Rule of Thirds

Practice rule of thirds in this art lesson: rule of thirds.

🎨 Studio Brief #1

The rule of thirds divides your picture into a 3x3 grid.

🎯 Your mission

Spend 10 quiet minutes with this project.

⚡ The twist

Don't fix mistakes. Build with them.

What you'll learn

The rule of thirds divides your picture into a 3x3 grid. Placing key elements along the lines or at intersections creates a more dynamic, interesting composition than centering everything.

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Techniques you'll practise

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You will need

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Step 1 of 4

Draw a rectangle and divide it into a 3x3 grid with two horizontal and two vertical lines.

Step 2 of 4

Place your main subject at one of the four intersection points, not in the center.

Step 3 of 4

Add secondary elements along the grid lines.

Step 4 of 4

Compare with a centered version of the same subject. Which is more visually interesting?

Did you know?

🤯 Mind = Blown

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