Another multiple layer sandwich. Layers Palette from top to bottom.
G. Hue/Saturation (Saturation, -100): Zap all color from layers below
F. Brightness/Contrast (-8,-19): Apply a little grayness to background area via mask
E. Copy of original image, desaturated with Sprayed Strokes applied. Used to restore a little detail using Layer Mask.
D. Virtual Painter Gouache (Darken), selectively applied using Layer Mask
C. Virtual Painter collage (black strokes only**) + VP drawing (black only** ) merged with Insta Sketch Pencil layer to which Levels were applied. Set blend to Darken so only the black strokes would be visible.
** the action that does extracts the black strokes only from Collage and Drawing can be downloaded here:
http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/sho...1809#post61809
B. Impressionist: Pencil – Soft Opaque applied to desaturated copy of the original. Selectively applied using layer mask.
A. Virtual Painter Colored Pencil applied to desaturated copy of the original. Opacity = 90%
Background (off)
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Cheers...
~Danny~