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TonyK
May 30th, 2009, 09:39 AM
Its doesn't work on every Image as well, but for some it does for me. From a recent trip thru the Gold Country of California this a old store front in Jackson on Hwy 49. Soon as I seen it I thought SKETCH !!


http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1FfPUc4CBIwtdPIHQbsUGV1Se6W5G_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1FfPUc4CBIwtdPIHQbsUGV1Se6W5G)
jo
May 30th, 2009, 09:52 AM
Terrific! A great shot as a sketch!
Wendy
May 30th, 2009, 10:04 AM
Oh that looks fantastic ... :)

Wendy
Tina_B
May 30th, 2009, 11:02 AM
That turned out really nice. What sketch technique did you use?
Tina B
elwoodsusanm
May 30th, 2009, 02:34 PM
It fits the bill admirably :)
Sue
CarolR
May 30th, 2009, 02:58 PM
Excellent subject for the sketch.
Sepiana
May 30th, 2009, 10:32 PM
Tony, excellent! You chose the perfect image for this effect. Well done!
TonyK
May 31st, 2009, 10:23 AM
Jo ,Tina ,Sue, Wendy, Carol, Sepiana, Thanks for your comments and for looking ! The sketch technique I used is from a member called 'westiemom'
Crtl J to copy
Crtl +Shift+U to remove color
Crtl J to copy B&W layer
Crtl I to invert B&W layer
B&W layer >Filter >minimum- 4 pixels or so
Highlight original color layer
Crtl J to copy
Drag that layer to top and reduce opacity
Merge top 3 layers so your left with 2 layers
Crtl J to copy
Filter >Artistic >Poster Edges
Adjust opacity to your liking