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Dec 9, 2018 19:09:38   #
Vigneron
 
Ok, I will be brave here and I realize this may start a "Holy War" but here goes. Does, or has, anyone ever used software to convert their photos to Sketches or Paintings?

I have been playing around with this and it is a lot of fun. I know, there are purists photographers and purists artists who condemn contamination of their art by non "Professionals" but I am not saying to do one or the other; just try them. Some photos that you are thinking of putting in the trash may be quite nice as a sketch or painting.

I have been using Akvis programs and they work very well. My only bone to pick with them is that they use an assault rifle picture in their tutorial for their sketch program. I have written to their support and suggested they use something else because to me, assault weapons are not what most photographers and artists hold dear to their heart. They don't seem to be anxious to reply to my wishes or even address them. Too bad, because I think their software is decent. I know, you can do the same type of things with other software but I have found the others to be lacking.

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Dec 9, 2018 19:19:02   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-567760-1.html

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Dec 9, 2018 19:22:59   #
RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia
 
Yes.
Try some of the Topaz plug-ins and for the ultimate try Painter from Corel, although it has a very steep learning curve

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Dec 9, 2018 19:28:03   #
rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin
 
Re: fun apps for turning photos into watercolor paintings - Waterlogue $3.99 in the Apple App Store

A photo (not mine)
A photo (not mine)...
(Download)

Converted to a painting
Converted to a painting...
(Download)

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Dec 9, 2018 19:28:04   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
"Playful" post processing can be as complex as you like by choosing software that gives you a great deal of control. The results can be subtle or in-your-face. As for any "war" over the subject, the second link in my signature is where I stand

1. Topaz Simplify, Nik Color Efex, PS Elements
2. Topaz Simplify





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Dec 9, 2018 19:35:26   #
rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin
 
Re: fun apps for turning photos into sketches - Inkwork $2.99 from the Apple App Store.

Ths photo (not mine)
Ths photo (not mine)...
(Download)

Converted as a sketch
Converted as a sketch...
(Download)

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Dec 9, 2018 20:10:08   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
For an online app, try: https://www.befunky.com/

It's $35/year for a great many editing tools + lots of fun painting, sketch and other effects (the paid version has no ads). This app has a lot of control to each effect, also.



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Dec 9, 2018 22:23:36   #
LarryFB Loc: Depends where our RV is parked
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
"Playful" post processing can be as complex as you like by choosing software that gives you a great deal of control. The results can be subtle or in-your-face. As for any "war" over the subject, the second link in my signature is where I stand

1. Topaz Simplify, Nik Color Efex, PS Elements
2. Topaz Simplify


I love the one of the Black Neck Stilts!

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Dec 9, 2018 22:50:59   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
LarryFB wrote:
I love the one of the Black Neck Stilts!
Thanks! Sometimes the effect seems just right

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Dec 9, 2018 22:53:40   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
Corel Pic to Painting and Elements





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Dec 10, 2018 06:08:19   #
timm27 Loc: Earth
 
Corel Painter Essentials is inexpensive and has instant painterly effects to add to photos.
Fun software without a huge learning curve.

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Dec 10, 2018 07:12:04   #
markie1425 Loc: Bryn Mawr, PA
 
Vigneron wrote:
Ok, I will be brave here and I realize this may start a "Holy War" but here goes. Does, or has, anyone ever used software to convert their photos to Sketches or Paintings?



JixiPix Software has many individual apps for Mac, Windows and tablets.

Individually they are inexpensive, so you get only what you need.

I work exclusively on a Mac, so those suggested tablet and phone apps are irrelevant.

https://jixipix.com/









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Dec 10, 2018 07:55:05   #
pokeyid Loc: Idaho
 
Nothing fancy but I have used the watercolor filter in PSE and printed on watercolor paper with results that please me

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Dec 10, 2018 08:15:23   #
joderale Loc: Pensacola, Florida
 
This was made using Prisma, a free app on my Android

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Dec 10, 2018 08:37:31   #
Vigneron
 
Bill_de wrote:
Corel Pic to Painting and Elements


Thanks, that (Corel Painter) looks better than what I have been using. Glad I made the original post.
And thanks everyone for your feedback.

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