Post processing - pencil drawings [View all]

[Ms. Toad]

(Since these seem to have gotten lost at the back of an older thread, I'll give them their own thread.)



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The basic technique is to convert the image to black and white, make a duplicate as a new layer, convert the top layer to a negative image, use the Dodge blend mode for the top layer (this will make the image appear nearly completely white), Gaussian blur the top layer (the amount of blur varies considerably - you just have to play with it), adjust the opacity of the top layer to let some of the lower layer show (generally no more than 25%). If desired, use the charcoal art media effect to provide the finishing touches (I used it on both of these).

I have used this technique with color, as well, but couldn't get a quick example to look right.