Re: [Gimp-user] I can't paint a white star.............

[Sam Gleske <sam mxracer gmail com>]

Other problems I've encountered include:
* Trying to paint on the wrong layer (sometimes even when the layer is not
visible).
* Trying to paint when quick mask is selected.
* Trying to paint on a layer when a channel has been selected.

On Wed, Jan 3, 2018 at 7:58 AM, rich404 <forums gimpusers com> wrote:

> > I figured it out - restart Gimp solved it
>
> Gimp does not possess magical powers to change its own settings, only when
> they
> are reset by a resart perhaps.
>
> Common reasons for the brush not painting.
>
> 1. There is selection active (could be as small as a pixel) and you are
> tying to
> paint outside it.
>
> 2. The active layer is small and you are trying to paint outside it.
>
> 3. Trying to paint on transparency with the alpha-lock on.
>
> rich: www.gimp-forum.net
>
> Attachments:
> * http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/787/original/nogood.jpg
>
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