How to Reduce the Shadow on a Tracer Projector

Create murals or small paintings by adjusting the shadow cast from a tracer projector.

Tracer projectors allow an artist to place any image, such as a photo, drawing or painting in the projector and have it projected as a shadow image onto a wall or drawing surface. The artist can then follow then lines of the shadow in recreating the projected image. These devices have been used for hundreds of years by artists and can greatly improve the accuracy and realism of a painting. You can reduce the size of the shadow cast by a tracer projector by moving the projector nearer to the painting surface.

Instructions

1. Place the image in the projector. This is in a different location for various projectors, but it is often near the bottom.

2. Place the projector on a sturdy, movable surface. A small stool or chair will work.

3. Turn the projector on and aim it towards your painting or drawing surface.

4. Move the projector closer to the painting surface until the projected shadow has been reduced to the desired size.

References

• Madison Art Shop: Art Projector