Here, the artist uses an object such as a viewing frame to better visualize how the image will look once put onto the working surface. Upon creation of such a monotone image, the artist may more easily distinguish the various values of the colors for use in making a more accurate reproduction on the working surface.Īn additional method used by artists in the creation of a work involves framing of the image. The green light filter may be a piece of green, transparent plastic that acts to turn the various colors of the viewed image into shades of green. A known method of ascertaining the value of the studied image involves viewing the image through a light filter such as a green light filter. The value of the image refers to the amount of light reflectance from the image and, as such, may be described as its level of lightness or darkness. In order to accurately reproduce the color of such an image the artist must determine the value of the image. Further, the grid assists the artist in visualizing three dimensional form and perspective as a two dimensional shape for a better result upon transfer of the image to the working surface.Īnother technique used by artists is employed when an artist desires to reproduce the natural color of an image while working in a color medium. The artist may more easily paint or draw the image onto the working surface as the grid breaks the image up into smaller, more manageable portions. Next, the artist can apply a similarly proportioned grid to the drawing or painting surface. The artist may view an image through the grid as the areas between the intersecting horizontal and vertical lines are either open or are made of a transparent material. Such grids generally include a plurality of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines. One method of assisting artists involves the use of a sighting grid. Various techniques are known for aiding the artist in creation of a particular work. An artist often creates a work while viewing a particular subject either in his or her studio or outdoors. The creation of works of art, such as through painting or drawing, is a common commercial and leisure activity. More particularly, the present application involves a viewfinder that may give the artist the ability to crop, reduce, filter and grid an image in order to assist the artist when creating a work. It is a simple idea, but just by isolating the rest of the scene we really focus on what is in the square or rectangle.The present invention relates generally to a viewfinder that provides an artist with artistic information when creating a work. Viewfinders make us look a bit closer at things. You can always do several thumbnail sketches of compositions using a viewfinder in your sketchpad. Play around with your viewfinder, it is an ideal device to try out several compositions and viewpoints before you embark on the more developed studies. I have also seen them made out of plastic, which is great if you are using them outside. Tip: A viewfinder made of card will tend to last a bit longer if you would like a more durable viewfinder. It doesn’t matter if the edges are not perfectly straight, it still works! This is also very easy to make, you can use the edges of a sheet of thick paper or card and hold the parts in place with a paperclip. If you would like a more adaptable viewfinder you can cut out two right angled corners which you can adjust yourself – see the image on the left. You could make several in different sizes if you wanted, as they are so simple to make. This is a fixed viewfinder, so you choose what size it will be when you cut it out. Viewfinders in art shops tend to be overpriced for what they are but if you do want to buy one you can find them in most art shops or online.Īll you need to make a viewfinder is some card, paper, scissors, sticky tape or paperclips and anyone can make one! You can either cut a square or rectangle from a piece with thick paper or card with scissors or a scalpel, for a super simple viewfinder like the one on the featured image. You can buy them from art shops but I don’t recommend doing this however, because they are so simple to make. You can place it close up to things to see things in detail or further away for a larger view. A viewfinder enables you to see things by isolating them in a square/rectangle. It is basically a square or rectangle shape made from a piece or pieces of card/thick paper at right angles. A viewfinder is a tool that enables the artist to crop and create a composition.
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