3 Add a brushed border

Your image should be taking shape nicely now. For variation, try different Blending Modes, such as Overlay or Screen, on the two transformed layers. You can also adjust the size, rotation or positioning using Free Transform.

Once you’ve generated a good Impressionist effect with indistinct edges and an arty feel, go to File > Open and navigate to your Brushed Borders folder, copied from the download. Choose one you like and double-click on it to open it. Now press Ctrl/Cmd+A to select it, Ctrl/Cmd+C to copy it, and Ctrl/Cmd+W to close it. Back in your main image, press Ctrl/ Cmd+V to paste in the border at the top of the Layers stack.