While I’m far from great at it, watercolor is my favorite paint to play with (as seen in the summer, fall & winter essentials free prints). You want to know what’s even more fun than actually painting? Letting an app do it for you. Especially this new one called Waterlogue.
If you hang out on instagram, you’ve undoubtedly seen a watercolored photo or two go by in your feed. Every time, I stop and stare at how pretty and realistic they look! The idea to turn a photo into a watercolor painting is not new, but they way this app applies the filter and gives each painting the look of a real sketched drawing is what makes it most charming.
I spent way too long the other night running photos through the app just to see how they would turn out. Some were okay, others were amazing. Most of all, it’s just so entertaining to sit and watch the app do it’s thing.
Besides being fun to play with and presenting pretty results, you can save or share the files directly from the app. I pulled this photo into photoshop to resize and printed on watercolor paper from my home printer. It turned out beautifully and from a short distance it actually looks authentic.
Should you need a little distraction, or if you want very inexpensive DIY artwork for your home, this is the app for you.
Hi. I love this app. But when I go to print the picture it is really pixelated. (spelling?? LOL ) Is there something special you do so it doesn’t turn out that way.
You may need to start with a larger image. That should fix the resolution problem.
Hi. I found you on Pinterest through you’re Waterlouge prints. Like everyone else, I just purchased it! My question is, you said you printed yours on watercolor paper using your canon ink jet printer, how did you get your picture to your printer? My app is on my iPad air. Hopefully this question makes sense! Thank you.
I just emailed the image to myself and then opened from my computer.
ANY idea when this app will be made for a HOME computer please?
1,000,000 thanks!
Bummer, that it isn’t for Android:( Anyone know a similar one for Android?
Hello,
I like watercolor, I do and I love the patterns that water makes it possible … I find this extra application! she’s great!
Emily, I posted a picture of your blog and your dough recipe on my blog, translated into French for the readers of my blog! Thank you for all these shares, which become ours! Even further, you can share and for that alone, blogger is super cool! Good evening to you and your family
A French blogger: http://marie-maguelone.blogs.marieclaireidees.com/
Hello,
I like watercolor, I do and I love the patterns that water makes it possible … I find this extra application! she’s great!
Emily, I posted a picture of your blog and your dough recipe on my blog, translated into French for the readers of my blog! Thank you to all those shares, ui become ours! Even further, you can share and for that alone, blogger is super cool! Good evening to you and your family
A French blogger : http://marie-maguelone.blogs.marieclaireidees.com/
Will this app work on other smart phones? Also will it work on a Macbook Pro?
I don’t know if it works on androids yet. And it is just for apps – so if you have an ipad it will work.
Love the idea of this, thanks for sharing.
Glaze does the same thing and it’s free
http://www.the11ers.com/glaze/
Hi Emily! Thanks for the great tip! I can’t wait to download the app and try it out for myself. But even more important, where on earth did you get your adorable anchor sweater. I love it! Thanks! Sherri
I just discovered this app last night and did the same thing; spent a long time running some of my favorite photos through it. Thanks for the tip of printing it out. I wouldn’t have thought of that they would have just lived on my phone and instagram.
I <3 waterlogue!!
HI Emily! I posted about this app today, too! It’s definitely addicting. I have one of mine set right now as the wallpaper on my phone, and it makes me smile every time I pull out my phone. Have a great night!
This is a cool app! We had fun taking our pictures and watching them transform. I had a great photo of a snowy mountain and clear blue sky that now looks like a piece of art. Thanks!
Where are those great shoes from?
Aren’t they fabulous?!! They are favorites from http://www.joyfolie.com
What type of printer did you use an ink jet or laser?
I use a canon ink jet (pro 9500 mark II).
I love this look! I sure wish it were available to PC users or through photoshop…
Love this app! Totally made my morning, and like you- I shall print out on watercolor paper too!
Thank you for sharing your finds!
This is too cool!
What- no mention of the Superbowl?!
I posted about my seahawks late sunday night :)
I have heard so many wonderful hints about this app! thanks for breaking it down for us! I struggle with watercolor so I think this app is perfect for me haha!
http://hazelberrypaper.blogspot.com
Such a fun idea!
Hi Emily. I have to try this. I downloaded a different one, called Glaze. It’s pretty good as well. Some options do a little too much artistic work though. I only like one of the options. I have to try this one.
Thanks,
Linda
hi emily,
do you know of anywhere we i could get mine printed? (that’s not on photo paper) my printer isn’t *great*. ;)
thanks!
Recently downloaded this app and its addictive. Too cool!! My daughter is loving it as well.
While it may be fun to play with, it’s always sad to see technology replace talent and hard work.
Do you know if you can use this app on a PC? I don’t have a smartphone (I know!).
I don’t think so. Just iphone, ipad.
LOVE this app! Never thought of printing them out though.. thanks for the tip! :)
Of course!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing this! I purchased it and now cannot take myself away from playing with it…
Glad you are enjoying it!
I downloaded the app yesterday! Love it. Thanks for the printing tip. Forgot about water color paper.
who needs candy crush?
i love this app! especially since i am not a great water color artist. {wink!}
You’re a natural :)