Go to the Layer drop-down menu and choose Layer > Smart Objects > Convert to Smart Object. This lets us add effects like blur and then go back and change the result later. Step 4: Convert Layer to a Smart ObjectĬonvert the Watercolor Effect layer to a smart object. Then turn off the Background by clicking on the eye icon. We will add the blur in a minute. Go to the Layer drop-down menu and select Layer > New > Layer via Copy (Ctrl/Commnd+J). Go to the Image drop-down menu and select Image > Mode > 8 Bits/Channel. But that does not matter to the effect we are creating. An 8-bit file is smaller and has less color variety. To use the filter gallery later, you need to change your photo to an 8-bit image. You can send one from Lightroom or the File drop-down menu. Let’s start by opening an image and installing the brushes. There are a lot of small steps, but none of them are difficult. How to Add a Watercolor Painting Effectįollow along to create a watercolor painting in Photoshop. I will show you how to load the brushes into Photoshop in a minute.ĭon’t you feel like a watercolor painter! Now that we have all the materials we need let’s jump into Photoshop.

Search for “watercolor brushes.” I used Wet PS Brushes from Brusheezy. You also need some watercolor brushes for Photoshop. These will interact with the colors in your photo as we change the blending modes. You can also use colored paper or paper with watercolor brush strokes. I used a simple white textured paper by NordWood Themes. Search “watercolor paper” and choose the one you like. Just like a watercolor artist, you will need some paper and brushes.ĭownload a digital paper texture. The paintings are dreamlike or otherworldly. The drips and smudges add an ethereal quality. Sometimes they seem to emerge from the white background. The subject can go all the way to the edge of the paper. They also often have bright, vibrant colors.

The colors bleed into each other on the edges. The color is almost transparent, letting the texture of the paper show through. The textured paper absorbs the color as the water dries. Watercolor paintings are made by mixing water-soluble paint with water. Buy from Unavailable How to Create a Watercolor Effect in Photoshop

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