diff --git a/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_view3d_toolbar.py b/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_view3d_toolbar.py
index 9ab2465d7e2..f3c11023608 100644
--- a/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_view3d_toolbar.py
+++ b/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_view3d_toolbar.py
@@ -1073,6 +1073,9 @@ class VIEW3D_PT_tools_brush_appearance(Panel, View3DPaintPanel):
     def draw(self, context):
         layout = self.layout
 
+        settings = self.paint_settings(context)
+        brush = settings.brush
+
         if brush is None:  # unlikely but can happen
             layout.label(text="Brush Unset")
             return