Linocut Effect Linocut is a printmaking method which uses linoleum, in a technique similar to woodcut. You cut a design into the linoleum surface and print it on a paper.
In a classical engraving the image is created by black strokes on a white background. Linocut's characteristic expressiveness, strong contrast between black and white, and its rich and exuberant strokes are made using a soft material. Some famous artists like Picasso and Matisse worked with this technique.
 |
 |
| Original Photo |
Result |
Under the Painting tab in the Settings Panel you can adjust parameters to convert a photograph into a linocut painting.
Attention! The quick preview does not work for this style. You must press  in order to see changes applied.
Effect Parameters:
Posterizing (10-100) - simplifies an original image through the reduction of similarly colored pixels.
 |
 |
| Posterizing = 15 |
Posterizing = 90 |
Level of Detail (1-100) – The amount of detail and lines in an image. Increasing the value of this parameter results in more detail and a darker image.
 |
 |
| Level of Detail = 20 |
Level of Detail = 70 |
Sharpen (1-100) - The distinctness of the image's lines. Increasing this parameter makes strokes appear clearer and more precise, without affecting the overall level of detail. Blurry images will appear darker.
 |
 |
| Sharpen = 5 |
Sharpen = 75 |
More White (0-50) – Increases the number of areas in the image filled in white.
 |
 |
| More White = 5 |
More White = 40 |
More Black (0-100) – Increases the number of areas in the image filled in black.
 |
 |
| More Black = 10 |
More Black = 90 |
Paint Color - The color which is applied (printed) onto the image. To change the color click on the plate and choose a color from the Select Color dialog.
Background Color - The color of the surface to which the linocut is applied. To change the color click on the plate and choose a color from the Select Color dialog.
| 
— Linocut