Class Project: Transform Your Photo into a Digital Painting**

For your class project, you will transform one of your favorite photos into a stunning digital painting using the techniques we’ve explored in this class. By the end of the project, you’ll have a beautiful piece of art that showcases your ability to create painterly effects with Adobe Fresco’s powerful brush tools.

**Steps to Complete Your Project:**

1. **Choose Your Photo:** Start by selecting a high-resolution photo that you’d like to transform. This could be a landscape, portrait, or any image that inspires you.

2. **Import the Photo into Adobe Fresco:** Open Adobe Fresco, and import your selected photo as the base layer for your artwork.

3. **Experiment with Brushes:** Explore the different brush types—Pixel, Vector, and Live Brushes. Begin by adding painterly effects to your photo using the techniques covered in the class. Focus on creating depth and texture.

4. **Customize Brush Settings:** Adjust the brush settings to match the style you want to achieve. Play with size, flow, smoothing, and other settings to fine-tune your brushwork.

5. **Blend and Refine:** Use blending techniques to smooth transitions between colors and brush strokes. Manage your layers effectively to build up the final image.

6. **Finalize Your Artwork:** Review your piece, make any final adjustments, and prepare it for export. Be sure to use the appropriate resolution and file format depending on whether you plan to print or share it digitally.

7. **Upload Your Project:** Once your digital painting is complete, export it and upload it to the Project Gallery. Include a brief description of the photo you chose and the techniques you used.

**Final Deliverable:**

- A high-resolution digital painting created in Adobe Fresco, uploaded to the Project Gallery.
- A brief description of your process and the techniques you used to achieve the final look.

**Resources:**

- I’ve provided a set of custom brushes and textures to help you get started. These are available as downloadable resources attached to this project description.

Joseph Chytla

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