original image

Before we make any changes, duplicate the original photo. This lets us (1) apply filters, and (2) avoid headaches if we do something wrong. Choose “Duplicate Layer”. If this option doesn’t come up for you, make sure that your photo is in RGB mode (Click “Image”, choose “Mode”, and click “RGB”).

This whole transformation takes place through Photoshop’s filters. First, desaturate the photo. This will make it look like a grayscale: Click “Image”, choose “Adjustments”, and click “Desaturate”. Only the highlighted layer you are working on is affected.

Click “Filter”, choose “Stylize”, and click “Find Edges”. What you now have is a dark, well-lined photo. We need it lighter. So click “Image”, choose “Adjustments”, and click “Curves”(shortcut= apple or control M). Then, change the “Input” and the “Output” to what you will require.

Next duplicate the original photo again, you will get a Background copy 2 layer. For now, turn off the lines layer by clicking the eye icon beside it.

Then, click “Filter”, choose “Artistic”, and click “Dry Brush”. Leave the settings at their default, and click OK.

Turn the line layer back on (click the eye icon beside the layer). Then, change the layer’s mode to “Overlay”. Just like that, you have stylish clipart from a photo in 5 easy steps!