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hunter

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3. I use Gimp for that...

Reply to Nittersing (Original post)

Mon Jan 26, 2026, 07:08 PM

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... but my process varies a lot depending on the photograph and what kind of "drawing" I want to create. It's not at all straightforward. The last step is turning it into vector graphic.

Sigh.

If my wife or our artist kid want to create a drawing from a photograph they simply pick up a pencil or pen and draw.

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Is anyone familiar with Gimp software? [View all] Nittersing Monday OP

I haven't used it in years, but yes it will do what you want. jmbar2 Monday #1

Gimp may have a plugin, but ... usonian Monday #2

I use Gimp for that... hunter Monday #3

Thanks for the replies Nittersing Monday #4