How to Trace Images for Painting or Drawing

Knowing how to draw is a key part of painting good realistic watercolors. I hope you enjoy learning a quick and easy tracing technique to assist you in drawing subjects for watercolor paintings. I've also included a second section on the importance of line and shading in basic drawing. If you're interested in more videos like this, please let me know in the comments section below!

Materials used in this video:

Graphite stick: https://amzn.to/3XTiUeC
Faber-Castell Drawing pencils: https://amzn.to/3pOlwOj
Strathmore Tracing Paper: https://amzn.to/3rp1Q3M

Here's a list of my favorite watercolor supplies to use in the studio:
Masking fluid pick-up: https://amzn.to/3pViJCT
Princeton Aqua-Elite Brushes: https://amzn.to/3pViJCT
Arches cold pressed watercolor paper: https://amzn.to/3pViJCT
Pebeo Masking Fluid: https://amzn.to/46Pe1qW
Ruling pen (used to apply masking fluid): https://amzn.to/46PCyfz
Winsor and Newton watercolors: https://amzn.to/46PCyfz
Dip Pen (for applying masking fluid): https://amzn.to/3PZoie0
Cork-backed ruler: https://amzn.to/3Q0psG9

And my favorite supplies to sketch outdoors:
SCHPIRERR FARBEN – Watercolor Paint Set: https://amzn.to/3NUwnOG
Water Paint Brush: https://amzn.to/3NNPUQM
Watercolor Sketchbook: https://amzn.to/3Oj8jqe

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