On The Vine 2 - Painted with Repost

Sorry, no tomatoes here.

Recently had a request for a painting that could be used for a small poster print with space for a line of text reversed out (at top). Haven't done watercolors in a few years, so attempted to create a water-color illusion using in Photoshop features and my Wacom stylus. Don't know if I'll really do anything with this, but it was very fun. Anyone have any really decent methods of creating a wash?

Also, just downloaded Ryan's mats/frame actions, gave them a try and want to say "Thanks, I love it!"

A very nice effect. I think it would be neat to see it printed on a fine art or canvas paper.

And you are welcome for the action.

I think I'd like it more if the black extended to the edges of your mat.

Yeah, everytime I look at those raggedy edges, I dislike them more. They don't look at all like the edges of a real watercolor wash. This has been a real learning process, and I can't yet say that I have mastered the stylus as paintbrush. I accept all tips on how to achieve a "real" painted look - if it's possible.

Here's the repost:

There ya go, Janet!

Superb! Really well done watercolor effect.

I much prefer #2. Very well done.