How to Use Photoshop to Convert a Photo to a Canvas-like Painting
Many people take photos that they like to display on their wall for their friends and family to enjoy. While a beautiful photo can be a work on art, take it a bit further and give the photo the appearance of a canvas painting. Doing this does not require hiring a professional graphics artist. If you have access to Photoshop, you can easily create this effect on your own computer.
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Transfer the image you want to apply a canvas effect to onto your computer, either by transferring it from a digital camera, another source or scanning a print copy.
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Start Photoshop. Select “File” from the menu above and choose “Open.” In the dialog that pops up, go to and open the photo you loaded.
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Select “Filter” from the menu and choose “Artistic.” From the options, choose “Dry Brush.” Adjust the “Size,” “Detail” and “Texture” sliders until you like the result. Click on “OK.”
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Click “Filter” in the menu and click “Texture.” From the options, click “Texturizer.” Adjust the “Scaling” and “Relief” sliders until you like the effect. Click on “OK.” Save your work.
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