Watch how to take a rough sketch and bring it to life using photos. It’s not just about pasting images; it’s about finding the right scale and perspective to make them fit the scene. You’ll see how to use filters to simplify noisy photos so they look more like paint, and how to use a soft brush to blend everything together.

This approach is perfect for adding depth and discovering "happy accidents" in your work without having to paint every single rock and ripple by hand. It saves time and helps sell the illusion that your 2D painting is actually a 3D space.