Generating a stain this way on each layer allows you to freely edit the composition later.Īpply a first filter in the model layer from Filter> Filter Gallery> Artistic> Sponge: (Brush size: 0, Definition: 0, Smoothness: 3). Use the Spot Healing Brush tool to clone any areas that may seem irregular and where the edges join are so that they are no longer noticeable.Ĭonvert both layers into Smart Objects in order to apply filters convert them in the layer window by right-clicking in the layer name area, not on the thumbnail, note that the menus are different depending on where you click.Ĭreate a folder under the model layer, add 4 new layers and apply a brush from the downloaded set in each one of them. Flatten all the layers avoiding that any of the pieces of texture remain outside the canvas, this would increase the file size. Then make a copy of the texture layer using the Move tool and while pressing the Alt key move the layer to an adjoining area, create in this copy of the layer a layer mask and generate a linear gradient from black to transparent to smooth the edge.Ĭombine the copy of the texture from Layer> Merge Down and repeat these steps to cover the entire A4. Using the Move tool drag the image of the texture onto the tab of the A4 and once it is activated, drop it more or less in the centre of the A4.Ĭlone the texture of the watercolour paper to cover the A4.Īdapt the size making it a little smaller, with Edit> Free Transform. Open the images by dragging them to the tab area, by not dragging them to this area they become Smart Objects. You can also load them from within Photoshop in the Brushes window menu.

Load the brushes with a double click on the file Photoshop will open if you don’t already have it open and you’re done. Start by creating an A4 document, naming it watercolour.

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