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Create a vector watercolor

Hi

I'd like to an create image that looks like watercolour but the image is made up of small vector shapes.

Is there a function in illustrator that does this - or is it done by the artist?

I can't upload an Ai file to this forum, so I've put a sample Ai file of what I'm talking about in Dropbox.

Thanks

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Correct answer SJRiegel

You will want to open the Image Trace Panel and change the settings to get the result you want

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That file looks like it was created using Image Trace settings on a photo or scan.

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When I try image trace, it turns the image into black and white and one large shape. The small shapes that create the watercolour are lost.

SJRiegelCorrect answer

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You will want to open the Image Trace Panel and change the settings to get the result you want

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In the Brushes panel you can find some watercolor brushes in the Artistic library.

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Thanks Ton - I am not an experienced use - so it may be that I don't understand the process.

But, when I use a watercolour brush, to, for example, create a line - it remains one line - not a series of shapes.

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Oop's.. not an experienced user

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