texture painting trouble shooting
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So, I have my UVs , in the shade node editor I have my image node selected with an image but when trying to paint in texture paint mode it does not work. Does anyone have an idea what could be the issue ? I cannot figure it out ☹

Answer 1 · 2022-03-23T16:05:59Z

replied March 23, 2022 4:05pm

Hi IIR could you provide us with a Screenshot of your (full) UI, please?

Answer 2 · 2022-03-24T14:26:09Z

Adrian Bellworthy replied March 24, 2022 2:26pm

Hey @ir ,

Here are a few things to double check you are set up correctly.

These may seem obvious, but its surprising how we all over look small things sometimes.

Texture Paint Mode, I can't tell you how many times I have selected Vertex Paint or Weight Paint by mistake.
The object you wish to paint on is selected before entering Texture Paint Mode.
The Image Texture Node is selected (white border), and the correct image selected.
The same Image is selected in the texture slot of the Tools and Workspace settings.

Texture paint.png

After checking these, if you still have an issue, let us know.

Answer 3 · 2022-03-25T09:59:53Z

I

replied March 25, 2022 9:59am

Hey, thank you for the help @spikeyxxx and AAdrian Bellworthy. I tried to do what AAdrian Bellworthy suggested but I think I have all points checked and still wont let me ☹

Answer 4 · 2022-03-25T11:06:31Z

Adrian Bellworthy replied March 25, 2022 11:06am

What object is 'Plane' , you have selected in the outliner?

I'm guessing the sphere is the eyeball.

If you are following the Human course, you would have started with a cube.

Answer 5 · 2022-03-25T15:41:24Z

replied March 25, 2022 3:41pm

IIR can't see what's wrong, so it must be something invisible :)

Did you, by any chance enable Texture Mask, w/o assigning a texture to it (default is black, masking your whole Brush).

Answer 6 · 2022-03-28T14:40:22Z

I

replied March 28, 2022 2:40pm

@AdrianBellworthy , it is the head . I am following the human course but tbh not sure about many things in this file bc as far as I remember I started with a sphere. 0_o. In any case @spikeyxxx there is no mask I believe...

@AdrianBellworthy on the bright side I am working in the eyes while I figure the problem I think they are starting to look ok :D

@AdrianBellworthy , @spikeyxxx thank you for the help.

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Answer 7 · 2022-03-28T17:29:26Z

replied March 28, 2022 5:29pm

Solution

IIR also check the Texture dropdown; if you have a black texture there, you can't paint either:

If that is not the case, could you provide us with a link to your .blend file (via Dropbox, Googledrive or any filesharing service)?

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Answer 8 · 2022-03-29T07:59:08Z

I

replied March 29, 2022 7:59am

@spikeyxxx You're such a smart cookie!!!! Thank you so much :D worked :)

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Answer 9 · 2023-05-18T15:57:21Z

s

replied May 18, 2023 3:57pm

I experienced the exact same thing. I was scratching my head for hours :D