The #1 Thing Artists Shouldn't Cheap Out On 🪑🦐

In this video Instructor Jessie helps us understand the intricacies of back care for artists, she'll make a recommendation for ensuring you're taking care of yourself and why there's ONE specific item you shouldn't cheap out on for your creative space. No shrimping! Use these quick tips to optimize your art space so that you can be the most creative you can be.

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[thatonepossum]

I’ve noticed using a graphics tablet (the kind with no screen) seems to have helped my posture. It’s still not great, but my drawing being closer to head-level helps keep me from hunching over.

[AFKDINOSAUR]

I shrimp so bad, even in a good chair. I bought a standing desk, so I can switch between sitting and standing when I notice I'm shrimpin

[Pipplin]

I always put my legs up on the chair though so that ruins my posture 😭

[HoltzWorks]

Jessie actually has the cow headset! That's adorable!

Anyway, I use a pretty plain dining chair because I'm not a fan of the spinny office chairs. I like a more solid seating surface, and between the rotation and inclination of the seat, and the wheels constantly rolling around I have never found an office chair that really worked for me. I also couldn't get used to the arm rests, they always got in the way for me.

Still, not slumping/shrimping is very important. As I said in another comment, lifting and angling your drawing surface helps a LOT. Just think about how drafting tables do it and try to figure out how to emulate them.

Ever since I started doing that, I haven't had any back pain due to drawing even though that's my full time job now. (I only get it from sleeping in awkward positions now.)

[Chloe_thefoxstudios]

What are your feelings about ppl who day in their bed sitting up? That's what I do I can't say I have any pains but just wondering long term