The LUCY Drawing Tool: Draw What You See

The LUCY Drawing Tool — Draw What You See | From $69
4.2★ from 437 reviews on drawlucy.com | As Seen on Shark Tank The Old Masters’ secret tool, reinvented

Draw what you see.

The LUCY reflects your subject right onto your paper, so you draw over the image — translating what’s in front of you onto the page. Real, realistic art in minutes, even if you’ve never drawn before.

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Same artist. Same subject.

One drawing was freehand. One used LUCY. You can see the difference.

Freehand drawing Freehand drawing of a dog by the same artist
With help from LUCY Drawing of the same dog by the same artist with help from the LUCY Drawing Tool
How it works

Three steps to your first real drawing

1

Clamp & aim

Clamp the LUCY to any table or easel and point it at your photo, object, or scene.

2

Look through it

Your reference appears reflected onto the blank paper — sized and positioned exactly where you want.

3

Draw it, then make it yours

Draw over the image to lock proportions, then add your own shading and style. It helps you see. You still draw every single stroke yourself.

No electricity. No app. No batteries.

Made for every kind of artist.

Whether you are learning, painting for fun, making gifts, or working professionally, LUCY helps you start the drawing faster so you can spend more time creating.

Beginners

One of the fastest and most fun ways to learn to draw. Make real art right away while you build the fundamentals.

Hobbyists

Get a head start on the difficult parts so you can concentrate on the part of art you love.

Gifts

Give LUCY to an artist friend — or use LUCY to make portraits and drawings to give to friends and family.

Pros

Speed up the setup. What used to take 45 minutes to sketch out before you start can often be started in just a few minutes.

Watch the full demo

See exactly how the LUCY works

Two minutes that turn “I could never” into “wait, I could do that.”

The story behind LUCY

The Hidden History of Optics in Art

For centuries, artists have experimented with mirrors, lenses, and other optical aids to help translate what they see onto the page. The LUCY is a modern reinvention of that optical tradition.

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Rated 4.2 stars across 437 reviews 4.2 4.2★ from 437 reviews
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“I have done many learn-to-draw exercises, but progress has been slow. Tracing with the LUCY tool has given me insight into perspective with weird shapes and allowed me to get a good start on paintings without wearing out erasers. I’m actually creating while bypassing the stress and grueling effort to get started. It has helped me improve on my freestyle drawing as well.”

— Larry G., LUCY customer

“Fantastic tool for any beginner to professional artist. I have been creating art for years and this helps speed up the process of getting proportions right. What would take me usually an hour to draw out now takes less than five minutes to draw and get to the painting process much quicker. I love this tool.”

— Timothy F., LUCY customer

“The LUCY Drawing Tool has changed my life! My long-time desire to learn to draw has been satisfied with this amazing tool. After one or two tries, I had drawn a near-perfect outline of my subject and I couldn’t believe it was my hand that accomplished it! No previous talent, just a wish. After I was done, I knew I finally had the confidence to want to continue.”

— Cm, LUCY customer

As Seen on Shark Tank

The same tool that was on Shark Tank is the one you’re looking at now.

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Pick your LUCY

Choose your LUCY

Every LUCY is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty, and is built in the USA. Not sure? Most people pick the flex.

Budget Pick
LUCY mini
LUCY mini drawing tool
$69$95
Save $26

or 4 interest-free payments with Affirm — subject to eligibility.

  • Reflects images up to 12×18″
  • 2+ brightness levels
  • Perfect first LUCY
Add LUCY mini — $69
Go Big
LUCY pro
LUCY pro drawing tool
$275$320
Save $45

or 4 interest-free payments with Affirm — subject to eligibility.

  • Largest image — up to 20×37″
  • Maximum stability & reach
  • For serious & pro artists
Add LUCY pro — $275
Backed by our guarantee

Try it with confidence.

30-Day Money-Back

Draw with it. If it’s not for you, send it back for a refund within 30 days. See our full return policy.

1-Year Warranty

Built to last — shatterproof optics, aluminum clamp, steel flex arm.

Quality Built in the USA

Designed and made in America by the team that reinvented the camera lucida.

Questions, answered

What people ask before they order

Isn’t this cheating?
Not at all — it’s the same kind of optical aid the Old Masters have long been associated with. Da Vinci, Vermeer, and Ingres are all linked to optical drawing aids (the camera lucida and camera obscura). Drawing over the reflected image helps you learn proportion and trains your eye; over time, many artists rely on it less and less. It’s a learning tool, not a shortcut around the real skill.
Do I need any drawing skill?
No prior skill is needed to get started — if you can hold a pencil and draw over a line, you can use the LUCY. Your results will naturally improve the more you practice. Results vary from person to person and with how much you practice.
What can I draw with it?
Anything you can place in front of it or display on a screen: photos, portraits, pets, landscapes, still-life objects, reference images, even other artwork. Use any medium — pencil, pen, charcoal, marker, or paint — on virtually any surface.
Which model should I get?
Most people go with the LUCY flex ($99) — it’s our most popular and most versatile, with a bigger image and four brightness levels for nearly any subject. Choose the LUCY mini ($69) if you want the budget option or work at smaller sizes. The LUCY pro ($275) is the largest and most stable, made for serious and professional work.
How fast is shipping?
Orders typically arrive in about 3–10 business days within the USA. You’ll get tracking as soon as your LUCY ships. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
What’s the guarantee?
Every LUCY is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty. If it’s not for you within 30 days, send it back for a refund. See our full return policy.

Draw what you see.

Start today with the LUCY flex for $99 — backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, and the Old Masters’ secret tool in your hands.

Get Your LUCY — $99
30-Day Money-Back 1-Year Warranty USA-Made

The LUCY Drawing Tool — the Old Masters’ secret tool, reinvented. Quality built in the USA.

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