Applying my favourite filters

I’m almost done now, so it’s time for filters. First I add some grain with the FX tab of the Camera Raw Filter (Shift+Ctrl+A or Shift+Cmd+A) and then fade it (Shift+ Ctrl+F or Shift+ Cmd+F) until it’s looking subtle enough. Then I use the Unsharp Mask to sharpen my painting: 80 per cent is enough, and finally a soft Iris Blur helps to direct attention to the focal area.