Watercolour Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a beautiful watercolour effect in Adobe Photoshop and apply it to almost any image.
This effect works especially well on landscapes, architecture, and creative artwork. With a few simple steps, you can transform your photos into painterly watercolour-style images that look hand-painted and artistic.
Once you understand the technique, you can adapt it to suit different images and styles.
Watch the Watercolour Photoshop Tutorial
Watch the full tutorial below to see how to create the watercolour effect step by step.
What You’ll Learn in This Tutorial
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
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Create a watercolour-style effect in Photoshop
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Use textures to enhance the painted look
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Blend photos into artistic artwork
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Adjust colours and contrast for a soft finish
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Apply the effect to different image types
Who This Tutorial Is For
This tutorial is perfect for:
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Photoshop beginners
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Digital artists
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Photographers
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Designers creating artistic effects
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Anyone wanting a painterly photo style
Where You Can Use This Effect
The watercolour effect works great for:
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Wall art and prints
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Creative portfolios
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Landscapes and architecture photos
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Social media graphics
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Personal art projects
Professional Photoshop Editing Services
If you’d like your photos professionally transformed into watercolour-style artwork, I offer custom Photoshop editing services.
Attribution and Licensing
rgbstock.com/Nicolas Raymond: http://www.rgbstock.com/bigphoto/nFtRXte%2FWashington%2BDC%2BCapitol%2B-%2BHDR
rgbstock.com/Colin Brough: http://www.rgbstock.com/bigphoto/mG0NzbI%2FRuined%2Bchurch
Some images are used under the SXC License
Background Music: Sovereign Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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