How to Create Artistic Effects Using AI in Photoshop

Turn Your Photos into Art with Generative Fill in Photoshop! In this tutorial we'll guide you through leveraging artificial intelligence for creative control and explore techniques to create various artistic styles, from watercolor to abstract.
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[@jediapostleknight]

When I try this in latest Beta update, it just creates this blue abstract background. I'm not sure if I have a wrong setting?

[@HussainNaseem]

same for me. which ever picture i use the blue glass frame appears. this does not work in the Beta. but works with the full Photoshop release

[@biochemscott]

@@HussainNaseem same

[@00thwei]

The same for me

[@iriskendler981]

Same 4 me

[@joegadams]

Same for me in both the current version and the beta

[@JacKsCave]

Well.... Ai tutorial.. no thanks . UNFOLLOW !!

[@MrBridgeinn]

Not working for me, I tried three times following exactly but it just produces a large blue blob over the whole image.

[@simonsmith8149]

Are you using the Beta version ? I'm finding the same with the beta - a blue blob, but in the current release version it does work.

[@markkoller479]

Don't use beta use the production version

[@jackieflip]

It worked for me only after LOGGING INTO BEHANCE WITH AGE VERIFICATION.

[@HarrisAsefi]

Great, now can you show us how to do this without Artificial Intelligence?

[@phlearn]

Absolutely! Check out this learning path: phlearn.com/tutorial/learning-path-special-effects/ It includes tutorials that teach different special effects techniques, including watercolor!

[@markr3930]

When i try I get an image with multiple colours as oppose to a blue abstract. Tried all sorts of ways jpeg,raw etc but still the same. I’m using full photoshop not beta

[@melissal7984]

...For anyone interested, I just tried this technique in both Beta and the regular Photoshop...and it does not work in Beta

[@patrickdelahanty6700]

I tried this with a photo in a psd format in 8 and 16 bit depth and could not duplicate this. So I opened a jpg file and tried again. All I got in all instances was an almost solid blue result in every version given me by generate. I was using PS beta. I'd love for this to work for me because it would save me a lot of time. I would like to cut out the subject and then apply this effect to the remaining parts of the photo. I did try that but kept getting the same dark blue result. And they photo itself had very little blue in it. I was using 10% brightness.

[@freddicoffey7242]

Not working....just a blue glass block blob, current version up to date

[@phlearn]

sorry to hear you're having trouble with the tutorial! if you send us an email to support with a screenshot of your PSD file and layers, our team will do their best to guide you.

[@seawalcker]

It's just not working for me 😐

[@dandiehm8414]

Do you mean you don't like the images? Or that Photoshop is not performing properly?

[@seawalcker]

@@dandiehm8414 PS is not doing what it's supposed to 🤷‍♀

[@dandiehm8414]

@@seawalcker OK - thanks for the kind reply.

[@aussie2uGA]

Make sure you're not using PS Beta

[@simoharjane7823]

you might have missed a step or something . should work. did you uncheck quick selection mode ??

[@TheCappsie]

EW

[@terrygoodfellow1876]

I needed something "different" for a piece of artwork I've been working on for some time. Not to be the finished version generated by AI, but something I could manipulate and extend (in Corel Painter) using my brain and my hands. This technique gave me the starting point. And it's now underway in the direction of my first ideas. So it's a big thumbs up from me

[@AERIALPHOTO123]

Adobe has removed AI photo to paint in the latest update. Not sure why.

[@allanlatham5630]

I have Photoshop 2022. I was able to follow along until it came to typing in "Water color painting". I can't find anything in my edit to duplicate that step. Any suggestions besides getting an update?

[@Jambo1999]

Its probably been noted: Adobe seems to have inverted the Fill characteristics, so Higher B %= more original Image Tutorial worked well for me. Now show us how to mask out the subject and "paint" the background.

[@phlearn]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the community and for your suggestion!

[@gerhardusgrove594]

This does not work (5 June 2024) probably because of updates to AI???

[@roykropp155]

Interesting technique. However, I do not understand how (and don't agree with) the concept that using computer software to make a photo look like a painting makes the photo art, artistic, or fine art (pick one). It seems that photography is presumed to be a bit inferior to painting, which is completely erroneous.

[@simoharjane7823]

This is best explanation of the fill /color technique , Boom . thanks

[@priscilla7397]

Can you do this on selected areas of the image?

[@ritafryer347]

PHLEARN how do you access generative fill. I am using PS 2024 and it is greyed out on my version

[@phlearn]

The generative fill tool is typically available after making a selection. If you're still having trouble, please contact our support team and they will do their best to guide you.

