Step 4 – Edit Filters To Reveal Watercolor Effects We can do this by editing the filter opacity and blending mode. Results will resemble the below image and we have to edit 2 filters Smart Blur & Find Edges in order to bring back details of the photo.

Go to Filter > Blur > Smart Blur use the settings below:įinally, go to Filter > Stylize > Find Edges. Go to Filter > Filter Gallery > Cut Out and use the values below: Go to Filter > Filter Gallery > Dry Brush and use the following settings: Right-click on the image and choose Convert to Smart Ojbect. First, you need to convert the image into Smart Object. Now it’s time to use filters to achieve a painterly look. Once you added it, change its blending mode to Multiply so it can blend with the image. You can even transform it so it can fit nicely into the document. You can select File > Place Embedded and then add it. Once you have the image opened in Photoshop we have to add a paper texture to give the image a paper effect feel so it looks like it is painted on paper or canvas not digitally.ĭownload the paper texture from Pixabay and then add it on top of the model layer. And you don’t have to worry about colors or details such as contrast and brightness any image would be fine. You can use any image which you want maybe a portrait, or landscape, etc.

I am using a model image that you can download from Pixabay. Let’s deep dive into it! Here are the 6 steps to make a hand-painted watercolor picture: Step 1 – Open the Sample Image We’ll use paper texture, watercolor brushes, and filters to mimic watercolor painting effect in Photoshop. You’ll learn how to use a layer mask and brushes to achieve a colorful watercolor portrait effect. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a watercolor effect in Photoshop.

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