Agree. In these cases when the reference image makes it difficult to see details in the trace, I use the trace only for the external contours of the land. When I finish the contour of the lands, I prefer to work with the original image open for reference and at the same time using CC3+. It makes my eyes strain a lot when I lower the transparency between 30-50%

https://forum.profantasy.com/discussion/13386/mixing-mike-schley-isometric-city-mike-schley-overland-symbols#latest

https://forum.profantasy.com/discussion/12581/mini-city-with-overland-tutorial#latest

https://forum.profantasy.com/discussion/12585/working-fast-kinda-tutorial#latest

Over time I made some mini tutorials on how I use, especially the Mike Schley style. Maybe some information there could be useful to you.

Cheers

https://forum.profantasy.com/discussion/12592/fast-marshes-tutorial#latest