redrawing

Redrawing is the act of drawing again or producing a new version of an image, diagram, or representation. It can involve revising an existing work, transferring it to another medium, or updating it to reflect new information or context.

In visual arts and illustration, redrawing is common at multiple stages. Artists may redraw to correct mistakes, refine proportions, adjust composition, or move a sketch from pencil to ink or color. In digital workflows, layers and history notes help makers create a redraw without harming the original work.

In animation and comics, redrawing refers to the clean-up or in-betweening passes that produce consistent line quality and motion. Rough sketches are redrawn into finalized line art, often across many frames or panels.

In cartography and data visualization, maps and diagrams are redrawn to incorporate new data, updated features, or different projections. This practice ensures accuracy and clarity for readers.

Redrawing also appears in politics as redistricting, the process of drawing electoral district boundaries after a census. The goal is to ensure roughly equal populations per district, but the practice can be controversial when districts are drawn to influence election outcomes.