Draw/Erase/Paint a picture

[LadyMorrigan]

Hello everyone,

I added a picture (black and white) to photoshop but I could not draw/erase a line or paint it. When I try to do these actions, nothing happens, even a warning message. How can I do these actions?

PS: It is a background layer btw.

Thanks.

 

[iDad]

Check to image mode>sounds like your index mode> try rgb

 

[MikeMc]

first duplicate your layer, Cntrl J

and as Dad said make sure it's in rgb not index

 

[Tracy Mapes]

Dear Lady Morgan,

This is So You don't accidentally destroy your Original.

Just Drag That Layer in the Layers Palette Down to the Icon that looks like a Piece of Paper.

That will make a Copy of Your Photo so you can work on it without damaging Your Original.


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PS. If You feel Lucky? ...and just want to paint on the Original? ...You can also double click on the Background Layer in the Layers Palette, and Then Just Click OK when the little Dialogue Box Opens. There is no need to rename it.

You can also make a Duplicate Layer, New Layer on Adjustment Layer by Going to the Layers Dropdown Menu at the Top of Photoshop.


I Hope that Helps?

Take Care,

Tracy