Photo to Oil Painting (Page 4): Good story. Each group tends to not lie/trust the other. That is why I always suggest a person accept facts without putting down another group...

artBob Loc: Near Chicago

E.L.. Shapiro wrote:

I'll use a phrase that I heard on television the other day but perhaps it will be better received in this context. "GET OVER IT"- photography, over time has changed as has other disciplines like music, literature, science and many other visual arts. There is a great deal of CROSSOVER. In many creative fields, there is orthodox, classical, modern, contemporary, popular, and avant-garde. Add some fad, kitsch, fashion, and uniqueness and you have one hell of a smorgasbord! There is pure photography, AKA fine art, computer art, special effects. commercial photography, and many sub-specialties and the lines between these categories have become thinner as time goes on.

Another epiphany for some of the folks around here is that the practitioners of all of these crafts are human beings, each with the own talents, strengths, levels of skill and know-how, philosophies, ideas and concepts, and all that good stuff that goes on in their brains. Not everyone wants to do the same things the same way. Not everyone is in it for the same reasons, motivations, or intentions. We are not performing brain surgery or dealing with nuclear weapons so if someone does things or likes things differently from your own ways, just "get over it"!

Surprisingly, old dogs can learn new tricks and young dogs could benefit from some old tricks.

Let me share a brief biographical snippet. In my youth, I decided to enroll in a photography program at a rather prestigious college in Philadelphia-at the time connected with the Philadelphia Museum. My classes were in the "Commercial Art" faculty, however, we were required to take certain classes in the "Fine Arts" department. The culture clash was insane- the "artistes" called us "prostitutes", and I won't write what our group retorted. This craziness seemed to exist among some of this profs and the students as well! I lasted one semester, ran off, joined the army and went to war- in a way it was more peaceful there. Sometimes around this forum it's kida deja vu!

Play nice!

I'll use a phrase that I heard on television the o... (show quote)

Good story. Each group tends to not lie/trust the other. That is why I always suggest a person accept facts without putting down another group, up-status or down-status. I went to a school that had an Art college and an Engineering college. The restroom in the commons had some very interesting, opposing graffiti!

I have noticed in this discussion a dollop of seeming defensiveness by those who do not practice Fine Art photography. Having done both Fine and Commercial myself, having counseled literally thousands of students, I suggest being comfortable with what you really want to do, and just try to be better at it, through your efforts and learning from others. The saying "A wise man can learn from anybody, even a fool; but a fool can learn from nobody, even a wise man" exists at all levels of photography. Serenity, challenge, creativity, and freedom are available to all.

TSGallantPhotography Loc: SW Florida

I'm not sure what type or even degree of painting you are trying to emulate but some painting looks can be done in camera, with the right lighting, wardrobe and background.

Bill P

donmikes wrote:

I would like to learn what techniques others use in Photoshop Elements (NOT Photoshop) to make a photo look like an oil painting. My experiments with the various filters as well as with many of the techniques demonstrated on YouTube have usually produced outcomes that look like bad photos -- or really bad paintings. (I have Elements 15.)

You just said it all. If you want something that looks like an oil painting, get a brush, some canvas and oils.

PCK

Bill P wrote:

You just said it all. If you want something that looks like an oil painting, get a brush, some canvas and oils.

I’ve done some dabbling with turning photos into oil paintings and watercolor. I used both photoshop and illustrator. Illustrator because of its feature to convert a photo into vector art. Creating many many many small sections of similar colors or you can create many different results. Then back into photoshop, etc. it was a process to get the images where I liked them but I was happy when I had some printed on actual canvas.

SteveFranz Loc: Durham, NC

one_eyed_pete wrote:

I would argue that there is no such thing as "FAUX" or fake art. Art, like music or taste only exists in the brain of the viewer and is manifested by how the perceived image makes us feel. We are all different. If a photographer/artist creates an image that emotes a reaction inside my brain I don't care what procedure the creator used to make it. I simply appreciate it. I do appreciate the painterly effect in the image above.

I fully agree! Art is in the eye of the artist & the viewer. Rembrandt is art, but is not the same as Picasso. Picasso is art, but is not the same as Warhol. Warhol is art, but is not the same as Pollock.

Brokenland

Least We Forget.. You could do as I did. Turn blurry/useless photos into artwork.

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-569435-1.html

R.G. Loc: Scotland

E.L.. Shapiro wrote:

.......different styles can be applied that may seem appropriate or may be reminiscent of an actual style or period of art.

I like the use of the key word "reminiscent" here. In the original post the OP refers specifically to oil paintings but perhaps he should be considering other styles to pursue. A painterly effect can include various other styles which may be easier to implement and more likely to produce a satisfactory outcome.

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

R.G. wrote:

I like the use of the key word "reminiscent" here. In the original post the OP refers specifically to oil paintings but perhaps he should be considering other styles to pursue. A painterly effect can include various other styles which may be easier to implement and more likely to produce a satisfactory outcome.

I have been experimenting with a water color wash kinda look.

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

E.L.. Shapiro wrote:

I have been experimenting with a water color wash kinda look.

I like them, especially the still life with the pitchers.

Will

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

PCK wrote:

I’ve done some dabbling with turning photos into oil paintings and watercolor. I used both photoshop and illustrator. Illustrator because of its feature to convert a photo into vector art. Creating many many many small sections of similar colors or you can create many different results. Then back into photoshop, etc. it was a process to get the images where I liked them but I was happy when I had some printed on actual canvas.

Very appealing!

Bokehen wrote:

Least We Forget.. You could do as I did. Turn blurry/useless photos into artwork.

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-569435-1.html

Your message here is far more important than the actual work, though I like it a lot! Thank you so much for this gift.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

E.L.. Shapiro wrote:

I have been experimenting with a water color wash kinda look.

Neat! Can you explain a bit about your process?

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

R.G. wrote:

I like the use of the key word "reminiscent" here. In the original post the OP refers specifically to oil paintings but perhaps he should be considering other styles to pursue. A painterly effect can include various other styles which may be easier to implement and more likely to produce a satisfactory outcome.

I'm a big fan of Nik Collection. For those who know how to work with layers and layer masks (I have PS Elements as host), you can change blend modes and opacity selectively, and combine more than one filter.

I have no idea if this is reminiscent of any particular painting style; I just like the softness and warm glow

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R.G. Loc: Scotland

E.L.. Shapiro wrote:

I have been experimenting with a water color wash kinda look.

Very distinctive.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Linda From Maine wrote:

....I have no idea if this is reminiscent of any particular painting style; I just like the softness and warm glow

And so do I. And it doesn't look even vaguely deceptive to me

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

R.G. wrote:

And so do I. And it doesn't look even vaguely deceptive to me

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