Watercolor Effect in Photoshop

This effect is a quick way to create a Watercolor feel to text, logo, ect. I'm working with Text, my Name. The Font I choose is one that represents the feel of a Brush. 

Step 1: Basic Effect.

The first effects will be in Layer Style:

1. Inner Shadow: the Color is a very dark gray (#080808)
1. Blend Mode: Soft Light
2. Opacity: 75%
3. Other settings: 119°, 4px, 32px.


2. Satin: the Color is White
1. Blend Mode: Overlay
2. Opacity: 28%
3. Other settings: 14°, 82px, 32px, 
4. Contour: Gaussian in reverse.

Step 2: Smart Filters.

1. Gaussian Blur: about 0,5 to 1 px 
   
2. Ripple: 25 %
3. Median: 4 px

Set the Blend Mode of the object to Multiply.

Step 3: Clipping Mask Texture.

Now add a Paint Texture as a Clipping Mask. The Texture should be in Black and White. Set the Blend Mode to Lighten.

Step 4: Vector Mask Texture.

Now create a Group containing the Object and Clipping Mask. Give the Group a Mask and start painting with a Watercolor Brush on the Mask. Set the Opacity of the Mask around 65 - 70%. 

Step 5: Adjustment Layers.

These settings will depend on your object and taste. 

1. Brightness/contrast: brightness: 17
2. Hue/saturation: saturation: 32 and Lightness: -12

Step 6: Finishing Touch.

The finishing touch is a Paper Texture as Background and some Paint Splashes.

Font: Avera Sans TC Brush.