(this image is also included with the project files)

I have already created a watercolor texture pattern, and you will find it with the project files so make sure to download it and follow alongĪnd the last thing we need is another texture for the dual brush settings.ĭon’t worry, I’m gonna explain dual brush later, the only thing you need to know here is that I took a normal soft brush from the general brushes folder, and I just clicked once in the middle. You can use any watercolor texture you like, but it’s best if you use a seamless repeatable texture, that way you don’t get a hard edge in your brush strokes, The next thing we’re gonna need is a watercolor texture background that we will be using as a texture in the brush settings later, it will give our brush an authentic watercolor look. I downloaded this one from Texture Labs, and I like to use this one because it has a nice rounded shape and it has, some watercolor stains on the edges. The first thing you are going need is a watercolor brush stain, just like the one you see here. To make a watercolor brush in Photoshop that looks realistic, you’re going to need a couple of things ready first,

We’ll cover everything from creating brush presets to adjusting the brush settings and customizing it, and you’ll be able to make multiple variations of watercolors just by changing the textures and the brush settings to achieve the perfect watercolor effect.īy the end of this article, you’ll have a better understanding of how to create your own watercolor brushes and how to use them in your digital art. In this article, we’ll take a step-by-step approach to show you how to create your own watercolor brushes in Photoshop. Watercolor painting is a popular medium, but it can be challenging to achieve the same effect digitally without experience in digital painting.įortunately, Photoshop offers a range of tools that can help you create your own watercolor brushes to use in your digital art, With a little bit of experimentation, you can create a brush that mimics the look and feel of traditional watercolor paint.

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