Hi there, Spraguemates! I'll be delivering a new roundup every other week, featuring some great tutorials you can find online to improve your Photoshop skills! This week, we're going to explore how we can use various watercolor effects on our photos and backgrounds.

Super Cool Watercolor Effect in 10 Steps

I have seen this effect created by some digital designers and I love the look it gives to just about any photo or layout. Use this technique to create your own photo masks, blend and layer photos for a wonderful collage, or design some of your own papers.

Click HERE to go to the tutorial.

Create a Paint Spatter Image

This tutorial is very similar in style to the first tutorial, but the author uses different steps to achieve a similar look. I really like how this shows you how one style of masking looks completely different simply by changing the brushes you select.

Click HERE to go to the tutorial.

Create the Look of Watercolor Painted Text

You've created your watercolor photo masks; now it's time to see what can be done with text. Not only do you learn how to create the watercolor text look, but you will also learn how to create your own watercolor paper.

Click HERE to go to the tutorial.

Turn a Photo into a Watercolor Painting

Taking a photo and transforming it from an average photo into art always inspires me. Finally there is a tutorial where you can achieve the look of watercolor without actually painting. I'm all for that.

Click HERE to go to the tutorial.

Watercolor Brushes and Textures

Here you will find a plethora of watercolor and paint brushes.

Click HERE to download a few and have fun creating!

I can't wait to see your layouts and photos in our galleries!