Fun with Filters

If you are going to paint from a photograph, and you are looking for new ways to approach the painting, try Photoshop's Filter Effects to give you some ideas.

Filters can help clarify light and dark values, reveal textures, simplify color choices, and more. When you select a filter, you can preview it and make adjustments to get just the effect you wish.

See chapter five in The Painter's Guide to Photoshop for specific instructions about applying filters.