How I Transfer Sketches with Tracing Paper

Introduction 00:00
Supplies 01:40
Step 1 (Tracing Side A) 02:57
Step 2 (Tracing Side B) 07:38
Step 3 (Transferring) 10:02
Step 4 (Cleaning Up + Refining Sketch) 11:58


I’ve been receiving some great questions lately about my favorite methods for transferring outline drawings, and how to use tools like tracing paper and light boards.

In this video, I show you step-by-step how I use tracing paper to transfer drawings onto watercolor paper, along with essential tips to help make the process smoother and more effective. I also walk you through how I refine and prepare my preliminary sketches before diving into painting.

Next week, I’ll be sharing how I use a light board for the same purpose, for those of you who have one or are thinking of getting one, soon. ✨

I use both methods and switch between them, depending on what I think will work best for the painting on hand.

Hope you enjoy it and find it helpful. 💛

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