Create a vector watercolor

[integralm41212501]

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.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1z4kvgh27mqvwy0/watercolor.ai?dl=0

Thanks

Debra

[Ton Frederiks]

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

[integralm41212501]

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.

[integralm41212501]

Oop's.. not an experienced user

[Ton Frederiks]

That is correct, you need to create multiple lines with  multiple brushes to simulate watercolor.

Maybe Photoshop is the better tool for you. Watercolor brushes in Illustrator create heavy files.

[integralm41212501]

Ton - thanks .. I will try photoshop and see how I go

[SJRiegel]

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

[integralm41212501]

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.

[SJRiegel · Accepted solution]

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

[integralm41212501]

SJRiegel - that's great!

Thank you.

Debra