Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Introduction 00:00
Supplies and Tips 00:51
Tracing on Watercolor Paper 05:11
My Tracing Process 09:41
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 boxes.
In this video, I provide must-know information on light boxes (also known as light pads or light boards) and share, step by step, how I use them to transfer sketches onto watercolor paper.
In last week's video, I explained how I use tracing paper to transfer drawings onto watercolor paper, and I also walk you through how I refine and prepare my preliminary sketches before diving into painting.
I hope you find this video helpful and, as always, feel free to leave any questions or thoughts in the comments below. 💛
► Access my Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner for Free here:
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► Recommended Resources
-How I Use Tracing Paper to Transfer Drawings youtu.be/ueqJSbvJO8c
-Watercolor Paint Consistencies Explained youtu.be/_bJXaN7pm9Y
-Wet-on-Wet vs. Wet-on-Dry (Guide for Beginners) youtu.be/PQSgi0tSb5s
-How to Choose Photos for Art-Making Purposes youtu.be/NZ5-beblcPw
-White Daisy Watercolor Tutorial youtu.be/r32dizOofAo
-Croissant Step-by-Step Watercolor Tutorial youtu.be/J6I0zEFs3d0
► Supplies:
-A4 Ultra-Thin Portable LED tracing Light Box Dimmable Brightness LED Art Tracing Pad amzn.to/4od2M4q
-Arches Hot Press 100% Cotton 9x12” amzn.to/4kaR4nH
-Faber-Castell 9000 Series Graphite Pencils (HB) amzn.to/3y9q9Xm
-1” Artist Tape amzn.to/3VWTTjJ
-General’s Soft Graphite Eraser shrsl.com/4tcvk
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Eraser amzn.to/4cWkcfP
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
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-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
► Music:
Swaying Silhouettes by Nathan Moore
*Courtesy of YouTube's Free Audio Library.
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#howtousealightpad #transferringdrawingtowatercolorpaper
Introduction 00:00
Supplies and Tips 00:51
Tracing on Watercolor Paper 05:11
My Tracing Process 09:41
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 boxes.
In this video, I provide must-know information on light boxes (also known as light pads or light boards) and share, step by step, how I use them to transfer sketches onto watercolor paper.
In last week's video, I explained how I use tracing paper to transfer drawings onto watercolor paper, and I also walk you through how I refine and prepare my preliminary sketches before diving into painting.
I hope you find this video helpful and, as always, feel free to leave any questions or thoughts in the comments below. 💛
► Access my Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner for Free here:
erikalancasterartist.kit.com/2a06aa492f
► Recommended Resources
-How I Use Tracing Paper to Transfer Drawings youtu.be/ueqJSbvJO8c
-Watercolor Paint Consistencies Explained youtu.be/_bJXaN7pm9Y
-Wet-on-Wet vs. Wet-on-Dry (Guide for Beginners) youtu.be/PQSgi0tSb5s
-How to Choose Photos for Art-Making Purposes youtu.be/NZ5-beblcPw
-White Daisy Watercolor Tutorial youtu.be/r32dizOofAo
-Croissant Step-by-Step Watercolor Tutorial youtu.be/J6I0zEFs3d0
► Supplies:
-A4 Ultra-Thin Portable LED tracing Light Box Dimmable Brightness LED Art Tracing Pad amzn.to/4od2M4q
-Arches Hot Press 100% Cotton 9x12” amzn.to/4kaR4nH
-Faber-Castell 9000 Series Graphite Pencils (HB) amzn.to/3y9q9Xm
-1” Artist Tape amzn.to/3VWTTjJ
-General’s Soft Graphite Eraser shrsl.com/4tcvk
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Eraser amzn.to/4cWkcfP
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
► Music:
Swaying Silhouettes by Nathan Moore
*Courtesy of YouTube's Free Audio Library.
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#howtousealightpad #transferringdrawingtowatercolorpaper
