![]() To get started and get a feel for what the program offers, I went with the sample image of a cityscape at night. You can start with a blank ‘canvas’, use an existing photograph or other image file from your computer, or you can use one of the sample images that Psykopaint provides for you. Psykopaint is a free, online program that has three basic modes or uses. So, when I discovered Psykopaint, I was immediately intrigued. Painting with electronic ‘brushes’ looks more organic and more like a real painting, but has the disadvantage of being tough to do if you’re not great at drawing and is also quite difficult to do with a mouse instead of a tablet and touch-pen input device. Gimp, for example, allows you to convert photographs to ‘paintings’ by applying a filter but it’s always obvious that it was done by computer. ![]() ![]() One of the toughest things I have found is to get a photograph to look as if it was painted with a real brush instead of being ‘converted’ by a computer program. In particular, I have spent a lot of time using things like Photoshop filters and brushes to modify existing photos or even to do freehand works. Over the years, I have explored and used tons of different art programs and paint programs because I have never lost my love of the art itself. Upon learning that it usually takes years of training and that the term ‘starving artist’ is more common than ‘famous painter’ for good reason, however, I gave the idea up and stuck to doodling for fun. ![]() When I was younger, I briefly toyed with the idea of becoming a famous painter, like Rembrandt or Van Gogh. It has a very easy to use interface, is loaded with options to make your paintings unique, and even has a couple of fun video tutorials. Once you are finished with your creation, you print it with your own inkjet printer, frame it, and display it for the world to see.Psykopaint is a web service that lets you paint like a pro without all the training, is loaded with tons of options, and lets you send your finished work as a photo-ecard to any email address for free.Īlternatively, you can use your favorite screenshot method to save your masterpiece to your computer for later usage. Most houses have a lot of photos on display, but by taking a little time, you can turn a great photo into a work of art. Many sites list Glaze as the top app in its category for very good reason, and an Android app is rumored to be in development. This free app is easy to use, and offers so many different filters and styles that you will likely find yourself playing for hours. The award for Most Addicting App in this roundup goes to the Glaze iPhone and iPad app. The app provides a decent amount of control over parameters, but doesn’t require much tweaking by the user, so it is easy to create good results quickly. Although the apps are not free, they are very affordable, and the results are stunning. When you are finished, you can easily print your creation using your inkjet printer and ink cartridges.Īrtista Oil is a simple app that is available not only for Windows and Mac platforms, but also for the iPad and iPhone as well. It offers the widest range of styles in this roundup, with more than 20 styles to choose from, such as chalk drawings, watercolor, line art, and more. You need to register for an account for most of the advanced features, or to save your work, but you can even use Facebook login info.įotoSketcher is a free app for Windows that can create some very convincing painting effects. The brush strokes are very convincing, and the software will automatically use the color from where you click. You simply upload your photo, then release your inner Van Gogh as you “paint” across the image with your mouse. PsykoPaint takes a little more work, but it is also a lot of fun. You can only tweak the amount of effect applied and the color boost level, so it doesn’t provide as much control as other methods, but it is drop dead simple, and you can have a very nice result in just a few clicks. The Tuxpi Photo Editor is an online service, and one of the simplest methods for achieving a convincing painting effect for your photos. Here, we will highlight a few of these tools, from web-based solutions to mobile and computer apps. There are several tools available that can apply effects to make any photo look like an oil painting, watercolor painting, and more. If you have a prized photo that you really want to highlight, you may want to consider turning it into a painting. Photos of your family, friends, and even your pets are like treasured memories, and it’s no surprise we like to surround ourselves with reminders of those who are important to us.
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