Tracing an image can help you focus on the physical demands of drawing without worrying about whether you're getting it right. It can help you develop hand-eye coordination and muscle memory that are important for the materials of drawing. (Q)do i think it's wrong to do? No i do not think it as bad as people make it seem I do think it is wrong to do if that is all you are doing. If you trace here are some things that make it ok to do. If you do not claim the art as your own If you make sure it's ok with the owner of the piece you are tracing from If you despand from tracing and start making your own original art. I started out as a tracer, and it helped me grow a lot. So before you 9 year olds come at me, take note of the things I have said. If you think about it, it's not that bad.