Drawing effect with Adobe Photoshop

How to convert your photo into a drawing using Adobe Photoshop CC.

Open your image you want to work with

1: Image > Adjustments > HDR Toning

2: Filter > Camera Raw Filter

! Move Dehaze slider to the left. Moving Dehaze slider to the left or to the right you will control how light or dark your pencil stoke is

3: Window > Adjustments > Exposure

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