What are Grease Pencil Strokes in Blender?

Grease Pencil Strokes in Blender are individual lines or drawings created using the Grease Pencil tool. These strokes form the basic elements of any Grease Pencil drawing or animation, whether working in 2D or 3D space. Each stroke can be edited, animated, and styled independently, allowing for a wide range of creative possibilities, from simple sketches to complex animations.

Use Cases in Blender

• 2D and 3D Drawing: Strokes are the foundation of all Grease Pencil work, enabling artists to create both simple sketches and detailed illustrations directly within Blender.

• Animation: In animation, strokes are key to creating motion, as they define the movement and transformation of drawn elements over time.

• Visual Effects: Grease Pencil strokes are also used in visual effects, such as creating hand-drawn style effects, outlines, or motion lines that interact with 3D elements.

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