https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8672/2...97b0fe9f_h.jpgCorporate Mercenary by scarrviper, on Flickr

Boy howdy! That really does make all the difference. I find that most any brush tool works when you're super zoomed in, but my favorite (and remember I'm using my phone, which seems to have different brushes, or at least different names for the brushes) is "Small Fill".

The first photo I tried to play with using this tool was that Lone Ranger portrait. Here is the original, pre-PaintCan:



And here again is my first PaintCan attempt:



I like it more now than I did at first. His face looks nice and muted, especially.

But the sloppy bits bugged me, particularly his hat, so I kept experimenting and finally tried the zoom-in tip you'd suggested. I was very pleased with the results, until realizing it was a bit too sharp; it arguably doesn't look like a painting, just a blurry toy photo:



So then I gently went over it with a soft brush:



I think that's my favorite of the bunch.

Next, it occurred to me that if I purposefully left a portion of the photo sloppy or even blank, it'd look like a painting in progress, which might help sell the paint gimmick a bit. One thing I like about the app is that it's so quick and painless to save a photo during any given step along the way; once I was done, I'd saved what almost adds up to an animated sequence detailing the "painting" process:



I have two other sequences, but they're about a dozen photos each, and I've taxed everyone's patience and endurance sufficiently for one night.

Thanks so much for mentioning the app, Joe!

There's so many possibilities, right? Those all look great. It all depends on what you want to do. I do like using a mix of abstract and detailed to create a modern illustrated look.

A few new Paintcan paintings.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpRLMgvWIAE1Ec1.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpRKn0-XEAATTWM.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpRKTAKWgAADejE.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpRKGDZXgAA-ERR.jpg:large

Those are some Badass pictures

That gremlin looks great!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8118/2...7c2adce2_h.jpgCobra Infantry by scarrviper, on Flickr

Yeah...as a novice, Photobucket works best for my needs.

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9vuclbwr.jpg

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0y3i6jcm.jpg

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...psoqvl6qgt.jpg

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...psdp7ecmvg.jpg

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...pswpqscmcs.jpg

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...pssqdanwar.jpg

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...psikf58ge6.jpg

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...psx5yyr3v7.jpg

http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/...ps85rnrgud.jpg

I used Photobucket for years. I still do if it's just something like a meme or a catalog photo or something, but I find that the clarity leaves a lot to be desired.

I use a ten (plus) year old Olympus X-775 camera that one could buy on eBay for twenty dollars. If I ever stop collecting figs to the point that investing in a digital camera upgrade becomes an option, I'll likely delve deeper into Flickr and the use of editing software.

Fair enough! I use a beat-to-hell Canon PowerShot that's about six years old. I suppose I should upgrade one of these days.

http://i.imgur.com/d7Nh3HA.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/N2sRx1J.jpg

Yeah, the benefits that my camera gets from Flickr's bump in resolution are marginal (noticeable, but just barely). When I advance my 'technology,' I'll look at other 'techniques' (like editing software and better image hosts). Until then, I'll just work on posing, composition, and angles.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8210/2...97170777_h.jpgBug Hunter by scarrviper, on Flickr

Great pics! Did you end up liking him I haven't purchased one yet and am either way if I'm going to get him

Voltron Display

That is very cool!

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8478/2...41287796_o.jpgMy Diorama (1) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7577/2...93781a0b_o.jpgMy Diorama (2) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8643/2...f77ceaa1_o.jpgMy Diorama (3) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8532/2...f0e5064d_o.jpgMy Diorama (24) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8610/2...90d795e1_o.jpgMy Diorama (23) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8026/2...8ee8925c_o.jpgMy Diorama (22) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8741/2...30a7d3ae_o.jpgMy Diorama (4) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8017/2...74b2b737_o.jpgMy Diorama (5) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8729/2...3487982e_o.jpgMy Diorama (6) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7751/2...69108bb0_o.jpgMy Diorama (7) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8882/2...851661c1_o.jpgMy Diorama (8) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8582/2...4ed580b2_o.jpgMy Diorama (9) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8744/2...828b71ee_o.jpgMy Diorama (12) by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8119/2...9180cd9b_o.jpgMy Diorama (11) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8403/2...d9230e82_o.jpgMy Diorama (10) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8777/2...eea1f7b1_o.jpgMy Diorama (15) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8667/2...10863bea_o.jpgMy Diorama (14) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8801/2...660a900b_o.jpgMy Diorama (13) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7473/2...17bdd457_o.jpgMy Diorama (18) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8543/2...bab7ed46_o.jpgMy Diorama (17) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8861/2...3ac06b4e_o.jpgMy Diorama (16) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8605/2...eb6e9283_o.jpgMy Diorama (21) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8577/2...9b55c078_o.jpgMy Diorama (20) by allen lamb, on Flickr
https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8711/2...124f756a_o.jpgMy Diorama (19) by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7520/2...7b912884_o.jpgUntitled by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8134/2...681179cd_o.jpgUntitled by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8448/2...e6a25662_o.jpgUntitled by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8105/2...0036b899_o.jpgUntitled by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7723/2...82b2cbcf_o.jpgMy Diorama (11) by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8623/2...4cb364ac_o.jpg20160806_113020 by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7751/2...69108bb0_o.jpgMy Diorama (7) by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7521/2...e0417e72_o.jpgUntitled by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8762/2...738d70c9_o.jpg28806529446_55b30242f2_o(1) by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8073/2...32f23eff_o.jpgTurtles Arcade (2) by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8702/2...c63759a2_o.jpgTurtles Arcade (3) by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8543/2...16b94f6d_o.jpgMcFarlane Bob and Doug Marvel Legends Deadpool (4) by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8669/2...99d34ec6_o.jpgMarvel Legends Deadpool (2) by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8886/2...1b8310f5_o.jpgMarvel Legends Deadpool Punisher and Kingpin (5) by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8055/2...0cc61434_o.jpgMarvel Legends Deadpool Punisher and Kingpin (1) by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7742/2...03be3d0e_o.jpgUntitled by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7782/2...9a66c261_o.jpg27564110773_cf5e0258ce_o by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7357/2...91ebbe89_o.jpgCaptain America Civil War Figures (5) by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7444/2...078412db_o.jpg20160706_085819 by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7381/2...6db4fe10_o.jpg20160706_090112 by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7417/2...7f25cec5_o.jpg20160702_211909 by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7413/2...2d7f8be1_o.jpg20160702_211919 by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8664/2...a7fc518e_o.jpg28850566385_9f74eca2e4_o by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8569/2...a5dc5b40_o.jpg20160808_120933 by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8454/2...5eeb5c5c_o.jpg20160808_120334 by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8868/2...ae80a6f9_o.jpg20160808_120421 by allen lamb, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8665/2...40dbea33_o.jpg20160808_120415 by allen lamb, on Flickr

A few new Adobe Paintcan pieces.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpsWMWJWAAAKyH3.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpsS5z5WAAAakk6.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpsSl6SXEAAt6hF.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpsSR8LXYAAOOUK.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpsSSEiWEAEygl-.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpsR7qbWcAAmDi-.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpsRoB2WIAU0m_l.jpg:large