Went with the loops and circles, using a brush as a photomask as well as artstrokes and a brush to further highlight the photo.

AP MiniPaletteCherish_Paint2, Transfer3
APP Artsy_SolidPaper1
APP Cultivate_SolidPaper2
APP Getaway_Overlay4
APP Glance_Transfer6
APP SkysTheLimit_Transfer7
GoldPaint4_5
LoopDaLoopArtStrokes5_2
MultiMediaSuns1_5
SummeryEdgeOverlays1_4
Font: pea Kelly Jelly