Creating a Watercolor Effect Using Photoshop
In this tutorial we will learn how to create a watercolor effect using Photoshop. Its very simple to apply on your images.
Step-1
Open an image, I will use this image because it suit to my tricks.

Step-2
CTRL + J, duplicate the image. Now you will have a layer which labeled as “layer 1â€. SHIFT + CTRL + U, desaturate the image and you will get something like this:


Step-4
CTRL + E to merge up both layers. CTRL + J, duplicate layer 1. Select layer 1 copy and go to filter > blur > Gaussian Blur > radius 6. Set the layer blend mode to linear burn. CTRL + J on layer background and put the layer background copy at the top of all layer and set the layer blend mode to color.

Step- 5
Hope you are still with me. Select layer background copy and add a layer mask, fill it with black color.

Step-6
Still with the layer background copy, go to image > adjustment > curve and set as below

Step-7
Create a new layer and put it top of all layer. Fill it with #ffecd1. Set layer blend option to linear burn.

Step-8
We are nearly there, now select layer 1 and set the opacity to 60% or whatever you think suitable. Select the background copy layer’s mask, with a 45px soft brush, opacity 65%, brush the face area. Here is it!

The difference:

Hope you guys enjoy this! Thanks!
Credit: kailoon.com
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about 11 months ago
Not a good guide for a newb. Like many internet guides, the author assumes too much “common sense” that does not exist. The guide is missing at least half of the required steps in order to be newb-friendly. I’ve tried for hours and cannot finish this.
about 1 year ago
#ffecd1 is the code of color to chose. Double click on fore ground color and color picker window will open, then you chose the color. There is a box #where you must type the code ffecd1. You will get the color selected.
Thanks for your query.
about 1 year ago
ok…I’m lost at stage 7. What is #ffecd1 and how do I find it?