[@totomeerkat]

I've tried it, but it creates an abstract image that has nothing to do with the original image😭

[@seawalcker]

same here

[@lory2videos]

Your photo wasn't selected

[@seawalcker]

@@lory2videos followed the instructions to the letter. photo selected. still does'nt work.

[@lory2videos]

His directions are a little confusing. You can select by select on top and choose all. Or I use alt backspace. I hold down the alt key and at the same time hit backspace. However Select, All is safer.

[@aussie2uGA]

It only works in Photoshop, not the beta version.

[@joevalentineBCV]

Hi, I have the current beta in Photoshop, and in the last couple of updates, the technique you describe no longer works on my laptops (it did work previously). The result (even when I have set HSB at 0, 0, 20) is a solidly-filled generative fill. Is there some setting in my Photoshop that I need to set or reset?

[@phlearn]

Hey there! Try using this technique inside Photoshop 2024, not in Beta. If you still have issues, you can send us an email to support with a screenshot of your PSD file and layers, and our team will do their best to guide you!

[@joevalentineBCV]

@@phlearn Thanks a million for your response! I did try it in the non-beta version and it works wonderfully. Should I (can I) do something to alert Photoshop support that this feature has disappeared in the recent beta versions? It would be a shame to lose this feature as other good features are being added! Thanks again.

[@JeffGloverArts]

Thank you! I have an immediate use for this!

[@hollypotts721]

blue glass frame !!!!

[@sprouteddreams6128]

If the generative fill is not in your Photoshop 2024- you may have an old version still on your computer. Delete the 2023 version. Then this tutorial works perfectly! :)

[@jamesscott1711]

If this does not work for you, this is why: You are not getting the desired results simply because your “Quick Mask Mode Options” are set to “Color Indicates: Selected Areas” (instead of Masked Areas). In other words, your Quick Mask Mode settings are currently the total opposite to what Aaron’s Quick Mask Mode settings are. To fix this you have 2 options: (Option 1): Simply flip the percentages he uses around: so, when he uses 20%, you flip that to 80%. Or if he used 30%, you flip that to 70%, etc. (you get the idea). Or… (Option 2): When you are in the Quick Mask Mode click on “Channels” (next to your Layers tab), then double click on the “Quick Mask” icon in the panel and select “Color Indicates: Masked Areas” then click OK. Then your Quick Mask Mode settings will be the same as Aaron’s settings. Enjoy!

[@phlearn]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the community!

[@jamesscott1711]

@@phlearn you’re welcome! And I thank you for sharing your skills with us!

[@motulifelikefigures1987]

I want the opposite- Turning an illustration/comic look into fotorealism- couldnt figure it out how to do that.

[@phlearn]

That might be a little more challenging, considering that AI results tend to be random.

[@motulifelikefigures1987]

@@phlearn noticed that lol. I thought maybe some keywords will help like "use same picture, change it to fotorealism. Even with a reference pic its not possible.

[@markkoller479]

This will not work in the current beta version. Only works in the production version of Photoshop

[@phlearn]

Try it out in Photoshop 2024. If you still have issues, you can send us an email to support with a screnshot of your layers, and our team will do their best to guide you!

[@jamesscott1711]

You are not getting the desired results simply because your “Quick Mask Mode Options” are set to “Color Indicates: Selected Areas” (instead of Masked Areas). In other words, your Quick Mask Mode settings are currently the total opposite to what Aaron’s Quick Mask Mode settings are. In the beta version the options are default opposite! To fix this you have 2 options: (Option 1): Simply flip the percentages he uses around: so, when he uses 20%, you flip that to 80%. Or if he used 30%, you flip that to 70%, etc. (you get the idea). Or… (Option 2): When you are in the Quick Mask Mode click on “Channels” (next to your Layers tab), then double click on the “Quick Mask” icon in the panel and select “Color Indicates: Masked Areas” then click OK. Then your Quick Mask Mode settings will be the same as Aaron’s settings. Enjoy!

[@colinyoung9432]

Hi Arron, love the video and the effect, I have tried this and can't get it to work for some reason, I am just getting an effect like a smudge....I use windows 11 and tried spelling colour in both ways. Am also using Ps beta 15.10 can you advise. regards Colin Devon Uk

[@peten4444]

Sorry - it isn't working for me. I've followed your video to the letter six times, but all it does is come up with a random picture not related to my subject. I don't understand.

