Boom! From photo to sketch in minutes ✏️

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Turn Photos Into Pencil Sketches…In Minutes

Insight from Adobe

Digital camera or smartphone photo. Black and white or color. You can use Photoshop to turn any photo into a pencil sketch — and best yet, it’s a quick transformation. 

Ready to get started? Here’s what you need to do:

1. Open Photoshop. If you don’t already have Photoshop, you can start a free trial here.
   

2. Bring your photo into Photoshop: Choose a high-resolution, sharp-contrast portrait photo for the best results. Blurriness is the enemy when converting photos to drawings.
   

3. Select your subject: Use the Object Selection tool to select the area you want to turn into a sketch. Copy and paste the selection to a new layer, then desaturate it (Image > Adjustments > Desaturate).
   

4. Duplicate and invert: Duplicate the desaturated layer, then invert it (Image > Adjustments > Invert). Change the blending mode to Color Dodge and convert the layer to a Smart Object.
   

5. Create the main drawing effect: Apply a Gaussian Blur (Filter > Gaussian Blur) to the Smart Object. Adjust the Radius slider to achieve the desired effect, from charcoal to fine-lined pencil.
   

6. Make your final adjustments: Add a Levels adjustment layer and change the blending mode to Multiply for a more refined sketch.

Unsure if a pencil sketch finish is right for you? Experiment with chalk and charcoal and pen and ink, too.

Use today’s free tool for a pencil sketch makeover👇

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12-in-1 Modern Sketch Photoshop Actions Bundle

Some photos are PERFECT to transform into a pencil sketch, and with this week’s tool, you’re ready to make magic happen.

The 12-in-1 Modern Sketch Photoshop Actions Bundle is a game-changer for artists, photographers, and creatives looking to add a sketch aesthetic to their projects.

The bundle includes 12 unique actions, perfect for any style — from bold and dynamic to subtle and refined. 

Whether you're working on portraits, landscapes, or another project that needs a modern sketch touch, this bundle has you covered.

And, just like every week, we have a free sample for you to download and try out.

Today’s the day to turn your photos into realistic pencil sketches! 

That’s all for this week!

Tune in again next Monday for another set of free tips and tools.