How to create watercolor effect with Photoshop
In this article we will learn how to make a photo look like a watercolor painting. You can create the effect by duplicating layers , apply some filters and blending modes using special layers. The process is very simple and easy. The whole process is as follows -
Step 1: First , install the latest version of Photoshop on your computer. Select the picture file you want to create the watercolor effect. Duplicate the background layer . It is best to reproduce three times. You can press "control day " to copy layers. Press three times. Now turn the two primers . You will notice a small icon. This tiny icon determines that the layer is visible or not. When it is visible, it means that layers are visible and when you click the icon disappears , it means that the layers are no longer visible.
Step 2: Select the first layer, and it will appear in blue. Point your cursor to the menu Filter > Artistic > cut . Just after selecting a filter , a dialog box appears. You will notice that there are three boxes. It is the number of second level is for simplicity and the last edge is the edge fidelity. Set the value of the first two boxes four and the last two . Click OK to save and exit.
Step 3: Point your cursor on the palate and select the layer blending mode option. Click the drop-down menu , set it to normal and select the brightness mode - mixing. Now turning to the second layer over the primer layer. Go to menu Filter> Artistic > Dry Brush . You have three boxes on the size of the brush , brush detail and texture option . Set the first two boxes and the last ten box three . Click OK to save.
Step 4: Select the layer a copy , go to the options shuffle mode again, and click the arrow pointing down . Change the screen mode fusion. Click inside the small icon and click to other visible layers. Point your cursor to the menu Filter > Noise> median . A dialog box appears. Set the value to 12 radios . Click OK to save and exit. To complete the watercolor effects change the blend mode option in dim light . Now , change the way layers merge the arrow pointing down and select soft light . Here you get the latest release .
Keep practicing and enjoy the good results!
