Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Of course, we are not limited to the
Soft Light
mode, there are some other options
such as
Multiply
,
Lighten
,
Overlay
, and
Color
that also produce nice results. The
benefit of using this Bloom layer on top of the watercolor is that we can get much
more vivid colors and a better contrast. However, we don't have to stop here.
Best practice - the Watercolor Painting effect
Similar to the Painting effect, we can add an extra touch to our render when using
the Watercolor effect. Once again, we have to go through the process of creating a 50
percent gray layer, change it to overlay, and add the
Bevel & Emboss
layer style. If
you can't remember the steps, have a look at the
Best practice - adding a varnish layer
section found in this chapter.
However, in this instance, we need to locate the watercolor texture present in
Artistic
Surfaces
, as shown in the following screenshot:
Adding this extra detail to our image greatly creates the sensation that we are
looking at a painting. The grain that is added really mimics the sediments that are
left when the pigment is diluted and applied to the paper.
However, did you know that there is an extra layer of detail that can be added to
both the Painting and Watercolor effects? This second layer is produced by using
the Sketch effect to boost the image and give a better outline to the building and
other elements.
