This is definitely one of those filters you have to play with and then just allow for some serendipity in the process. Part of what I love about it is that there is apparent randomness thrown in. The 2022 text above isn’t something I would ever have bothered trying to draw by hand, but the filter results are actually pretty neat.
In the featured graphic, you can see how a photograph is simplified, which is a great way to get some trendy flat illustration effects for backgrounds and environments. I have a little side project going to explore using this filter for light weight illustrations such as in children’s books or graphic novels based on photographs.
If you have a novel, unexpected use for this filter, send me a note!