* * Painted Look * * by PhilW
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Something completely different today! I was just playing in an idle few moments yesterday, trying to get a painted look to a render. This is an old render that I did last year (but I don't think it was ever posted), with treatment in Photoshop to try to achieve a painted look. It's not quite what I had in mind, but I liked how it turned out so thought I would share anyway.
I've tried this on a few pics - renders and photos - and it generally looks good. If you want to try, here is the recipe:
Apply the Median filter with 2-3 pixels strength;
Increase saturation
Increase contrast, and possibly brightness depending on the subject;
Duplicate the layer;
Apply Sharper Edges filter;
Apply Find Edges filter;
Set this layer to Overlay at 50-60%;
You can also try different layer modes - Linear Burn gives a darker look, and Luminosity gives a paler look.
I hope this is of interest - let me know if you use it! Thanks as always for looking, Phil

Comments (12)
Oh..yes...wonderful pin-up image - great postwork and very nice lingerie ;-) Thanks for the tutorial!
Excellent sketch effect Phil! Love the way you like to experiment with new options! :)
Beautiful effect!!
Excellent work Phil
Looks great!!!Excellent image!!
Nice work Phil, the painted look is very effective.
Excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The neffects do look good! Thanx for the tut, I'll try that out.
Excellent paint effects! Looks really great
Cool effects. Very creative results, and thanks for the step-by-step!
Something like an Edward Hopper's atmosphere, without his melancholy...
I like how you have left the recipe for others. Well done.