Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
The ridiculous debate that "TRACING IS BAD" has been raging for years. Now, it's back and a lot of bloggers, YouTubers, and inexperienced "influencers" are telling people why they shouldn't trace. Well, as a professional artist – I'm here to finally say why you SHOULD. Find out how TRACING can help improve drawing skills and understanding the fundamentals of art. With none of the guilt!
VIDEO:
The 5-Minute Workout for Artists - A great warm-up for your hands, eyes, and brain!
youtu.be/rEzVVigQ1sk
MUSIC:
“It's My Lucky Day (instr)” by M.D. Campbell • noisetrade.com/meandboristhebull
© 2019 M.D. Campbell (aka Me & Boris the Bull) • All rights reserved
MY BLOG:
markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio
Instagram: mdcampbellart
Facebook: m.d. campbell
GEAR:
• Hand•Book Travelogue journal
• Custom Red Ombre Curly Maple Oblique Pen
• Zebra G nib
• Mars Lithograph 2H pencil & Prismacolor 2B pencil
• Strathmore 25lb. Tracing Paper (smooth)
• Windsor & Newton Walnut Ink
• M. Graham watercolor paints
• Isabey 6223 #10 natural hair brush
The intent of my channel is to bring videos of useful content to help fellow artists and art students with insightful information, as well as bring consumers real-world reviews on the products we're likely to buy and use every day.
I'm always grateful for feedback to help improve my channel, so please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
Thank you for your time watching! Cheers! ~ Mark
The ridiculous debate that "TRACING IS BAD" has been raging for years. Now, it's back and a lot of bloggers, YouTubers, and inexperienced "influencers" are telling people why they shouldn't trace. Well, as a professional artist – I'm here to finally say why you SHOULD. Find out how TRACING can help improve drawing skills and understanding the fundamentals of art. With none of the guilt!
VIDEO:
The 5-Minute Workout for Artists - A great warm-up for your hands, eyes, and brain!
youtu.be/rEzVVigQ1sk
MUSIC:
“It's My Lucky Day (instr)” by M.D. Campbell • noisetrade.com/meandboristhebull
© 2019 M.D. Campbell (aka Me & Boris the Bull) • All rights reserved
MY BLOG:
markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio
Instagram: mdcampbellart
Facebook: m.d. campbell
GEAR:
• Hand•Book Travelogue journal
• Custom Red Ombre Curly Maple Oblique Pen
• Zebra G nib
• Mars Lithograph 2H pencil & Prismacolor 2B pencil
• Strathmore 25lb. Tracing Paper (smooth)
• Windsor & Newton Walnut Ink
• M. Graham watercolor paints
• Isabey 6223 #10 natural hair brush
The intent of my channel is to bring videos of useful content to help fellow artists and art students with insightful information, as well as bring consumers real-world reviews on the products we're likely to buy and use every day.
I'm always grateful for feedback to help improve my channel, so please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
Thank you for your time watching! Cheers! ~ Mark
