In this article, we will learn to make a photo look like a painting in watercolor . You can create the effect by duplicating layers , apply some filters and blending modes using special layers. The process is very simple and easy. Any method is as follows -
Step 1: First, install the latest version of Photoshop on your computer. Select the picture file you want to create watercolor effect . Duplicate the background layer . It is preferable to reproduce three times . You can press ' control j "to copy layers. Press them three times. Now turn the two primary layers. You will notice a small icon. This small icon determines that the layer is visible or not. When it is visible , this means the layers are visible and when you click the icon disappears , it means that the layers are no longer visible.
Step 2: Select layer , and it will appear in blue. Point your cursor to the menu Filter > Artistic > cutting. Just after the filter selection , a dialog box appears. You will notice that there are three boxes. One is the number of levels is a second edge for simplicity and the last is an edge fidelity. Set the value of the first two boxes four and the last two. Click OK to save and exit.
Step 3: Move your cursor on the layers palate and select the blending mode . Click on the dropdown menu , set to normal brightness and select the mode - mixing. Now , turn on the second layer over the primary 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 of ten and the last box of three. Click OK to save.
Step 4: Select the layer a copy , go to the options shuffle mode again and select the arrow pointing down . Change the blend mode to Screen . 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 blending mode option in dim light . Now change the way layers merge arrow pointing down and select soft light. Here you get the latest release .
Keep practicing and enjoy the good results!