Anyone know how this look is achieved?

[kurry]

Does anyone know how this look is achieved?
i have a family reunion coming up and i would love to give them the painted version as a gift.
Thanks

[Tony W]

Re: Anyone know how this look is achieved?

What makes you sure this is not achieved by the simple application of paintbrush to paper

If you have a photo there are many ways to make it look painterly such as Topaz

http://www.topazlabs.com/simplify