How to Make Sketches From Your Favorite Photos

Make sketches from your favorite photographs.
Here is a really neat program that will allow you to make a nice sketch of your favorite photograph. The program simulateboth color and B&W in pencil and a watercolor effect. 

The program is called AKVIS Sketch.  AKVIS makes many other programs and plug-ins that are fantastic.

See the photos below for a before and after action.

Normal Photograph of Crystal Mill, Colorado (image by William Roberts)

Image after applying AKVIS Sketch program.

Check out AKVIS for yourself. There are many adjustments and many options with this program.

AKVIS and AKVIS Sketch are trademarks of AKVIS and are only used in this example to highlight their products.

Winter is Here

The winter months means staying in for many people however some of the most beautiful images can be captured in winter. I can’t wait for snow this year to try and capture some breathtaking images.

Merry Christmas to all from Elite PhotoArt

Here is Christmas shot for you to look at on this wonderful day of Christmas.

Merry Christmas to All!

New Photos Posted to Flickr

Early morning photos in downtown Springfield, Missouri. There was an early morning fog that I couldn’t resist getting up at 4:30 AM for.

How to make this Image:

In Photoshop, first start with a color photo, duplicate the layer, turn the top layer into a b&w using your technique of choice then add a layer mask to the top layer. Using the standard paint brush in various sizes, harshness and flow rates, remove some of the top layer to let the color come through.

I used an HDR shot for this image but you don’t have to. An HDR shot just made the sign and lights more intense.
Enjoy the photos!!

Elite PhotoArt Sells Select Images on RedBubble

You can now view and purchase select Elite PhotoArt images on RedBubble. There are a lot of other great artitsts and photographers there as well. Check it out!!

Elite PhotoArt Selling Images on ImageKind

 

Elite PhotoArt now sells select images on ImageKindImageKind is a Fine Art site that sells artwork from various photographers/artists and they offer a huge selection of prints and mats and a variety of papers including canvas prints to choose from. This is a great way to get our work noticed in addition to our current site. Elite PhotoArt

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