Tutorial: watercolor painting effect in Photoshop

Now you know how to add a subtle touch of paint and paper texture to your graphics — with Photoshop and no magic at all!

Let me admit the following, I adore airy watercolor applied to rough paper. It feels like two opposites were brought to a perfect co-existence, and I fully understand all the creators perceiving this balance. Hope you are the one, as I’m happy to introduce a tutorial on the very watercolor effect in Photoshop.

Trending watercolor is now imbuing all aspects of a designer’s life, and there are almost any resources available: watercolor textures, illustrations, brushes. We ourselves have already touched it by bringing you some freebies and guides. However, I don’t find it all-sufficient until you give a go to this video prepared by Photoshop Tutorials team.

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Creating a watercolor painting effect

I can’t tell it’ll be an effortless process. Or the effect will replace another watercolor tool you have already. No. However, the tutorial allows you to plunge in an enthralling artistic process and bring something of your own.

Before you start, be sure to update your Photoshop to the CC version and download all the required materials. Alternatively, you can try this watercolor effect on a different image — I guess, it will make the whole process even more captivating. Hope you’ll love the result a lot!