Photoshop Watercolor Photo Effect Tutorial

Photoshop Watercolor Photo Effect Tutorial

In this comprehensive tutorial by Arunz Creations, you'll discover how to transform a portrait into a beautiful watercolor painting using Photoshop.

The process begins by organizing your layers into a group and temporarily hiding it. Next, you'll select specific colors from the portrait using the Color Range tool to create a precise selection. After applying the selection as a mask on the group and inverting it, you'll create a new empty layer beneath the group and fill it with white to serve as the base for your watercolor effect.

This method allows you to achieve a stunning watercolor painting effect by blending the colors from the portrait with a textured appearance reminiscent of traditional watercolor techniques.

It's a creative and artistic way to enhance your photos and add a unique touch of painterly style using Photoshop's powerful tools and layering techniques.

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