Illusion: Psychedelic Portrait

For this example, we will use a graphic editor and two plug-ins: AKVIS Draw and AKVIS Neon. First, we have to create a base image drawn with lots of strokes; after that we will transform these strokes into delicate glowing lines.

Original	Result

• Step 1. Select an image (preferably in dark colors). Open it with your photo editor and create a copy of the layer:
  
  Source Photo
• Step 2. Call the AKVIS Draw plug-in. Adjust the settings to your own taste. You can also apply a ready-to-use preset with maximum preservation of detail.
  
  Plugin Window of AKVIS Draw
• Step 3. Run the processing using the button and apply the result by pressing .
  
  Pencil Drawing
• Step 4. Optionally, you can make the picture brighter. For this purpose, use any color correction methods available in your photo editor.
  
  After Processing in AKVIS HDRFactory
• Step 5. Call the AKVIS Neon plug-in: Filter -> AKVIS -> Neon. Use the preview window to select the effect parameters.
  
  Plugin Window of AKVIS Neon

  A lot of fine bright lines appear on the image. After processing is complete, apply the result by pressing the button .

  
  After Processing in AKVIS Neon
• Step 6. All we need to do now is change the blend mode in the Layers palette. Our expressive psychedelic portrait is finished!
  
  Layers palette
  
  Psychedelic Portrait
  (click to enlarge)