3 Easiest Ways to Trace ANY Subject On Watercolor Paper 

I use watercolor pencils in the right color. It will completly disappear when wet....

Thank you! I am an absolute beginner and this is so helpful. Love your beautiful spirit, too

Thank you! This is very helpful for a beginner like me!

Thank you. Great tips. Really appreciate this tutorial.

tracing is a good time saver

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i like the idea of the using the window the best! thank you smmmmmm! cheers!

I think tracing is cheating only if you lie and say you drew it from scratch. I use a light box to pencil in outlines and facial features when it's a portrait. It's just faster. I can draw well enough to do it without utilizing a light box or tracing paper, but why do I want to spend the time? Tracing isn't going to make your painting more vibrant and accomplished. Drawing and painting are two entirely different skills.

A computer tv screen also works as light table.

Woah so simple and yet so helpful!

The absolute best way to trace a complex photo on watercolor paper is with a video projector. They used to be pricey but now the tiny portable led-based ones are as cheap as an entry level tablet. You can mount them on some sort of stand then mirror your phone's screen or hook it up to a PC and voilà.

I've been using the window trick for years. Just have to make sure there's no condensation on the inside. And a bit of masking tape holds the paper in place.

If you have an easel and want to do another tracing you can use a small mini projector and shine it on the easel and paper and sketch it

Thank you sweetie!

Another way is to use tracing paper Next YOU out line the picture with dark Heavy lead pencil lines Turn it over And DRAW OVER THE PICTURES LINES on the back side PRESS HARD, IT WILL TRANSFER THE PICTURE TO YOUR PAPER👍

Brilliant idea! So simple, yet effective! New sub here…

Thank you, very helpful!

I just use a light gray watercolor pencil...

Using graphite paper is another way, It wont repel the watercolor and will disappear when water is applied! carbon paper will repel water and leave a line!

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Tape it to the window. Makes it easy to take a break.

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If you use masking tape to secure the templeate ( drawing) and the wtrclr paper, you don’t have to hold the works whilst working 😊

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I normally use the second method. The graphite I put on the back of my subject picture is usually 2H or 2B.

I am not able to access the free outline drawings. I see the link but it comes up to a blank screen. Any suggestions?

The link does not work.

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I don’t think that tracing is cheating. It subconsciously teaches a person how to draw. It’s much like when an author is influenced by the works they read and their experiences in life. All things work in tandem to come together in a complete work of art be it writing, drawing, or any creative process

Use graphite paper. Problem solved.