I'm making anime-style backgrounds from photographs

[umineko]

Hello! I'm a background artist for an in-development visual novel. I'm making all the backgrounds from CC photographs, and would like a bit of feedback, and if you think these fit the definition of an "anime-esque" style, thanks!

I am still in the process of searching for a sprite/CG artist, so it's a bit too early to tell if their style would blend well with mine. On that topic, I definitely want a soft, anime-esque moe style.

[Per K Grok]

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I used a cartoon filter (GIMP 2.8 ) on the first background.
I think that is a good effect, but that is of course a question of taste.

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[briarbun]

I'm using CC photos and edits too, and yours look great!!! You should be be real proud.

[Xiael]

Hello! I'm a background artist for an in-development visual novel. I'm making all the backgrounds from CC photographs, and would like a bit of feedback, and if you think these fit the definition of an "anime-esque" style, thanks!

I am still in the process of searching for a sprite/CG artist, so it's a bit too early to tell if their style would blend well with mine. On that topic, I definitely want a soft, anime-esque moe style.

kariyajp.png
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Omg these visuals looks so pretty, especially the first one aaaaa
May I ask what your workflow or process is to achieve those?

[umineko]

Hello! I'm a background artist for an in-development visual novel. I'm making all the backgrounds from CC photographs, and would like a bit of feedback, and if you think these fit the definition of an "anime-esque" style, thanks!

I am still in the process of searching for a sprite/CG artist, so it's a bit too early to tell if their style would blend well with mine. On that topic, I definitely want a soft, anime-esque moe style.

kariyajp.png
1083px-Imagawa-cho_Kamiike_2021-11_ac_28229.png
OLDPORT2.png

Omg these visuals looks so pretty, especially the first one aaaaa
May I ask what your workflow or process is to achieve those?

I follow a technique similar to the one in this Youtube video. I also release .PSD files for my Patreons, so you can check that out too!

[umineko]

I'm improving my technique on background photoshopping, here's some of my newer works

[umineko]

I've gotten to photoshopping my own pictures of Canada as backgrounds! I'm a pretty good photographer, if I have to say.

[umineko]

More of my own photographs as backgrounds...