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Water color effect

Dec 9, 2012 7:22 AM

Tags: #watercolor #layers_filter

I am trying to make a photo like a water color.

The formula I am using has me

Apply filter->Dry Brush

Create New Layer

Add Layer mask

Then Edit->Fill->Use Pattern->Custom Pattern

However, under 'Custom Pattern' it says select 'Gouche Light on Watercolor' but this is not an option.

How do I get 'Gouche Light on Watercolor' to show up??

372 Views 4 Replies Latest reply: EricaLynneLarson, Dec 9, 2012 6:56 PM

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1. Ann Bens,

Dec 9, 2012 7:48 AM in reply to CoonieZ

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A moderator will come along soon and move this to the Photoshop forum.

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2. R_Kelly,

Dec 9, 2012 11:45 AM in reply to CoonieZ

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Look under Artist Surfaces from the pattern fill flyout menu:

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3. nickna12,

Dec 9, 2012 12:04 PM in reply to CoonieZ

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Aplying the Dry Brush filter and some pattern texture will not by themselves make a very convincing watercolour effect - remember too that there are watercolours made using transparent watercolour pigment and from opaque watercolour - like gouache. There are different watercolour looks as well - like wet on dry, dry on wet, and wet in wet. Watercolourists generally don't mix transparent and opaque painting. If you are going for a transparent effect you can make your own paper pattern to simulate Cold Press watercolour paper using the Reticulation filter and then applying the Soft Light Blend Mode to it.

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4. EricaLynneLarson,

Dec 9, 2012 6:56 PM in reply to CoonieZ

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There are a number of great tutorials online that can help you with this technique. I think this video shows a pretty convincing watercolor effect:

See also:

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/watercolor-painting/

http://10steps.sg/tutorials/photoshop/transform-photo-into-watercolor- painting/

http://bluefaqs.com/2010/04/watercolor-effect-photoshop-tutorials/

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