Don't trace. Tracers make Bambi cry!


But seriously, I'm here to debunk a myth about tracing; Tracing is one of THE WORST ways to learn how to draw! To explain this I have a few not-so-fun facts about tracing;

1. When you trace, you inherit all the flaws of the previous artist. Each mistake they made is ingrained into your brain.

2. The only thing tracing teaches you is hand eye coordination. You actually learn MORE from filling out a pencil and paper maze, than you do from tracing.

3. If you trace something, and use that something to make money, you can be sued. Try explaining to mummy and daddy why you need 30 thousand dollars to settle a copyright dispute with Disney.

4. I am an art student. If I was to trace for a project, I would be EXPELLED and black listed from every art university and collage in my province.

I used to trace myself. I did. Then I realized it was wrong, and I wasn't learning anything from it.
If you think to yourself "I could never be a great artist. I need to trace!" then I'm in the process of proving you wrong.
I'd love if you could join me, and help prove yourself wrong as well!