This $22 LED tracing pad will help you draw (and trace) like a pro

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By TEAM COMMERCEMashable Deals2019-03-30 09:00:00 UTC

It takes time to put in the hours needed to master a craft. Not all of us can be Bob Ross — in fact, this video is proof.

If you’re just getting started on your journey to being an artist, all this can be discouraging. But the age-old adage holds true here: small steps lead to big things over the long term. Aspiring artists have to start somewhere, and this LED Adjustable Tracing Pad that’s on sale provides an easy way to do just that.

It’s a brilliant, no-brainer of a tool, really: A clear acrylic surface with a light shining behind it. You slip your reference image underneath, and affix your drawing paper on top. Flip on the light and select one of three brightness settings, and you can quickly get started tracing drawings at the illumination level of your choice. This makes it an easy way to block out distractions and get in the artistic zone.

Pro tip: this is a fab gift for the creative in your life, perfect for beginners trying to master free-handed drawing or meticulous designers who simply are trying to be precise with their sketches. (Or maybe you’d just like to get started becoming the next Bob Ross already.)

This LED tracing pad is normally $49.99, but it’s currently on sale for just $25 — perfect for the artist or designer on a budget. Plus, get an extra 15% off with use of the code MADNESS15, which drops the price further to $21.25 for a limited time.