Artistic talent is not necessary to create a pencil sketch from a photograph.
Adding a fun finish to a photograph is one way to make your photography stand out. Artists build sketches from photographs through careful concentration and talent. Creating a pencil sketch from a photograph, however, is a simple task with the help of online editing software. Online photo editors come with a range of image presets that allow you to transform your pictures into intricate portraits or cartoon-like designs. Choose the software editor that offers the style of sketch closest to your desired result.
Instructions
Dumpr
1. Select the "Photo to Sketch" icon on the Dumpr home page.
2. Click "Browse" to upload a photo from your computer. Click "Continue" to begin the conversion process.
3. Preview your photo sketch. You can save your photo to your computer, share it through email or upload the image to a blog.
Tjshome Image Editor
4. Select the radio button next to the "Sketch" icon.
5. Scroll down below the "Image effects" options to the "Choose File" button. Locate your photograph on your computer and click "Open."
6. Click the check box "Make Public" if you want your converted photo published in the Tjshome image gallery. The image appears in a separate window once the conversion process is complete.
BeFunky
7. Click "Get Started" on the BeFunky home page to navigate to the photo features menu.
8. Upload your photograph from your computer by clicking the "Upload a Photo" icon. Select your photo file and click "Open." BeFunky prompts you to select a tool.
9. Click "Photo Effects." Select "Stenciler" from the left menu bar. A submenu appears presenting four additional options for your pencil sketch finish, including a black overlay and a blue overlay.
10. Choose the type of finish you want to add to your pencil sketch and it will appear in your main editing workspace. When finished, save, print or share your photo using social media tools.
