Can you tell me if this is appealing or not. I really like trying to make photos look like paintings but don't really have the best photoshop skills. CC.
I find the colors have an appealing watercolor look. Ordinarily I'd suggest a contrast boost, but that might limit it's watercolor essence. Can you find a printing paper with a watercolor paper texture?
Personally, I dont find the colors appealing, but it is a personal reaction. I think adding more texture to the image, either with a textured paper, as suggested, or further processing would help. Personally I'd start with more processing, then look for a paper.
Scott
Hmmm.... Looking again, it's a little more like a pastel than a watercolor. For a particular room with décor in pastel hues and perhaps a nautical theme, it could be a good match.
Brian,
How are you trying to develop the painting effect?
A quick run thru of your current image in artistic filters might enhance your image. I tried applying a rough pastel layer, a watercolor layer, and a rough pastel layer with canvas texture, I think to good effect.
Scott
Brian,
I'll post some variations, done in Photoshop. Others have more experience and talent with this, so it would be interesting to post the original and see what range of painterly versions are offered.
Scott
