Introduction

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Introduction

The 3D Paint Tool allows you to paint textures directly onto a model’s surface. In this lesson, you paint colors, patterns, and textures on a dinosaur model. In this lesson you learn how to:

Prepare a surface model for painting.
Paint on a surface using both Artisan and Paint Effects brushes.
Use reflected paint strokes for symmetrical effects.
Flood fill an entire 3D model with paint.
Modify brush shapes and stamp settings.
Paint a bump map texture directly on a surface.