Which tool ?

[fordguy1]

Hi I was just wondering how I go about coloring this odd shape ( circled ).

I am a rookie Photoshop user .

What tool would you suggest and please explain in easy-to-understand language?

Thanks and Merry Xmas.

 

[IamSam]

how I go about coloring this odd shape ( circled )

There are a lot of "odd" shapes in the circled area, you may need to be more specific.

Make a selection of the shape and color.

Selection:
Pen Tool
Polygonal Lasso Tool
Magic Wand Tool
Quick Selection Tool

Color:
Brush Tool
Paint Bucket Tool
Gradient Tool

I won't explain the usage of each tool, you can easily search out tutorials for each on the tube.

Pen Tool path..


Converted to a selection..


Filled with color. Set to Multiply blending option/mode.

 

[Rich54]

I'm not exactly sure which shape you mean, but I would use a hard brush and paint the color directly onto the image.

• Open a new layer and change the layer blend mode to Multiply.
• Use a hard brush and paint any color you like. Paint very carefully inside your boundary lines, or...
• A better option is to deliberately paint 10%, or so, past your boundary line. Then add a layer mask to carefully mask away any excess color.

Something like this, using blue.

 

[fordguy1]

Thanks guy's, you both selected the right shape I was on about.

 

[IamSam]

You're very welcome. If you have further questions, let us know.