Impressionist Effect

[Ed Keay]

I converted from Windows to a MAC.  On my Windows machine I used software that had a set of digital filters that they called "Impressionist" which I found extremely useful.  It would take a picture and create a version that gave an impressionist painting effect.  See the attached pictures.  How can I create these effects using Affinity?

Thanks,

Ed Keay

[Callum]

Hi Ed Key,

We don't have any artistic filters like PhotoShop as there is no easy way to achieve this effect I'm afraid.

Thanks

Callum

[John Rostron]

Topaz Impression will do what you want, but is expensive ($99). It runs under the Topaz Studio plugin.

John

 

[v_kyr]

You can also try out if you get a similar effect when using this macro here together with some irregular brush background pattern (blend the later then in via blend mode layer adjustments).

[firstdefence]

There is also Jixipix Impresso Pro @ $49

[v_kyr]

Or try GIMP's artistic > gimpressionist filters etc. for free.

[emmrecs01]

Or try the free FotoSketcher. 

[gdenby]

Hi, Ed Keay,

Just work at it. FWIW, as someone who handled impressionist paintings up close, the image manipulation apps started out as laughable, and have progressed to still giggle worthy.

But a sample I came up w. after mucking about for 20 - 30 min. I've mostly use Designer, and have only spent some time practicing w. Photo over the last 6 weeks or so.

A few weeks ago, there was a similar question about a "mezzotint" filter. I thought the example was not good, more like an aquatint. So, foolishly, started working towards a method to make something more like a mezzotint. I'm not ready yet to offer a tute, but here is an off shoot that might be called "tinted etching."

Again. work at it. Buying off the shelf is convenient, and often entertaining. For myself, I prefer the obstacle course.

 

 

[Petar Petrenko]

22 hours ago, Callum said:

Hi Ed Key,

We don't have any artistic filters like PhotoShop as there is no easy way to achieve this effect I'm afraid.

Thanks

Callum

Is it "Looks Persona" the one which will bring all the artistic filters from the Photoshop's Filter Gallery?