Beer me

So I'm going to start typing in my whole process for now on for two reasons. One, so other people who might like the particular photo can try it on their own. Secondly, I have a problem remembering how I created something, so this way I can duplicate my own efforts. :)

1. Cleaned up photo, cropped, etc. With PS Express

2. Created a layer with Segmentix.

3. With Superimpose, blended the two to bring back a little more detail.

4. Used ArtistsTouch--Color Pastel brush, working from large size over whole pic to smaller size for bartender and tap.

5. Used retouch on this layer to erase unwanted elements. (There was a bright cash register I wasn't keen on. )

6. Blended this layer with the layer from Step three in Superimpose. Masked out the bartender and tap so they were clear. Then again blended the layer from Step 5 until I was happy with the detail/painterly mix overall.

7. Brought this layer into Luminance. Used Blue Gold setting. Further adjusted brightness, contrast, vignette, etc. with adjustment sliders in the app.

8. Used DynamicLight slightly to bring back a touch of the brightness and color.

9. Last but not least, used Photocopier, Degas setting.

 

 

Done