Making and Using a Viewfinder Frame

A viewfinder frame is an adjustable, see-through drawing format, which allows you to examine a potential drawing subject from various viewpoints, and can be used for portraits, figures, landscapes, or any other drawing subjects.

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JessicaRae Feb.5th 2012: Nice lesson for those who need it.; Add your reply
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Glauber_Cordeiro Feb.2nd 2012: it's very easy... tks; Add your reply
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J.J.E.I Jan.22nd 2012: i learned this from drawing on the right side of the brain; Add your reply
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amfunny Dec.31st 2011: If you use grid paper and draw on the grid.. then you have your art on cheap paper.. I want to do mine on Strathmore drawing paper. It there art quality grid paper so you have a nice finished product?; Add your reply
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Eagle1 Dec.19th 2011: I think if you do not want to lose your photo you print a copy from your PC or make a photocopy and then mark the lines on that.; Add your reply
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sdodder Dec.18th 2011: Do you place the graph paper over the photo as to not destroy photo or make a copy of the photo? I am confused on that one if anyone has an answer I would appreciate it.; Add your reply
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jmtdancer Nov.20th 2011: I appreciate this site very much and am thrilled I found it. However, it would be nice if the author responded to some of the questions in these comments...such as are you actually drawing lines on the photo itself? That will destroy the photo. I guess you'd have to make sure you have a 'disposable' photo for this.; Add your reply
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Zoni Nov.20th 2011: One thing that I like about the viewfinder is that it helps me stay focus on just one particular area.; Add your reply
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Sesquipedalian Nov.10th 2011: I can see how this would be very helpful. Great idea...; Add your reply
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casper615 Nov.8th 2011: this was very helpful thankyou; Add your reply
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VixieBee Nov.3rd 2011: Ah! A viewfinder works wonders when you are trying to find a pleasant composition.

Thanks so much for also giving us the example of how to use it with a photo and grid, as well. I never considered using the view finder that way.; Add your reply
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Swanutz98 Nov.1st 2011: i will try this.; Add your reply
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