Filters to convert pictures to art using photoshop?

I came across a webpage which showed how to convert a picture (flowers etc) to different soft of art using photoshop. There are a lot of filters in Photoshop and I want some suggestions regarding converting some of the pictures to artisting looking ones.



If you know such web links or know what filters give the best results, let me know.



Thanks.
Filters to convert pictures to art using photoshop?
I just played around with the filters over and over. Take your picture of your flower and add a filter, then remove it, and keep trying out new ones. Then add one filter and add another overtop it. You can always go back by deleting history or using "Revert". Some filters work great with certain pics, and some just don't work unless you adjust the settings. Play around and have fun with it.
Reply:My favorites:



Nik Color Efx Pro



http://www.niksoftware.com/index/usa/ent...



Virtual Painter



http://www.virtualpainter5.com/



Here's a few examples I did with Nik (promo shot for a limo company and a cival war reenactment):



http://www.olphoto.net/photos/59526030-L...



http://www.olphoto.net/photos/38192066-L...



And with virtual painter:



http://www.olphoto.net/photos/2428486-L....



http://www.olphoto.net/photos/56734946-L...
Reply:On the Photoshop toolbar select filters then sketches. Always some easy cool artistic results.



Regards,

Rick
Reply:I recommand you to use Google Picasa to manage and edit your pictures.



Picasa is software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC. Every time you open Picasa, it automatically locates all your pictures (even ones you forgot you had) and sorts them into visual albums organized by date with folder names you will recognize. You can drag and drop to arrange your albums and make labels to create new groups.



Picasa makes sure your pictures are always organized. Picasa also makes advanced editing simple by putting one-click fixes and powerful effects at your fingertips. And Picasa makes it a snap to share your pictures ¨C you can email, print photos at home, make gift CDs, instantly share via Hello?, and even post pictures on your own blog.



free download in here, just have a try:



http://www.toolforus.com/google-picasa/



Good Luck, Best Wishes!
Reply:There is so much that you can do with Photoshop! I'm not sure what kinds of pictures you are working with, which version of Photoshop you have or what kind of effects you want. But here are some suggestions: http://www.graphic-design.com/Photoshop/ http://www.arraich.com/ps_intro.htm http://www.pslover.com/ http://tutorialoutpost.com/tutorials/pho... http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/ind... http://www.ephotozine.com/learn/techniqu... I hope this helps! =)
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