Tracing (art)

This article is about tracing in art. For other meanings, see Tracing.

A man using a light table to trace an image.

Tracing is the act of copying an image or work of art by drawing over its lines, especially through the use of transparent overlays.

Tracing can provide a way for a person to develop their artistic skills for example when it comes to learning anatomy. It is however frowned upon in many art circles if one only ever traces and it is considered plagiarism.