I am often asked what I mean by adding “art-work” to an image , so I thought I would simply post an image that includes art-work.  This is just one sample of a textured layer that can be added to an image, and then paint out the layer where you want the actual subject of the image to be un-touched.  This example is a sanded gresso texture.  Note how the addition of a textured layer can create a “painting” like look.  You can see more as you look through my galleries on my main site, Michael Hacker Photography