Creating a coloring page

[rwittwer]

I'm used to Photoshop, but decided that upgrading is just too darn expensive. I'm new to Affinity. I'm trying to create a coloring book page. I need to desaturate my photo, but I can't find that capability. Has anyone done this?

 

I would appreciate anyone's help. Thank you

[Madame]

I think you want an adjusment layer. Black and white?

 

The adjustment layers are in the right side under the layers panel. 

[Alfred]

I think you want an adjustment layer. Black and white?

 

The adjustment layers are in the right side under the layers panel. 

 

Or perhaps an HSL adjustment, with the saturation brought all the way down?

[Rick G]

I am adding this so someone can find it . I am no expert at this

Load a Photo

From the adjustments tab

1. Turn it black and white
2. Invert it

Go to the layers tab and change the blend mode from normal to "lighten"

If you still have dark areas, select them and adjust them as needed in a new layer

Some add a touch of blur to the lines to soften them. I don't particularly car for that but by all means try it

UPDATE: If you really want sketches and / or coloring pages the best answer comes from an Affinity Revolution tutorial