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Just saw an artist quit art entirely because of immense pain.
Granted, I don’t know the cause. But I know enough artists who had to stop drawing for a while because they developed physical problems FROM drawing.
There’s a narrative in art land that I see a lot of teachers echo:
Granted, I don’t know the cause. But I know enough artists who had to stop drawing for a while because they developed physical problems FROM drawing.
There’s a narrative in art land that I see a lot of teachers echo:
“You have to draw constantly or you won’t make it”
I’m just going to say it: that’s DANGEROUS and IRRESPONSIBLE advice.
Yes, if you want to make it in certain industries, you have to put in a LOT of effort.
Is drawing for 12 hours smart? Sorry, imo, no.
I’m just going to say it: that’s DANGEROUS and IRRESPONSIBLE advice.
Yes, if you want to make it in certain industries, you have to put in a LOT of effort.
Is drawing for 12 hours smart? Sorry, imo, no.
In my opinion: practising DELIBERATELY, improving smartly, does way more for you than just putting in ridiculous hours.
A lot of olympic athletes train intensively for no more 4-6 hours. Surrounding those times they do other, (related) things.
So did prolific authors.
A lot of olympic athletes train intensively for no more 4-6 hours. Surrounding those times they do other, (related) things.
So did prolific authors.
Athletes also have a *specific* regimen. Not some random “ just train all the time” advice. Their training, food, etc. are adjusted to their sport and to themselves as a person.
An athlete knows they have to take immense care of their bodies. They work with it. Sound familiar?
An athlete knows they have to take immense care of their bodies. They work with it. Sound familiar?
Now, everyone is different. And pain can be caused by numerous other things, not just drawing too much in the same posture, or from pressing too hard on your tools. Some have additional illnesses, or their bodies develop problems sooner than others.
I’m not trying to shame anyone here. And certainly not that one artist who posted about quitting art. I’m so sorry this happened to you. :(
What I do see is a general lack of health awareness in the art community.
Please, start viewing your body as your most important tool!
What I do see is a general lack of health awareness in the art community.
Please, start viewing your body as your most important tool!
Thinking about talking more about health, since I’ve had so much crap over the last years. The majority could’ve been avoided if I just listened to my physical therapist. Just have to think about how to implement that. Maybe a series of videos that you can refer to, regularly...
