Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
#blender3d #greasepencil #3danimationsoftware
A quick start guide showing you how to draw on 3D objects directly inside Blender using the Grease Pencil tool. Learn the essential steps for setting up a 3D scene, switching to Draw Mode, and using the crucial Surface Stroke Placement option. We also cover how to use the Offset setting to fix flicker when painting on surfaces. Perfect for Blender beginners looking to try 2D animation and drawing in 3D space!
MY COURSES
My Complete Blender Creator single course
gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc
My Mega Pathway Course - build your own asset packs
gamedev.tv/bundles/blender-pathway?ref=ywqzmjc
Join my next 3D Art Program - 10 weeks of intense learning
gamedev.tv/p/grants-ultimate-artist
Get my Grease Pencil course for only
gamedev.tv/courses/blender-grease-pencil?ref=ywqzmjc
0:00 - Introduction & Course Offer
0:25 - Start Drawing in 3D (Initial Setup)
0:50 - Add a Blank Grease Pencil Object
1:26 - Entering Draw Mode
2:32 - Understanding Stroke Placement (3D Cursor)
3:59 - Fix Drawing Flicker with Offset
4:25 - Brush Size & Strength Shortcuts (F & Shift+F)
4:48 - Conclusion & Outro
SOCIALS:
Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: grantabbitt.substack.com
Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: grantabbitt.gumroad.com
My Website: gabbitt.co.uk
Discord: discord.gg/uwF2fcm
Buy Me a Coffee: ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE
OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS:
Learn the basics of Blender 4: youtu.be/lLqep5Q4MiI
Get good at blender series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN
Learn Sculpting playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB
Recommended graphics tablet:
I use a graphics tablet to paint with, and my recommendations are written below:
Ultimate Buyers Guide - youtu.be/IfC6mTMiaDA
Display Tablet
my choices:_
Display Tablet
XP Pen 16 - 22 or Huion
UK - amzn.to/4bIrFhw
US - amzn.to/3V7D7vZ
Graphics Tablet
Wacom one
UK - amzn.to/39drH1C
US - amzn.to/3jrGGd2
#blender3d #greasepencil #3danimationsoftware
A quick start guide showing you how to draw on 3D objects directly inside Blender using the Grease Pencil tool. Learn the essential steps for setting up a 3D scene, switching to Draw Mode, and using the crucial Surface Stroke Placement option. We also cover how to use the Offset setting to fix flicker when painting on surfaces. Perfect for Blender beginners looking to try 2D animation and drawing in 3D space!
MY COURSES
My Complete Blender Creator single course
gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc
My Mega Pathway Course - build your own asset packs
gamedev.tv/bundles/blender-pathway?ref=ywqzmjc
Join my next 3D Art Program - 10 weeks of intense learning
gamedev.tv/p/grants-ultimate-artist
Get my Grease Pencil course for only
gamedev.tv/courses/blender-grease-pencil?ref=ywqzmjc
0:00 - Introduction & Course Offer
0:25 - Start Drawing in 3D (Initial Setup)
0:50 - Add a Blank Grease Pencil Object
1:26 - Entering Draw Mode
2:32 - Understanding Stroke Placement (3D Cursor)
3:59 - Fix Drawing Flicker with Offset
4:25 - Brush Size & Strength Shortcuts (F & Shift+F)
4:48 - Conclusion & Outro
SOCIALS:
Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: grantabbitt.substack.com
Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: grantabbitt.gumroad.com
My Website: gabbitt.co.uk
Discord: discord.gg/uwF2fcm
Buy Me a Coffee: ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE
OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS:
Learn the basics of Blender 4: youtu.be/lLqep5Q4MiI
Get good at blender series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN
Learn Sculpting playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB
Recommended graphics tablet:
I use a graphics tablet to paint with, and my recommendations are written below:
Ultimate Buyers Guide - youtu.be/IfC6mTMiaDA
Display Tablet
my choices:_
Display Tablet
XP Pen 16 - 22 or Huion
UK - amzn.to/4bIrFhw
US - amzn.to/3V7D7vZ
Graphics Tablet
Wacom one
UK - amzn.to/39drH1C
US - amzn.to/3jrGGd2
