Cool feature returns in Photoshop: the Oil Paint Filter

Woohoo, the 'oil paint filter' is back in Photoshop. Nothing too elaborate, but it can create some pretty cool effects.

So how does it work: 

1. Open an image in Photoshop. Yep, you've got it, we're using an image from Pixbay.com again
   
2. Duplicate the background layer. Because that way you can easily see the Before and After. Convert this layer to a smart object
   
3. Go to Filter > Stylize > Oil Paint. Then this new screen appears:
   

With the stylization slider you get to choose between small and big strokes. Here you can also add Lightning to the painting. Just play around with the sliders to see what you like most for your image.

Voila! You've created your very own oil painting!

Want to take it one step further by adding a canvas? Open the Paint bucket tool and grab a pattern. Choose a pattern.

Desaturate the layer (ctrl + shift + U) and change the blending mode to Soft light. Reduce the Opacity (depending on your picture and your taste). In this case I reduced it to around 20 %.

Here it is: our very own oil painting! 

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