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Photoshop Fun For a Sunday Afternoon

By Craig Rutman

Real Estate Agent with Helping people in transition 210155

October 23, 2011 11:48 AM

Photoshop Fun For a Sunday Afternoon

Well my dear readers, it's been a very successful week for your humble Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Realtor.

I picked up two new anxious (and qualified) buyers, got another buyer's offer accepted on a beautiful home in Cary, and put the finishing touches up on one of my listings in Raleigh that's set to close at the end of the week!

So, now it's time to kick back, watch some football, and play around in Photoshop trying to learn some new techniques.

Today's lesson was, "Turn a Photograph Into a Sketch"

This one is really simple folks, and the results can be achieved in only 5 minutes.

You can see the step by step tutorial by clicking on the link above.

Here's what I came up with today...

Have a great rest of the weekend everyone!

Photoshop Fun For a Sunday Afternoon

About The Author

Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530Email me with your Raleigh - Cary – Apex area questions

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Larry Story ALC

Total Care Realty - Greensboro, NC

Beneath it all is the Land, Covering all of NC

Craig,

LOVE the hair! I also knew you were an artist at heart. This is just proof positive.

Oct 23, 2011 01:44 PM

Gay E. Rosen

Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY

As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Craig - love the hair... LOL G

Oct 23, 2011 01:48 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Craig- you've been a busy little boy this week! You deserve some Heather time!

heather

Oct 23, 2011 01:52 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Craig, you certainly do have fun with PhotoShop. While I envy your abilities, I'm not curious enough to try and do the same.

Oct 23, 2011 02:06 PM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Craig - I don't think the "fro" is your look, but I love the photo you're painting! Hope you had a great weekend and you are the genious at Active Rain on all things PhotoShop!

Oct 23, 2011 02:14 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Paul - Thank you sir. And you're welcome!

Wanda - It's Tebow time! Great victory for oyu guys today.

Frank & Karen - There's definitely a fairly sizable learning curve. But I'd be happy to help you out if you decide to delve into the wonderful world of Photoshop.

Eric - Well, Eric, the folks in the back seat complained that they couldn't see out the window. But other than that no complaints!

Nick - Mondays. Ugh! But I'll enjoy what's left of the weekend my friend. Hope you do to.

Oct 23, 2011 02:21 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Sharon - The original "boy and his elephant" picture made it's first appearance in this post...

Please Help This Realtor Out So He Can Keep Feeding His Pet Elephant....

Anita - Thank you Anita! I felt like you this week with all the business I had!

Donna - Donna, Donna, Donna. How could you not love Bob Ross? Such a calming voice. Such passion for his trade. And, that man could paint!

Delores - It was definitely a good show to fall asleep by. But he was so good at what he did I ended up watching whole episodes when it was on.

Jeanne & Ralph - You couldn't be more correct in your assessment my friends!

Oct 23, 2011 02:27 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Larry - I did win "Most Artistic" in High School. But sadly most of my best work ended up being washed off of the desks I drew them on! Fortunately I have this forum now to share my "creations".

Gay - Hey, I'm just happy to have hair at my age!

Kathy - It's ALWAYS Heather time in my home!

It's Heather time!

Ed - I do have fun with Photoshop Ed. It's a great outlet for the things that crowd my brain!

Kristine - You're so good for my ego Kristine! Please never change!!!

Oct 23, 2011 02:31 PM

Elyse Berman, PA

LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Now that's the second time you made me laugh today! That fro is something else.

Oct 23, 2011 02:41 PM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Craig

Photoshop is a great resource in the hands of a pro.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Oct 23, 2011 03:19 PM

Nevin Williams

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation - Cary, NC

Senior Mortgage Advisor

Craig- killer "do" my man!

Oct 23, 2011 04:35 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Craig just too cool I had to suggest!

Oct 23, 2011 05:22 PM

Doug Bullwinkel

E Mortgage Capital, Inc. NMLS 1416824 - Roseville, CA

Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #281609

Question of the day....Craig, was that a "Republican" elephant with you in the artwork? That could get you in trouble in Hollywood.

Oct 23, 2011 05:28 PM

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Looks like your learning lesson for today worked out well Craig. Great to hear that business is good also.

Oct 23, 2011 05:59 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Elyse - Twice in one day? I'm on a roll!

Lou - Well, I'm no pro, but I do enjoy my Photoshop.

Nevin - You're just jealous!!!

John - Thank you sir. I'm working on my cool this year. How am I doing?!!!

Doug - Nothing political about that one my friend. I try to walk in the center on my posts!

Tom - Thanks Tom. Business has definitely picked up this 4th quarter here in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area of NC.

Oct 24, 2011 07:20 AM

Kerrie La Guardia

ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA

Let it Rain!

What's your elephant's name?

Oct 24, 2011 07:25 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Kerrie - I forget!!!

Sometimes I just crack myself up!!!

Oct 24, 2011 09:10 AM

James Quarello

JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT

Connecticut Home Inspector

The happy sketcher? Cool in a sort of weird nostalgic way. I forgot, groooan :)

Oct 24, 2011 12:19 PM

Tatyana Makarov

Century 21 All Points Realty - South Windsor, CT

Your Greater Hartford Area Realtor

Hi Craig,

I do use this program... It is a lot of fun!

Thanks for sharing.

Oct 24, 2011 12:58 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

James - I'm all about the weird nostalgic sort of stuff!

Tatyana - The only thing limiting you in Photoshop is your imagination. It really is a lot of fun.

Oct 24, 2011 04:57 PM

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