How to Create a Watercolor Painting Effect in Photoshop

In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you a clever combination of Photoshop filters that converts an image into a realistic looking watercolour painting effect. A range of built-in filters will produce the foundations of the effect, then the addition of a paper texture and some finishing touches with a watercolour Photoshop brush pack adds an extra level of realism to produce a convincing final result.
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  • @spoongraphics
    @spoongraphics2 жыл бұрын

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  • @43bonka

    @43bonka

    5 ай бұрын

    I cannot find out how to buy/down load the brushes. I went through the steps but I am at a loss to find out how to get the brushes. Thank you.

  • @FOBsinCanada
    @FOBsinCanada2 жыл бұрын

    Note to self: Convert layer to Smart Object (1:01) Apply Dry Brush (1:24) Apply Cutout (1:35) Change Blending Options for Cutout to Pin Light (1:53) Filter > Blur > Smart Blur, change the blending mode to Screen and reduce opacity (2:13) Filter > Stylize > Find Edges, change blending mode to Multiply and reduce opacity --> Makes sketch lines, but can look ugly in places with gradients, so you can switch to Darken instead.

  • @RustadMarketing
    @RustadMarketing2 жыл бұрын

    Always clear and to the point. I was able to learn the process and immediately apply my new skills to a project with pretty decent results. Thank you Chris!

  • @chasface
    @chasface2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video, I really appreciated the pace. As a more advanced user, it was nice to just get the information quickly instead of listening through a drawn out video!! Thank you!

  • @ruthkidson7470
    @ruthkidson7470 Жыл бұрын

    Just want to say thank you. I've been creating flower watercolours to illustrate a book I'm writing and they're amazing - and so simple to do! Thank you VERY much.

  • @fredfoto7362
    @fredfoto73622 жыл бұрын

    I've been looking for a good watercolour effect for several years on KZread and this is the best to date.

  • @ahmedsuleiman1130
    @ahmedsuleiman11302 жыл бұрын

    This is a terrific and spot on tutorial for all and sundry. Concise, spot on and delivered rightly. You are the best always and forever ❤👍👌.

  • @lensXgrade
    @lensXgrade11 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir. I spent 4 days 3 nights to learn this. I have searched everywhere in the internet but finally found a video.....✌️

  • @blackhoundrise8431
    @blackhoundrise8431 Жыл бұрын

    amazing tutorial and the brushes were worth it. Thanks a ton Chris.

  • @zhenikosha
    @zhenikosha9 ай бұрын

    Thanks! It's very and completely useful short class. Especially interesting is the info on blending smart filters

  • @tinadominic8064
    @tinadominic80642 жыл бұрын

    This was EXCELLENT and just what I needed!! Thank you :D

  • @KateAnastasia
    @KateAnastasia11 ай бұрын

    This is the best tutorial I have seen yet! Thank you SO much!

  • @kurtisca
    @kurtisca2 жыл бұрын

    Love your tutorials! They are quality made, efficient and effective (everything you could want in a video).

  • @tonyhinderman
    @tonyhinderman10 ай бұрын

    This video claps, thank you so much! Subbed, so quick and to the point love it

  • @PeterMorrison73
    @PeterMorrison732 жыл бұрын

    Great work, thanks so much Chris!

  • @itsmeliska1186
    @itsmeliska11862 жыл бұрын

    This video is genius, exactly what I was looking for!

  • @artgeometrix6346
    @artgeometrix63462 жыл бұрын

    This is great. So much going on. Very cohesive.

  • @christinadipinto
    @christinadipinto9 ай бұрын

    This is SUCH a good tutorial!! Thank you!

  • @jonathandietrich3244
    @jonathandietrich32444 ай бұрын

    This is fantastic, looks perfectly like what I've been searching for. Good video too, better than other tutorials which feel far too slow, only to realize when you've skipped forward that you've missed something critical, the pacing here was exactly what's needed in my opinion!

  • @davidwahl5549
    @davidwahl554910 ай бұрын

    Incredibly helpful, thank you!

