Vintage Oil Painting Effect: These are my first attempts on using a vintage oil painting effect. The first is a shot from the Old Mill in 2014, and the second is a composite of a shot...

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

These are my first attempts on using a vintage oil painting effect. The first is a shot from the Old Mill in 2014, and the second is a composite of a shot from a busy day at the Met in New York in 2016. Thought I'd share.

If you would like, please click on the picture, doing so will link you to the gallery page where the shot can be seen in higher resolution and full page. Thanks for viewing and Have A Blessed Day !!!

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

I found the "vintage oils" to be unconvincing. The pics make pleasant enough viewing, but the medium is neither one thing nor another.
For me, the "Old Mill" has far too much detail, looking more like a completed jig-saw puzzle than a painting.
The picture from the Met looks like it is ready for a $20,000 refurb.
The result might be better if the pics had been taken with a kiddy camera before being subjected to the effect.
Uncalled for criticism meant to be constructive and helpful.

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

Delderby wrote:

I found the "vintage oils" to be unconvi... (show quote)

Thank You for viewing and commenting. Constructive criticism is always helpful. Thanks Again !!

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

UncleBuck wrote:

Thank You for viewing and commenting. Constructive criticism is always helpful. Thanks Again !!

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

I like the effect. It fits the 2nd shot particularly well.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

I was also going to say, it looks like a jigsaw puzzle. I like it!

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

Cwilson341 wrote:

I like the effect. It fits the 2nd shot particularly well.

Thank You Carol, it did work better on
the second one. Glad you enjoyed them !! 😊👍

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

Retired CPO wrote:

I was also going to say, it looks like a jigsaw puzzle. I like it!

Thank You Chief !!! 😊👍

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

The cracked "old thick oil paint" effect is overdone. The cracks are all together two clear and detailed. I have never seen a painting in a museum that the cracks were that easy to see. If the effect allows it tone them down to where they are faint.

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

robertjerl wrote:

The cracked "old thick oil paint" effect is overdone. The cracks are all together two clear and detailed. I have never seen a painting in a museum that the cracks were that easy to see. If the effect allows it tone them down to where they are faint.

Thank You Robert, it’s the craquelure filter in Photoshop, so the opacity can easily be lowered. Thanks Again !!

bbrown5154 Loc: Baltimore, MD

UncleBuck wrote:

These are my first attempts on using a vintage oil... (show quote)

I've played around with some of the "painterly" effects in Photoshop and a free ap called AutoPainter Express.
I've found, at least for me, the best results happen if I lower the Resolution of the photo before I apply the effect.
Its seems to be especially true it you try the WaterColor, Pastels, Charcoal options.

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

bbrown5154 wrote:

I've played around with some of the "painterly" effects in Photoshop and a free ap called AutoPainter Express.
I've found, at least for me, the best results happen if I lower the Resolution of the photo before I apply the effect.
Its seems to be especially true it you try the WaterColor, Pastels, Charcoal options.

Thank You, I certainly appreciate the tip, Thanks Again !!!

bbrown5154 Loc: Baltimore, MD

UncleBuck wrote:

Thank You, I certainly appreciate the tip, Thanks Again !!!

No problem.
If your running a MAC they have a lot of AP's in the AP store that will simulate Oil or Water Color.
They range in price from Free, or .99 up to 50.00 bucks.

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

bbrown5154 wrote:

No problem.
If your running a MAC they have a lot of AP's in the AP store that will simulate Oil or Water Color.
They range in price from Free, or .99 up to 50.00 bucks.

Thanks Again, PC user. I have the old Topaz Simplify but never felt I could control the effect as well as I wanted.

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

I think these are super. I like the way the overall texture unifies the surface. Perfect choice of motif and technique and very well done. The first one is especially a winner the way the complexity especially of the stone work echoes the treatment. Kudos.