The more I look at this type of line art the more it looks like a halftone / engraving effect but with more possibilities because the line pattern can be created by the user.
Yes! This is a much easier method. Mine involved several layers using Paste Alpha, Gaussian Blur, Color inversions, Changing layers modes to Reflect, Overlay, Level adjustments... It was a trial and error method, that is why I got lost.
Hi Carla,
That is a cool effect. I think I managed to achieve something that looks like the art effect you need but the thing is that I do not remember how I did it ( I am getting old and my short memory is not good anymore).
I also had a "Preview Timeout". Perhaps because I have a very old PC it took over 5 minutes to render once I pressed the OK button. I am very impressed by the final result but frustrated by the time it took.
Hello @Kantoi, there is a plugin that creates plaid patterns by adding colors, it is called Tartan. It does not create diagonal lines but perhaps @toe_head2001 can help.
Another idea.
1. Create a layer behind your text.
2. Use the Cloud effect with the secondary color transparent.
3. Use a large brush to erase unwanted parts of the cloud.
4. Apply noise.
Hello, you need to give more information about your problem. I never had a Blue Screen error with Paint.net. Perhaps there is a problem with your windows system. Whatever it is, you need to give more information so someone can take a look at your problem.
It sounds like you need a label creator.
A label creator with different shapes and borders and adjustable text would be a great addition to the text effects.
In the mean time you can use Speech bubble . It is a plugin that can help you draw an ellipse or a rectangle with rounded corners. It is possible to type text inside the shape but if you want it adjusted to the center you will have to adjust it manually.