  • @moonlightelegantphotography
    @moonlightelegantphotography Жыл бұрын

    Great video and refresher exactly what I needed to complete an image I was working on :)

  • @whitesebi
    @whitesebi8 ай бұрын

    Dude I just realised who you are - I used to READ your tutorials 12 years ago when I was getting through my final years of design at high school. SO good to see you're still doing amazingly useful tutorials!! Good stuff!

  • @spoongraphics

    @spoongraphics

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks! That's so awesome to hear. Spoon Graphics is going through a bit of a period of neglect at the moment but that's the kind of motivation I need to get back into it haha

  • @t.p.1166
    @t.p.1166 Жыл бұрын

    Your video is unbelievably helpful and well-made. I often have a hard time following PS tutorials or my version is outdated. I can't thank you enough, the result was amazing!! 💯🧡🙏🌟

  • @Mischiou
    @Mischiou Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed the tutorial. Very well explained. Thanks for sharing.

  • @vcstar5
    @vcstar52 жыл бұрын

    Loved this awesome video! Thank you for sharing.

  • @rubin1710
    @rubin171011 ай бұрын

    Excellent tutorial . I am a new user to Photoshop & you really make it simple . Thanks

  • @floridastateuniversityperc5193
    @floridastateuniversityperc5193 Жыл бұрын

    I've been looking for a way to convert my girlfriend's new office building photo into a watercolor to print on "thank you" cards--this is perfect! I'm so excited to mess around with it some more!

  • @user-tk9vb9xq6w
    @user-tk9vb9xq6w Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, very easy method especially for newbie like me. Thank you for sharing this beautiful method.

  • @JoshBowren
    @JoshBowren5 ай бұрын

    Bravo, great technique, thank you!!!

  • @dannycovey7199
    @dannycovey71995 ай бұрын

    AMAZING! Thank you!

  • @gallystops
    @gallystops Жыл бұрын

    This rocks!

  • @linduremix
    @linduremix Жыл бұрын

    love this

  • @hollyherman9810
    @hollyherman9810Ай бұрын

    this tutorial is great!

  • @ARoznowski47
    @ARoznowski472 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!

  • @quacquac_quacquac
    @quacquac_quacquac2 жыл бұрын

    Love it 🥰🥰

  • @vvardumyan
    @vvardumyan Жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, thanks a lot!

  • @harjith.d.bubber
    @harjith.d.bubber2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tutorial

  • @itsmehjesssicaa
    @itsmehjesssicaa2 жыл бұрын

    Very cool and easy to follow

  • @prokassim
    @prokassim2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome !

  • @dominiclester3232
    @dominiclester3232 Жыл бұрын

    Exceptional thanks 👏👏

  • @frustrattv4078
    @frustrattv40783 ай бұрын

    That was sick. Thank you for that

  • @RaniaKaram
    @RaniaKaram2 ай бұрын

    Thanks heaps for this great videos of the basics of watercolor image rendering. As we are all developing our own individual ways and techniques, this video is a great step by step instruction

  • @neocurse
    @neocurse Жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial!

  • @d.a.ackerman2552
    @d.a.ackerman2552 Жыл бұрын

    Really clear step-by-step instructions. One thing worth noting -- the suggested filter settings are more effective for original images that are low-resolution. (Of course, you do not need high-res if you are going to trash the details to fake a watercolor painting!) So start by resizing to a few MPx. And remember to convert to 8-bit so all the filters work. The sky's the limit. Thanks, Chris.

  • @vdesignsthings
    @vdesignsthings2 ай бұрын

    amazing!! thank you!

  • @nicp1649
    @nicp1649Ай бұрын

    Great Video!

  • @spoongraphics
    @spoongraphics Жыл бұрын

    Watercolour Blooms Photoshop Brushes used in this video - spoon.graphics/3fsrBHa

  • @spoongraphics
    @spoongraphics Жыл бұрын

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  • @victoria_1122ab
    @victoria_1122ab2 жыл бұрын

    Muchas gracias bien explicado, hermosa imagen, lo hare.

