RSI: Occupational Hazard

It’s really common among artists I’d say, but in my case I feel it’s just a bit… easier to pop up due to me having EDS-3. Basically, when I draw too much, my arm/shoulder or hand palm start hurting due to muscle strain. Last time I had to stop drawing and using the tablet at all for three days and even grabbing a fork would be painful. This time around it’s more my arm that hurts, the back of my shoulder burns from excess work.

I try to pace myself and keep good posture but it’s hard when you spend around 17 hours a day sitting at the chair doing things on the computer. I use my tablet as a mouse usually, so I’m always in ‘drawing’ position as well. The past three days I’ve been pretty active on iScribble and that hasn’t really helped. I’ve drawn more and more detailed than I usually do in a week, all in the space of 2-3 days.

Not that I’m saying that’s BAD, it’s been amazing practice and I feel I’ve improved a lot in a very short period. I’m working to get accepted as a regular member and all. But it has meant my shoulder’s paid the price.

Well… hopefully if I take it easy for a couple of days it should get better. But I have two project images half-done on the site I want to finish up before the days stretch on. Though, my time is almost up now, and I still have a lot to get done XP