Uncomfortable's Advice from /r/ArtFundamentals

DrawABox with a sketching board?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtFundamentals/comments/wzzgim/drawabox_with_a_sketching_board/

2022-08-28 16:24

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Uncomfortable

2022-08-28 16:44

Using a desktop drafting table like that is entirely okay. While I don't want to make students feel like they need to go out and buy one because it is by no means required, your own concerns about it somehow being a problem are reversed - there's nothing wrong with using an angled drafting table surface like this. Rather, it's better.

So, go ahead and buy one, especially if you're running into serious neck/back pain.

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2022-08-28 16:55

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Ostracus

2022-08-28 19:05

Is this a visual thing were one can't see something well unless it's close?

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2022-08-28 19:09

Thankfully I can still see well haha. It's just that I HAVE to bend my neck to see the page since it's flat on the table, and that's probably causing the problem.

I actually took a video of myself to see just how much I'm bending my neck while looking down at the paper from my position.

It's bad... it doesn't feel this way while drawing, but it seems I actually have to bend my neck a lot.

Sonny_Crockett_1984

2022-08-28 18:07

I am dealing with some severe back and neck pain. I've been having success with massage therapy and acupuncture but proper posture is essential to good health. You are right to start taking action now. This little stretch can be modified and done anywhere and it is very helpful to do throughout the day:

https://youtube.com/shorts/rWFRxEr6eQ8?feature=share