In this video, Michael Bridges dives into the recent changes to how brushes work in Blender since version 4.3, especially in the 2D animation workspace with Grease Pencil.
I explore the new asset-based system for brushes, which, while promising, presents a few usability challenges—particularly when it comes to customizing or creating new brushes. The interface and workflow aren’t as intuitive as they could be, and certain features seem inconsistent or incomplete.
As I walk through my process, I encounter and troubleshoot a few quirks—like preview images not saving properly, and updates only registering after restarting Blender. These little glitches slow things down, but I also share practical ways to work around them and ensure your custom brushes behave reliably. It’s a bit of trial and error, and some of it surprised even me.
If you’re wondering how to effectively manage your own brushes in the new Blender system, or why your customizations aren’t sticking, this video sheds light on what’s really going on behind the scenes. Have you found the new asset system as frustrating—or as promising—as I have?
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