Colored Pencil or Paint Brush effects (Page 2): Maybe try computer prog. PhoXo 7.1(Free). You'll need scroll past the ads. http:/ painting /m.en.softonic.com/s/oil--photo...

busted_shutter

bob44044 wrote:

I've tried Picasa and find that it does not do a very good job of making a Photo look like a pencil sketch. It gives some unusual effects but not a very decent pencil sketch.

Maybe try computer prog. PhoXo 7.1(Free). You'll need scroll past the ads.
http:/ painting /m.en.softonic.com/s/oil--photo

Ziza Loc: USA

bob44044 wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good FREE program that can turn a Photo into a pencil draw effect, or paint brush effect, etc. With some that I have used, the effects are too course. Example: Pencil lines or paint brush stroke are too broad. It would be nice if the effects would be adjustable.

If you are using Windows, you could try FotoSketcher.

http://www.fotosketcher.com/

This site is quite confusing; it has too many "Download" buttons. You need to click on the "Download now" button (the black/white one).

busted_shutter

busted_shutter wrote:

Maybe try computer prog. PhoXo 7.1(Free). You'll need scroll past the ads.
http:/ painting /m.en.softonic.com/s/oil--photo

Sorry 'bout that.

http://www.phoxo.com/en/

macquesta Loc: North Carolina

Alien Skin Snap Art 4 is a plug in for Photoshop. May also work with PSE, but you would need to check that out. It has a lot of artistic effects for photos including pencil, water color, impasto, oil paint, and others. You can adjust the brush size, canvas roughness, and several other things. $99. Go to alienskin.com. They have several other photography programs as well. Bokeh is also very good.

jesse1dog Loc: Afon Fathew

I've used Picasa with varying success.
I rapidly came to the conclusion that some photos lent themselves to 'pencil' conversion but for others it was a waste of time even trying.
Experience tells you what will work and what wont.

jesse

big ed Loc: Dudley UK

busted_shutter wrote:

This "Smart Photo Editor" for the computer? I use the same program, but as a phone app. I also like "Pixlr Express".

I concur, especially pixlr express, very good....

ggttc Loc: TN

Ziza wrote:

If you are using Windows, you could try FotoSketcher.

http://www.fotosketcher.com/

This site is quite confusing; it has too many "Download" buttons. You need to click on the "Download now" button (the black/white one).

I've used this and have been pleased with the results

djtravels Loc: Georgia boy now

bob44044 wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good FREE program that can turn a Photo into a pencil draw effect, or paint brush effect, etc. With some that I have used, the effects are too course. Example: Pencil lines or paint brush stroke are too broad. It would be nice if the effects would be adjustable.

I have an old example that I did using Smart Photo Editor. Portland, Me "Bug" Lighthouse. Would this suit your requirements?

Oil effect

j.collinst

fotosketcher.

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

bob44044 wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good FREE program that can turn a Photo into a pencil draw effect, or paint brush effect, etc. With some that I have used, the effects are too course. Example: Pencil lines or paint brush stroke are too broad. It would be nice if the effects would be adjustable.

The first FREE one that comes to mind is Photoscape. Very good, free software.

PhotoBiker Loc: Charleston, SC

Would one use The Smart Photo Editor in addition to Picasa or in place of? I'm quite new to PP. Thank you.

amyinsparta Loc: White county, TN

Papa Joe wrote:

The first FREE one that comes to mind is Photoscape. Very good, free software.

I have that one; it works very well; easy to use

sjbegres Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

I think he said "free". This program is $250.

busted_shutter wrote:

As suggested paint.net would probably be the easiest. For phone photo editing usage, there are a plethora of paint effect apps.

http://www.getpaint.net/download.html

wylie Loc: Canada

Photoshop - adjustable EVERYTHING. Works beautifully!

terry anders

I use photo sketcher. It is a free program that is very good and what makes it better is that it is free.