10.2. Apply Canvas
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### 10.2. Apply Canvas

#### 10.2.1. Overview

Figure 16.166. Example for the “Apply Canvas” filter

Original image

Filter “Apply Canvas” applied

This filter applies a canvas-like effect to the current layer or selection. It textures the image as if it were an artist's canvas.

#### 10.2.2. Activate the filter

You can find this filter through Filters → Artistic → Apply Canvas....

#### 10.2.3. Options

Figure 16.167. “Apply Canvas” options

Preview

  Your changes are displayed in this preview before being applied to your image.

Direction

  Direction sets the starting direction of the canvas render. You can also consider that this option gives you the position of the light source which lightens the canvas.

Depth

  The Depth slider controls the apparent depth of the rendered canvas effect from 1 (very flat) to 50 (very deep).

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