You just animated. That feeling is why you do it. Now go draw the next frame.

Here’s a comprehensive, long-form guide to learning using its Grease Pencil tool. This content is structured as a complete learning path—from setup to final render.

Go to Render Properties (the little TV icon). Change "Render Engine" to Cycles (or Eevee for realtime). Add a Sun Light rotating around your drawing. Because your line art exists on a plane, the light will hit it, creating 3D shadows on your 2D character. This is called Cel Shading .