Blender system is convoluted, it’s never been optimal. There are addons in the blender market that make texture painting much more intuitive and fun. You may want to go the market a go and see if there’s anything there that interests you. Also check this list out that Jonathan Lampel put together:
https://cgcookie.com/posts/the-ultimate-2022-guide-to-the-best-blender-add-ons
