I use Photoshop Elements 11 (PE11) and it includes Adobe Camera Raw(ACR). If you open a raw image file in PE11, it will automatically open up in ACR. If you have a jpg file that you want to process using the raw processor, just use the "File Open As' command to open the jpg and tell the software to open it as a raw image.
If you're looking for software to convert photos to paintings, take a look at Fotosketcher, it's good and it's free
Welcome. You have an interesting hobby. Enjoyed your blog.
thank you. I look forward to gettting involved
Hi, I'm a long time lurker who decided to join up. I've learned a lot from following along, and enjoy the discussions.