With the other layer go to Layer > Merge Group. Group all the layers with watercolor brushes and duplicate the group. Repeat this steps with different colors until you achieve something similar like int the picture below. Also you can try different Blend Modes, in this case I used Normal but you can try Multiply as well. Select a different brush and use red for the color. Create a new layer, then with just one click paint place some paint on the layer. Bitbox has some other amazing watercolor brushes as well, so feel free to test different ones as well.Ĭreate a new layer and select the Brush Tool (B) and blue for the color.
Go ahead and download these watercolor brushes. Now let's use some brushes, in this case the fantastic Bitbox set of watercolor brushes. Of course, I can change the direction during the creation as this process is fluid.Ĭreate a new document in Photoshop, I used a wallpaper size of 1920 pixels by 1200 pixels.ĭownload this old paper texture pack, and place the Paper 2.jpg in your document. It allows me to look through various elements and plan the direction to follow. This research and planning process is intertwined.
I look for references images based on a sketch that i have in mind.
The first step here is actually the first step in all my projects. This tutorial will be based around creating a really cool watercolor effect, but this technique works just as well when creating paintings in Photoshop. Watercolor is one of those effects that can be difficult to replicate digitally, but with a little practice and experimentation I think you’ll find it can be rather fun.