[sethanie88]

I am trying ( for the first time ) to make a vector image. I start by opening my image. I then create a blank second layer. On that layer I trace the skin ( using the pen tool ) then close the path. I right click and fill the path with the skin color I want. I then move on to the clothing. I first create a new layer for the clothing, then trace that too. The problem is that when I try to fill this with the color of the shirt, it also colors my previous "body" path. The body selection is on an entirely different layer, so I don't understand why it's doing this.

[AttackRabbit]

are you locking the previous layers ? if the third layer, your clothing layer is in close proximity to your skin layer, your right click might be selecting both paths. try locking the first and second layers , the use the direct selection tool to select the clothing path and apply your stroke and fill. as well, make sure you havent grouped anything on accident.

[sethanie88]

Yeah, I'm an idiot. I was coloring a new layer with the old layer still selected! I knew it was going to be something obvious that messed it up! Thank you for the help

[buck52]

Originally Posted by sethanie88

Yeah, I'm an idiot. I was coloring a new layer with the old layer still selected! I knew it was going to be something obvious that messed it up! Thank you for the help

Maybe you should change your avatar...