Jack Davis demonstrates how to use the pattern stamp tool in Photoshop. Download preset tools used in this tutorial at www.kelbytraininglive.com/downloads, www.adventuresinphotoshop.com, and get 25% off your purchases with the code "wow" at www.software-cinema.com/wow.

One of the features of the pattern stamp tool is the impression setting. This is the coolest way to clone a photograph into a full blown painting.

The first step of a painting is to enhance a photograph and eventually add an expressionistic effect (as opposed to realism).

Choose Edit > Define Pattern to capture your artwork. In the pattern presets, Jack chooses the dry brush. In the options bar, tell Photoshop to use the image (pattern) you just created.

Create separate layers for your canvas (add some transparency so you can see your enhanced image below) and your paint. When you paint, it will pull colors from the original image with added paint texture! Smaller brushes give you more detail in your painting.