@granagringa Okay, 1) I used the 'brushstroke" app in iPhone, ( https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brushstroke/id824421012 ) I can't exactly remember the filter within the app - simple I think. 2) opened up in paint.net and used the pencil sketch filter. 3) NIK collection in Photoshop, under color efex I chose the brilliance/warmth warm preset (doing it twice) and then skin softener filter, strong preset and finally, added a border. Now, I was sitting in front of my SAD lamp which provided washed-out/ high key lighting overall. I think that is about it.
@haskar@robz@megpicatilly Thank you a great deal. I wavered about using this selfie but thought that the eye popped nicely. I also figured that I have earned all those wrinkles and such so I need to just be happy with my imperfections.
..ty mucho!