Oil painting effect on Lighthouse

[Denis]

I have never manipulated an image so that it does not resemble a photograph before. So, playing around with an image I took in Brixham last week using 'FastStone' this was easily done.

 

For some reason I happen to like it.

 

 

I may even print it and hang it in the downstairs loo!

 

[annie]

oh my days..................that I like...well done you..

[Barbara]

So do I

[Korky]

You should do it more often - that's an excellent first attempt.

 

I think it might be even better if the figure on the left was given a coat of the clone tool thingy.

 

Korky

[Martyn]

 

I may even print it and hang it in the downstairs loo!

 

 

 

Good enough for the upstairs loo I think!

[bugmeister]

Well worth the experiment, it's worked out well.

[colinb]

Sorry Denis, can't say I'm a fan of this one. This kind of effect can work given the right image but I think sometimes it is used to try and make something from very little. I would suggest looking at these effects from the point - 'would I paint this scene' 'would this scene make a good painting'.

But trying something new is always worth the effort and I will applaud you giving it a go and maybe it will stop family members spending to much time in the loo.   

[NannyFerret]

I like it! You should frame and hang it!

 

Colin, I have seen paintings similar to this and they look good, so I think maybe it's a matter of personal taste.