How to make a viewfinder

Let me start by telling what a viewfinder is. A viewfinder is a see through frame which will assist you to find the most beautiful area to paint. Now in order to construct a viewfinder read on.

The tools you need to make a viewfinder are cardboard (acid free if available), a good knife, two big paper clips and a ruler. Use the ruler and the knife to cut two equally shaped L pieces of the acid free cardboard. Now the size is up to you but the recommendation is 20 cm (8 inches) for arms is much larger but can be reduced later. Take the L-shape of about 5 cm (2 inches) or that bends when you use them. Also keep in mind the broader context of the Finder side of more obstacles are blocking the view.

With two great clips, join the two L-forms, form the framework.

You can use the structure, simply by pressing the L-shaped horizontally or vertically as you want you need. built through the opening, seethe best area to paint by moving it from area to area.

In other words place your viewfinder on your photo (or hold it up in front of the scenery and look through it). Keep adjusting both L-shapes until you have found the composition you like.

This is all there is to it on how to make a viewfinder, it is very simple but very helpful. It is also a good idea to make more then one view finder, make a small one to use on photos and larger ones are perfect for spotting the best composition when you are painting "en plein air."

Now with this watercolor painting tips I will leave it up to you and make the greatest watercolor paintings you can do.