[@ratnaparth3528]

exactly

[@markkoller479]

It can't get it to work in beta only works in the production version of Photoshop

[@phlearn]

Sorry you're having trouble! Try it out in Photoshop 2024. If you still have issues, send us an email to support with a screenshot of your PSD file and layers and our team will do their best to guide you.

[@aussie2uGA]

Ooops. does not work in Photoshop Beta... You'll end up with something like a Polaroid film emulsion.

[@idrishkhan8342]

how much take time to convert image in painting ?

[@phlearn]

Hey there! It depends on the complexity of the image, but it shouldn't take too long!

[@amitchohan535]

In all honesty as amazing Ai is, the sense of achievement in the final product is gone. I miss the fully loaded tutorials before modern Ai plugged itself into everyone's lives. Pretty deep but it's just my take on it. Aaron, your expertise in the field elevated my design game to the next level and for that, Thank you!

[@cfr1205]

Wow! Great stuff, Aaron.Thanks for sharing.

[@terrikenison5726]

Why does the text box not appear when I select fill and unselect quick mask?

[@phlearn]

You need to have a selection active in order for the box to appear ☺

[@terrikenison5726]

But it is.. I follow your steps but the generative text box doesn't appear like yours does for me to type oil painting or whatever. I have to go find it, which luckily I did!

[@sizefive]

This is a great video. I gave it a try with some of my pictures. I found that typing in things like pencil drawing and the right number works great.

[@ronaldpenman6455]

Thank you. It worked great on some photos but on others I just got a blue background .

[@Fact-Factory-vk8oc]

This is great . Love the end result. Please is photoshop AI and Photoship beta the same?

[@phlearn]

Hey there! Photoshop is the original app. Photoshop Beta is the testing app where Adobe releases new features before transferring them to the origina Photoshop app. AI is just a tool that you can find both in Photoshop and Photoshop Beta.

[@Fact-Factory-vk8oc]

@@phlearn ok. Thanks for the heads up

[@aussie2uGA]

This technique screams for someone to make an action or prompted script so it can be automated and possibly batched across many images.

[@jlid1]

Well that was fun! I had no idea it would be that easy. I also tried changing the opacity a little bit on the painting layer, it sometimes looks pretty good if you can see a little tiny bit of the original image, but not so much that it's obvious. Thanks Aaron!

[@candyclouston1412]

Can I enter Quick Mask mode as you did but exit by clicking the icon in the tool bar?

[@dutenn]

There are shortcuts for all of these steps, as well as actions that do everything up to your specific prompt

[@patrickdelahanty6700]

I opened PS and it did work in there. Not sure why beta version did not work.

[@fakruddinchand2235]

Software tell me sir

[@phlearn]

Photoshop!

[@hannekeengel-visser7830]

It does not work for me :(.

[@phlearn]

Hey there! If you are not getting the desired results simply because your “Quick Mask Mode Options” are set to “Color Indicates: Selected Areas” (instead of Masked Areas). In other words, your Quick Mask Mode settings are currently the total opposite to what Aaron’s Quick Mask Mode settings are. To fix this you can flip the percentages he uses around: so, when he uses 20%, you flip that to 80%. Or if he used 30%, you flip that to 70%, etc.

[@PalmFronds]

I've tried this several times following Aaron's instructions very carefully. I'm using Photoshop production, not Beta. It is just not working. I am getting random abstract images back that look like fingerpainting. Oh well... at least I tried. lol

[@phlearn]

Hey there! sorry to hear you're having trouble with this. If you send an email to support with a screenshot of your PSD file and layers, our team will do their best to guide you!

[@garryblackburn]

Great tutorial, thank you

[@jonbeth44]

I tried in Photoshop but it is nor working, please help.

[@phlearn]

sorry to hear you're having trouble with the tutorial! if you send us an email to support with a screenshot of your PSD file and layers, our team will do their best to guide you.

[@jonbeth44]

@@phlearn I am not sure how to send you the screenshot, do you have an email?

[@jonbeth44]

@@phlearn I sent you the PSD , but no reply.

[@colinyoung9432]

Hi Arron, I have tried this in Ps std and it worked fine just didn't work in beta version. Colin Devon Uk. Thank you...

[@phlearn]

Hey Colin! We are glad you were able to work it out 😊

[@michaelmcdonald3345]

Can't wait to try this out! Thanks for all your videos.

[@paulcoffin]

Great video, instruction and technique. Love this.

[@bigloo106]

tu, i love you!! 🐙🐙

[@Haribollll]

we can make an action for it

[@sjmillercreates]

This was a fun exercise, gave me plenty of inspiration for my painting.

