One of the most frequently asked questions posed to seasoned Photoshop pros is how to turn a photo into a pencil sketch. While there are many ways to get it done, this particular technique, which ...

This article will show you the easy way to make a color image look like a sketch both in black & white and color in Photoshop CS6. With so many uses for photos, people are looking for more ways to ...

why dont you try the built in filters in Photoshop. They have some that do everything you mention, although they may not be as configurable as a 3rd party filter.