That gave me a clue to go to Display and select Paint Effect Mesh Display... I can see it now. Thank you.

http://img103.imagevenue.com/loc1098/th_77601_Screenshot_122_1098lo.JPG...

Gold Brush. A friend with Maya 7 also, shows teapots without rendering. Unfortunately, either of us can figure out my problem. Here's a zoom shot before, while holding the image, and after...

Yes, 6 changes the color of the line, but it remains a line. Here is what I see using 3D Paint.
http://img139.imagevenue.com/loc952/th_40168_Screenshot_122_952lo.JPG...

Afraid that didn't work, unless I am simply not looking in the right places. I cannot find Texture in the view menu. I'm running Maya 7, if that is any help.

OK, I'm already having trouble. When I try to paint, I see the image I am drawing while I'm drawing it, but once I release the mouse it turns into a bunch of squiggly lines. I can't see what I'm...

Wow! Thanks for the replies.

OK, I'm already having trouble. When I try to paint, I see the image I am drawing while I'm drawing it, but once I release the mouse it turns into a bunch of...

New to forum.. Formerly a windows movie maker. Looking forward to trying my hand at Maya. Now, where to begin? This software is completely alien to me. :cool:
...