  • @harjith.d.bubber
    @harjith.d.bubber2 жыл бұрын

    Super!!

  • @obv_design9310
    @obv_design93102 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, Chris!😍 True talent! ⭐

  • @bala1000mina
    @bala1000mina2 ай бұрын

    Very helpful and enjoyable tutorial! I learnt a lot! Thank you so much Chris! God bless and good uck!

  • @mashm.4079
    @mashm.4079 Жыл бұрын

    thx for the video:)

  • @yanivrozenberg4583
    @yanivrozenberg4583 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks you content! A question tho, how did you apply a new photo to smart object?

  • @michelleargue4207
    @michelleargue4207 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for creating this video tutorial. I am new to Photoshop so I don't really know what I'm doing so I had to pause and click to work through it but it was very clear to follow. I had a slight problem and was wondering if you could help. My version of Ps didn't have a selection for Jitter. I also downloaded the brushes but had a hard time opening because the file name was too large. I kept getting an error code to change the file name it was too long to access the brushes. I couldn't end up finding the 1057 brush. Thank you for any help you have to offer. Thank you.

  • @renkessler5476
    @renkessler5476 Жыл бұрын

    Your technique is brilliant! I love the results I am getting. I am still learning, but my results keep getting better and I am learning to make some tweaks on a photo-by-photo basis.

  • @amydeleon3387
    @amydeleon3387 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you - I just downloaded an action pack that is suppose to do this but doesn't - now I can do this myself & will buy my goodies from you instead!

  • @altair_ezio01
    @altair_ezio0111 ай бұрын

    Amazing, I was wondering how to make the edges of a picture like that👍

  • @abpandit1
    @abpandit12 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @Desi2Rang
    @Desi2Rang2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Cris, Nice Tutorial, A few things, images are 72 dpi, will 300 dpi image will have same effect ? Where to set color , i tried another venice image, but colors got dulled.

  • @thebasicmaterialsproject1892
    @thebasicmaterialsproject18922 жыл бұрын

    awesome channel

  • @user-rx7pu6bm3o
    @user-rx7pu6bm3o Жыл бұрын

    question : if you are going to print on water color would you skip the textured paper layer and do just a white sheet?

  • @1uamrit
    @1uamrit2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @ms7833
    @ms783320 күн бұрын

    You are very good at clicking everywhere brah!

  • @GraphicDesignerFineArts
    @GraphicDesignerFineArts2 жыл бұрын

    Tnx.

  • @nauimunoz3644
    @nauimunoz3644Ай бұрын

    I immediately thought to myself that it sounds like Elmer Fudd made the video and now I can't unhear it

  • @floridastateuniversityperc5193
    @floridastateuniversityperc5193Ай бұрын

    Hey there! I have tried so many times since updating PS to do this, and every time I get to the stamping part it doesn't work--I have followed the instructions to the letter and have no idea why its not working?

  • @uxerthekus
    @uxerthekus8 ай бұрын

    For those who are struggling with the last step (I was too): 1. open the new image and copy it 2. Go to the original smart object (main) click twice on the thumbnail 3. Paste the new image 4. and Save (cmd+s) just right after so the main smart object updates and there you go.

  • @Victorgonzalez-vy1uk
    @Victorgonzalez-vy1uk Жыл бұрын

    Where can I find a splatter brush?

  • @sandraslate
    @sandraslate Жыл бұрын

    life saver today! Thank you! However, I did try to download the paper texture and I must have gotten the wrong folder. Maybe just clarify where to find that file. I found a work around, and love the results. Again- THANKS

  • @KnowingHeart613
    @KnowingHeart6138 ай бұрын

    Amazing technique. I made it an action so that I don't have the change the smart image every time to use this look.

  • @DaddyGotCakes
    @DaddyGotCakes2 жыл бұрын

    is there a way to apply effect without the $15 surprise at the end?

  • @43bonka
    @43bonka5 ай бұрын

    I can't find how/where to download the brushes.

