Line Drawing Program

[buzzbee]

I have recently taken up painting as a hobby and would like to produce line drawings from photos, so that I can copy the outlines onto canvas and then paint the portrait or whatever. I believe that there are programs that will give line drawings, can anyone suggest one I can download (for free if possible) Thanks

[ACtheTROLL]

You might be better with tracing paper
just tried a photo of me - not brilliant result (although not brilliant subject)

http://i30.tinypic.com/2jeo1uq.jpg

most graphics packages (this was paintshop pro) have this type of effect - and most have about the same success

the gimp is free - so nothing to loose
http://www.gimp.org/windows/

or a portable version
http://portableapps.com/apps/graphics_pictures /gimp_portable

[modeller]

You could change image into greyscale and then print it out onto a iron on transparency . Iron it on to your canvas and paint it as you like. They were designed for use on sweat shirts so will work on any form of cloth.