AKVIS Sketch converts photos into pencil sketches and watercolor paintings and is available as an independent standalone program and as a plugin to a photo editor. Our efficient method creates realistic color and B&W drawings that imitate the technique of graphite and color pencil, charcoal and watercolor painting.

In contrast to the similar standard filters (like the built-in filters in Photoshop or PSP) that offer an approximate sketch, AKVIS Sketch provides a convincing result; it comes very close to hand-drawn works of a human artist. Getting a similar result with the standard tools would require expertise in image editing and extensive manipulation with layers, masks, brushes and applying filters.

AKVIS Sketch has a neat interface with a few sliders. At first you can process the image with the default settings and then touch up the photo adding color, or trying different techniques - from pencil to charcoal or watercolor. You can make the hatching denser or finer and change the pitch angle of strokes.

What's new in version 17:
Added a new mode of Cross-hatching Art style.
This mode allows you to use a special technique of double-shading: lines are drawn in different directions and intersect at a given angle. Now your pictures will be even more realistic! Examples of the cross-hatch pattern in Sketch.
Added presets created using a new technique of shading.
Now you can quickly search font by typing its name in the list on the tab Text.
Improved print dialog, added the ability to print large images on multiple pages.
Expanded list of supported RAW files.
Fixed errors.

Requirements
Intel OS X 10.6 or later
Adobe Photoshop CS-CC 2014

http://akvis.com

Download File Size:180.8 MB

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