Converting an image to an oil or watercolout painting

[John Prescott]

Using Photoshop 7, is there a method or tool of converting a
photographic image into an image that rersembles a water colour or an
oil painting?

Regards, John Prescott
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[BD]

> Using Photoshop 7, is there a method or tool of converting a
> photographic image into an image that rersembles a water colour or an
> oil painting?

There are a few filters which can provide _some_ effects - I recommend
experimenting with some under Filters / Artistic or Filters / Brush
strokes. There are also filters such as the Texturizer, which can
create the effect of your image being on canvas or rough paper. Adds a
nice touch to the effect.

As to 'methods', here's an example which I quite like:
http://www.worth1000.com/tutorial.asp?sid=161032&page=1

If you're serious about making something look like a painting, Corel
Painter 9 is amazing. Combine it with a graphics tablet like a Wacom,
and it opens up a whole new world.

BD

[Avery]

How about
http://www.swsoftware.com/photo_software_effects.aspx

or
http://www.virtualpainter5.com/

I've used VP5 and it works well.

Neither of these will do anything that you cannot do with Photoshop
alone, but they do make it easier.

[John Prescott]

Thanks Tony, if that's your real name......... and BD.

I've tried a few of Adobe Exchange actions but they seem a bit poor.
No doubt they can be giggled a little. Buzz and it's bigger brothers
look good in the adverts so I might download a demo version. As you
say not cheap.
John
paym...@btclick.com

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