  • @pinopino8172
    @pinopino81722 жыл бұрын

    Thanks .. but, could you advice me which better to buy - Intel® Iris® Xe MAX graphics 4GB LPDDR4x memory OR - NVIDIA® GeForce® MX350 with 2GB GDDR5 graphics memory ???? For laptop inspiron 7000 i7 11thgeneration for graphic designers program Please reply. Thanks

  • @irynalk9231
    @irynalk9231 Жыл бұрын

    how did you save it in the end and how did you do it to the tulips?

  • @TomGaruccio_Realtor

    @TomGaruccio_Realtor

    Жыл бұрын

    did you ever figure this out? For some reason I cant get it to work

  • @ejstewart3098
    @ejstewart30985 ай бұрын

    This was awesome, however, I am lost on using this by putting another image in there, doesn't seem to work for me.

  • @ameliaWilson-qo8nr
    @ameliaWilson-qo8nr Жыл бұрын

    Love this video, I'm just struggling with the very last step/trick! I cannot figure out how to save PSB or whatever and get the image to change. I've rewatched it and googled for the answer and I'm still not able to get it to work. Thanks for your help! :)

  • @murphydelgato

    @murphydelgato

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the same issue. Everything was clear except for the last bit.

  • @rahulhaldar5524

    @rahulhaldar5524

    11 ай бұрын

    @@murphydelgato I also same problem, please some help us

  • @edwardgyu7990
    @edwardgyu79902 жыл бұрын

    can you rename the smart filters? different ones are the same name - filter gallery

  • @blanchefeekes4287
    @blanchefeekes42877 ай бұрын

    I am from the U.S and have no vat #. I seem to be unable to order the watercolor brushes. Is there any information to help me?

  • @Gnitagn
    @Gnitagn2 жыл бұрын

    💕

  • @Nogreaterjoy1
    @Nogreaterjoy1 Жыл бұрын

    This worked beautifully the first day. But the second day- the watercolor blooms look pixilated. It isn't showing a gradual fading of the color. Is that a change in the settings?

  • @Nogreaterjoy1

    @Nogreaterjoy1

    Жыл бұрын

    I discovered the issue was that the brush was set on Dissolve instead of Normal.

  • @thepowerofdefinition
    @thepowerofdefinition Жыл бұрын

    Hi Chris, it was all going well up to the point 3:38, as I used the watercolor brush nothing was appearing, (the brush did not reveal the image) Can you help?

  • @suzannedommer8673

    @suzannedommer8673

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too! Still working on it...

  • @suzannedommer8673

    @suzannedommer8673

    Жыл бұрын

    OK, I figured out part of it..On the TOP rwo of settings, make sure the mode is NORMAL.

  • @kevinfomby1399

    @kevinfomby1399

    10 ай бұрын

    Hey, how else did you fix it? i also cannot stamp my image using the brush. Thanks!@@suzannedommer8673

  • @Okayama79
    @Okayama792 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video, but I bought the "watercolor brushes" you recommended from your link and it gave me "high exposure" brushes instead!!!

  • @mariemcconnell4860
    @mariemcconnell4860 Жыл бұрын

    My filter gallery is grayed out and I can't access it? Do you know why? I changed my jpg to a smart object and my color space is rgb...

  • @d.a.ackerman2552

    @d.a.ackerman2552

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you make your original image 8-bit?

  • @gabymorrison1487
    @gabymorrison14873 ай бұрын

    I am new to Photoshop, so really sorry for the silly question, but I am 3:32 into the video, and when I go to use a brush, nothing changes after I try to start stamping. The textured image isn't removed to start revealing the original image. Please help :):)

  • @maudcilissen7499

    @maudcilissen7499

    3 ай бұрын

    Set the Brush Mode to Normal :-)

  • @gabymorrison1487

    @gabymorrison1487

    3 ай бұрын

    @@maudcilissen7499 heya, thanks so much for responding. My brush is set to normal :/ :(

  • @laneyoneal6989
    @laneyoneal6989Ай бұрын

    I would like to know how to do this without having to buy a brush set. Or the option of a cheaper brush set. I know there is a more recent video where you show how to make a "watercolor" effect with Generative Fill AI, but that seems unavailable after the most recent update. Maybe an additional video?

