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Hello David --- as you know, there're many enthusiastic users of FotoSketcher here. (I notice people sometimes just select one of it's features to add to one of their more elaborate editing projects.)

Can you tell us some of the tools/settings you you used on this one (or general tips and tricks you have discovered that work particularly well) --- and did you take it into Photoshop, eg for masking the effect to preserve more detail in the eyes?

--- Richard.
 
Hi Richard,

In this instance I wanted to use only FotoSketcher (so no masking here).

The workflow is roughly as follows (unfortunately I didn't save the parameters for each step):
  • first I used the vivify filter to darken the image a bit and add contrast
  • then (by pressing F12) I used the result as the new source image
  • I then ran the Painting 6 filter (oil painting) with very little simplification (around 5)
  • F12 again
  • this time, Painting 7 with rather large and bold brushstrokes (minimum brush size 15, brushstroke precision around 120)
  • then I merged the source and result images (around 170/180 to keep a lot of details)
  • F12 again
  • F9 and sharpen a bit (1)
  • finally added a frame and texture
And voila !

Best regards,

David
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Turn your photos into art for free with FotoSketcher : http://www.fotosketcher.com/
 
Thanks for the information, David. The result on this picture, using your own application, FotoSketcher alone, is good enough to make a challenge to those using the power of Photoshop. For sure, this really is "all your own work" !

--- Richard.
 


Added more contrast with s-curve and increased color saturation using channels.

Mike
 
Mike,

Your 2nd try is much better than the first one.

I'm a big fan of your SUPERB Photoshop Actions and recommend them to everyone.

Thanks,

Dan

PS just search for Mike Warren Photoshop actions !
 
L'Objectif,

This is very good. It has all of the important elements.

Thanks,

Dan
 
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Mike
 
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