Pen Drawing Photo Effect

This effect turns an image into a monochrome pen-style illustration. The strokes feel loose but intentional, capturing outlines and shading in a way that mimics quick hand-drawn studies. The two high-quality PSDs (portrait and landscape) feature a Smart Object layer for seamless image insertion and three color options. No filters or plugins are required — drop in your photo and adjust the contrast or background tone for variation. Optimized for print and digital.

It’s a strong fit for editorial illustrations, album artwork, t-shirt graphics, or conceptual visuals for brand decks. You can use it to stylize portraits, add texture to product photography, or convert reference photos into assets for comics, storyboards, or illustrated posters. Its minimalism pairs well with bold typography and flat design.

This resource is created, and fully compatible with Adobe Photoshop. For the best experience, we recommend to use the latest Creative Cloud version of the app.