Quick Tip 57 - Build Your Own Rule of Thirds Viewfinder

In Quick Tip 57 art teacher Dianne Mize shows you how to create an adjustable and inexpensive Rule of Thirds viewfinder.

[@4paws70]

After a lot of research this is the best view finder by far, fully adjustable and a tip for securing it while you paint, no more finding your composition every time. The best thing is you can make it yourself, fantastic!!!! Thank you Dianne for all your tips :)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Enjoy using it!

[@ccl1195]

Wow! You gave a great presentation Dianne, and thanks. For a "quick" tip, 8 minutes is very generous!! Subscribed!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for subbing!

[@kelvinmoore2521]

Fab idea! Thank you so much. I found plastic ties worked really well instead of wire. Also, you can use sticky back velcro for adhering to the card and non sticky back velcro for securing the wire / plastic ties. Thanks again. Love your channel.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for adding that.

[@deniseanderson3476]

Your tips are wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing them.

[@luzaguzman6306]

Love all your tips! thanks a lot!!

[@patytrico]

Fantastic aid! Thank you for share your expertise ;D

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

Oh wow. How simple and 😎 and the coolest tool. It works! 😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yes it does! Glad you like it.

[@mariegamber]

Great tip Dianne!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@helgagolley3714]

thank you so very much for your professional advice. What about wooden skewers instead of coat hanger . I am just starting acrylic painting. Your your patience and style of teaching is so appreciated.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wooden skewers should work fine. Just be sure they are straight.

[@ezfitchick]

Thank you-- this is fabulous! What about using a piece clear mylar and making permanent ink lines on it and make a couple of sizes, such as, a square one and rectangle. Then the wires do not have to be the issue. For extra protection putting clear shelf liner on those mat boards will give them more strength and protected better from moisture for lugging in plein air gear.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for your input, Sheila. This is an invention that I have since tweaked. I like the flexibility of the movable lines.

[@kathleenalbright3908]

Great seeing new ideas like this one. I like the velcro idea, but securing the pieces of coat hanger for each use seems cumbersome. I'm curious if large rubber bands would work instead of the metal rods.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

+Kathleen Albright Kathleen, it seems to me that large rubber bands might work just fine. Thanks for adding to the idea. Dianne

[@LynnePriceStudio]

This is great. Thank you so much.

[@bellakochka6134]

Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You bet!

[@bellakochka6134]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction thank you for your teachings and good health and year to you.

[@jaimehernandelgadoquintero4539]

Gracias

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@travellearn7937]

Loved it!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@linchase]

Love this!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

🙂

[@carlosgarcazon9711]

Well then... thank you so much .. very cool tip.. have a very nice one..

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Try it. It's works great.

[@RobertMurraytheFrugalArtist]

Very clever. I like it.

[@dshepherd107]

Very clever!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@allenvoss7977]

Do you cover the golden ratio in your quick tips?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Allen, it's hard for me to believe, but I haven't. I'll put the golden ratio on our filming schedule for September.

[@eyeonart6865]

Great ideal.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks

[@iasswbrasil2463]

Thank you so much, I would like to be your art student. How do I do?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Four ways: 1. You can study from my video lessons, 2. You can sign up for a mini-course, 3 You can take livestream workshops when we schedule them (once a month) ,4. You can schedule a private coaching session with me. To get more info, go to diannemize.com

[@magentamen]

Who makes the pochade that I see in the background?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Sienna

[@magentamen]

Thank you!

[@lorim8070]

Dianne you rock! Great idea! Only problem I have, since Joan Crawford, is I don't have anymore wire hangers. he he

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Oops. How can we survive without hangers--not for hanging clothes, but for our innovations.

[@carlosgarcazon9711]

do good will work for you...moron...oops

[@Vivek-qx4nr]

thanks alot

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@bettyjohnson1134]

Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.