Creating Believable Watercolors

By Larry Becker · Issue: V4N5 (2007)

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Related Tags: filters, watercolor filter, watercolor look

In my job, I see all kinds of digital photos that attempt to simulate watercolor paintings by simply using the Watercolor filter, but I’ve found that eliminating the strong black edges helps create a more realistic watercolor effect.

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Related Tags: filters, watercolor filter, watercolor look

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1 Reply to Creating Believable Watercolors:

Stephanie
June 8, 2010 at 6:27 pm

I like this effect on a mountain/river scene. A nice way to get a watercolour without having to know how to paint…..in my next life I’ll have time to sit & paint it!

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