Learning Blender: A Hands-On Guide to Creating 3D Animated Characters

Painting in Blender

Yes, you can paint textures right inside Blender and directly on the 3D model! In the Mode selector of the 3D View’s header, pick the Texture Paint Mode and, in the Tools Region (press T if it’s hidden), you’ll see a lot of options to control how you paint and select the brush you’ll use.