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juliog22176638
juliog22176638
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July 22, 2018
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Photoshop CS6 won't let me draw

  • July 22, 2018
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I just barely started using photoshop. The first morning I used it I was able to draw a bit. Now, however, I open a blank canvas and press the pencil tool, but it won't work anymore. I AM new to this, so when I first got on there I naturally clicked a bunch of random buttons trying to make a blank canvas. I think one of those buttons may have helped me draw but I don't know. Please help.

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jane-e
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jane-eCommunity Expert
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July 23, 2018

juliog22176638  wrote

Now, however, I open a blank canvas and press the pencil tool, but it won't work anymore.

Some of the many possible reasons the pencil tool doesn't work to draw include, but are not limited to:

  • The opacity of the layer is too low
  • The opacity in the pencil options is too low
  • The blending mode of the layer or the option is interfering
  • The color you are drawing with matches the color of the canvas
  • You are on a trying to draw on a shape layer or type layer or smart object layer
  • You are drawing in Quick Mask mode

If you show screen shots we might be able to help you figure it out!

Peru Bob
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Peru BobCommunity Expert
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July 22, 2018

Try resetting the preferences:
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