  • @arleensmith2734
    @arleensmith2734 Жыл бұрын

    Do you happen to have a step by step instruction for this tutorial?

  • @MarioGomez-yi6gs

    @MarioGomez-yi6gs

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you not watch the video?

  • @RiiiLEEYiiSaWEESoME
    @RiiiLEEYiiSaWEESoME7 ай бұрын

    When I stamp the photo with the brush tool, it’s not restoring the original artwork. It’s not really doing anything. Did I miss a step? 3:38

  • @slbarry10

    @slbarry10

    6 ай бұрын

    I'm having the same problem, did you find the issue?

  • @freyarosekelly4742
    @freyarosekelly4742 Жыл бұрын

    can someone tell me why it won't work. when I go to pick the brush on the image nothing happens. no image is appearing

  • @Rydersilvery

    @Rydersilvery

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever figure this out?

  • @43bonka
    @43bonka5 ай бұрын

    I am completely lost on how to DL the canvas and make a layer out of it.

  • @janimalzz8002
    @janimalzz80022 жыл бұрын

    Can you please show how to do this in Affinity Photo?😳😁

  • @spoongraphics

    @spoongraphics

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've heard the Affinity apps are great but I'm afraid I don't have any experience with them myself

  • @xvzw
    @xvzw Жыл бұрын

    When I brush nothing is deleted. the paper stays the same

  • @iamaleks9138

    @iamaleks9138

    Жыл бұрын

    same cant figure it out

  • @jsauls2388

    @jsauls2388

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm having the same problem

  • @z0na374

    @z0na374

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jsauls2388 You have to change Color Picker (Foreground Color) from black to white.

  • @gisellemorales9141

    @gisellemorales9141

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jsauls2388 it's your mode. It has to be normal to work

  • @Rydersilvery

    @Rydersilvery

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever figure this out? @iamaleks9138 @jsauls2388

  • @99for1ministries
    @99for1ministries15 күн бұрын

    I clicked on the link but I was met with a "Unsafe Website Detected by Total Defense" screen??

  • @adriennecaine9425
    @adriennecaine94252 жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris, You brilliant human. When you starting an Instagram page! 😶‍🌫

  • @annehealy7926
    @annehealy7926 Жыл бұрын

    I wind up with a blank screen 😢

  • @rafaelmurzabekov2360
    @rafaelmurzabekov23602 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant as always! Thank you! But what is this accent btw? I mean br[u]sh not br[a]sh. It sounds pleasant to me.

  • @spoongraphics

    @spoongraphics

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rafael, I’m curious to hear your guess at my accent first!

  • @thepraniclife4557
    @thepraniclife4557 Жыл бұрын

    I am stamping on the mask but nothing is happening. No changes. I just see the uppermost layer

  • @pierukvacuumexcavation

    @pierukvacuumexcavation

    Жыл бұрын

    I get the same, everything great until that point

  • @margotromp4970

    @margotromp4970

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here…

  • @missantarctica5

    @missantarctica5

    Жыл бұрын

    same here.

  • @yanivrozenberg4583

    @yanivrozenberg4583

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here. Make sure you working on the MASK layer, and adjust the the feather and density it will pop up

  • @longbridge4029

    @longbridge4029

    Жыл бұрын

    No it doesn't. Followed the lesson to the letter, but stamping on the mask just didn't work. Disappointing.

  • @breazyzy5254
    @breazyzy52542 жыл бұрын

    Any way to get free brushes? I mean this isnt a tutorial if its paid

  • @annebrooks5940
    @annebrooks5940 Жыл бұрын

    Ok, totally lost you when you applied the second Smart Filter. Please help

  • @annehealy7926
    @annehealy7926 Жыл бұрын

    Doesn’t work for me - I’m asked to rasterize the smart object before applying the brush edits.

  • @Rydersilvery

    @Rydersilvery

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever figure this out?