[@phlearn]

That's awesome to hear!

[@yomismo1945]

This is so cool. Thank you so very much!

[@dianneandres3770]

Thank you! This is such a fun technique!

[@robertwhitemoto]

Love the way you teach !!

[@Chillis_420]

Loloool how i know this before Ai

[@SandyHansenPhotography]

Cool I can’t wait to try this out!

[@rezamotamedi8480]

you are amazing man

[@sandialdridge7599]

I love your tutorials.

[@veselinvasilev9362]

Thank you!

[@MarshalFrank]

Excellent!!! Thank U!

[@davebryer6133]

I can't wait to try this.

[@mwroberts]

I tried this method and like others, it does not work. I have been doing this differently. Ctrl-A Select the entire image, then I go into channels. I select a new channel and fill it with 35% grey. Click on new channel to select it, click on RGB channel, then the layers tab, and go into creative fill and type the prompt. "Oil paint."

[@jamesscott1711]

You are not getting the desired results simply because your “Quick Mask Mode Options” are set to “Color Indicates: Selected Areas” (instead of Masked Areas). In other words, your Quick Mask Mode settings are currently the total opposite to what Aaron’s Quick Mask Mode settings are. To fix this you have 2 options: (Option 1): Simply flip the percentages he uses around: so, when he uses 20%, you flip that to 80%. Or if he used 30%, you flip that to 70%, etc. (you get the idea). Or… (Option 2): When you are in the Quick Mask Mode click on “Channels” (next to your Layers tab), then double click on the “Quick Mask” icon in the panel and select “Color Indicates: Masked Areas” then click OK. Then your Quick Mask Mode settings will be the same as Aaron’s settings. Enjoy!

[@mwroberts]

@@jamesscott1711 Thank you for the information.

[@jamesscott1711]

@@mwroberts you’re welcome🤛

[@alanuchoaphotography]

Você sempre trazendo conteúdo com mais clareza e simplicidade. Obrigado 🫂

[@phlearn]

Ficamos felizes que você tenha achado o nosso conteúdo útil!

[@scomart]

This is interesting but Topaz Impressions gives far more control over this process.

[@lory2videos]

Does Topaz do a more detailed watercolor???

[@scomart]

@@lory2videos The old Topaz Studio 2 has an impressions module.

[@lory2videos]

@@scomart thanks!

[@mojomann67]

Sorry all the AI content is a big turn off and now an unsubscribe

[@ratnaparth3528]

It"s not happening

[@phlearn]

If you need assistance you can send us an email to support with a screenshot of you PSD file and layers, and our team will do their best go help!

[@lory2videos]

I have worked with this a lot in the past couple days. I get everything to work just like this video, from what i understand this works in Beta only right now? I have used the lower # settings even going down to 5. However even eith that i cant get the detail I would like to see in the watercolor painting look. I have used curve and channel settings and that still doesn't do the detail. I'm looking for something more like the filters but I'm sure yhat AI gen fill is going to get better in the future. Would love thoughts on this. Thanks!

[@markkoller479]

I can only get this to work in the production version. For me it doesn't work in the beta version. I use texture to give it a canvas look.

[@LightsOnMultiMediaMindArts]

You can blend in the original background to add detail. You can also duplicate the original background layer, move it to the top layer, run a high pass filter and set the blending mode to soft light, overlay, hard light, vivid, or linear light to "sharpen" details that aren't exactly there.

[@lory2videos]

@@LightsOnMultiMediaMindArts thanks! I understood all except the high pass filter settings. What would be a good radius and opacity? Thank you, I really appreciate and value your help.

[@lory2videos]

@@LightsOnMultiMediaMindArts For example I can't get lattice work on a porch to come through in any way. That's the detail I'm after right now.

[@LightsOnMultiMediaMindArts]

@@lory2videos I use 3.5 for radius and opacity 100% but vary it to your taste. You'll find a lot of variations within the blending modes. I'd play with those until you find a look you like and then adjust the opacity.

[@Genshi]

Very clever, and worked great for me! I have a feeling that those complaining that it's not working are either using the wrong version of Photoshop or are just not following the steps.

[@salaudeenkamaldeen901]

Please, which version are you using?

[@Genshi]

@@salaudeenkamaldeen901 just the latest Photoshop 2024 version (not the Beta version.) I can't remember what it was at the time of this video and my original comment, but it's currently at version 25.12.0. So if you have the official Photoshop 2024 release, just make sure to update it and you should be good.