Ugh. I'm sure I've said this before, but I absolutely cannot stand people who trace. I understand that some people think it's a good way to help you learn, but honestly, most people just use it as a 'get popular fast without using any effort' crutch.
But even more than that, I hate people who trace and don't even admit that you're doing it. Sure, use some obscure images and you might be able to get by unnoticed for a while, but sooner or later you will slip up and show yourself for the lazy hack that you are. Just do everyone a favor and just use those images as references. Sure your work will look like crap for a while, but at least you mig