*sneakily drops a WIP*
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@Ayakashi: Thank you :3 And ah well, I was trying to make him look like he's snapping his fingers but I'm like "lmao oh well" haha
@Ayakashi: Thank you :3 And ah well, I was trying to make him look like he's snapping his fingers but I'm like "lmao oh well" haha
@ChiffonOrange: I can see the snapping, now that you mention it!
It's hard to make a movement in one picture
It's hard to make a movement in one picture
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@Ayakashi: That is very true. Unless it's animated which I'm not very good at it.
@Ayakashi: That is very true. Unless it's animated which I'm not very good at it.
@ChiffonOrange: ah yeah xD using animations is cheating. It's more of a challenge when you only got one frame ;O
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@Keturah: Thank you lol xD And yes, he is.
@Ayakashi: I see. *nods* But why is using animations considered cheating if you don't mind me asking? :o Just curious
@Keturah: Thank you lol xD And yes, he is.
@Ayakashi: I see. *nods* But why is using animations considered cheating if you don't mind me asking? :o Just curious
@ChiffonOrange: well it is easier to make a movement, with a movement.
I do love animations :) used to make a lot of them
I do love animations :) used to make a lot of them
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@Ayakashi: I see. That's understandable. :o *nods*
@Ayakashi: I see. That's understandable. :o *nods*
EDIT WHOA THIS WAS PAGES AGO, OOPS
re: wrist strain:
I have, actually, back in college (also when i was drawing more). I was having a lot of anxiety and I was sleeping all curled up with my wrist bent up against my chin which was really comfy at the time, but super painful in the morning. It'd last days. So, I started sleeping with a brace on so i couldn't bend it that way and over time it healed and I was generally pretty careful to take breaks if the pain got worse.
Don't push yourself too hard!! If you're able, I also personally recommend Aleve/naproxen sodium as it's an anti-inflammatory and helps reduce any swelling. Are you doing any wrist stretches?
re: wrist strain:
I have, actually, back in college (also when i was drawing more). I was having a lot of anxiety and I was sleeping all curled up with my wrist bent up against my chin which was really comfy at the time, but super painful in the morning. It'd last days. So, I started sleeping with a brace on so i couldn't bend it that way and over time it healed and I was generally pretty careful to take breaks if the pain got worse.
Don't push yourself too hard!! If you're able, I also personally recommend Aleve/naproxen sodium as it's an anti-inflammatory and helps reduce any swelling. Are you doing any wrist stretches?
@addy:
Damnnn that sucks but OMG I SLEEP LIKE THAT
I woke up with my hand bent at the wrist under my chin and had to put it under a pillow to stop bending it. I didn't wear the brace to bed as I was planning on wearing it most of the day today.
I've iced it twice today and can't SEE any swelling but it feels tight when I use it and pangs even with minimal movement. I haven't done any wrist stretches today as it got quite tight after doing them yesterday so I wasn't sure if it was helping or not!
Is it good to stretch even if it's potentially a strained muscle??
thanks sm for ur advice tho!!! and sucks you had similar experiences :(
Damnnn that sucks but OMG I SLEEP LIKE THAT
I woke up with my hand bent at the wrist under my chin and had to put it under a pillow to stop bending it. I didn't wear the brace to bed as I was planning on wearing it most of the day today.
I've iced it twice today and can't SEE any swelling but it feels tight when I use it and pangs even with minimal movement. I haven't done any wrist stretches today as it got quite tight after doing them yesterday so I wasn't sure if it was helping or not!
Is it good to stretch even if it's potentially a strained muscle??
thanks sm for ur advice tho!!! and sucks you had similar experiences :(
@keturah: i'd be super careful doing stretches if it's already strained, especially if you're getting pangs of pain like that ;-;
i've been mostly fine since that period in college though, but i also draw significantly less now... :vanora_sweat: but i also don't let myself sleep like that anymore and take aleve at the hint of any issues
i've been mostly fine since that period in college though, but i also draw significantly less now... :vanora_sweat: but i also don't let myself sleep like that anymore and take aleve at the hint of any issues
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@Keturah:
@Addy:
Oh goodness good to know it can lead to some serious issues, haha. I sleep the same way but now I have a solid reason to try not to.
@ChiffonOrange:
@Ayakashi:
Both have their challenges. True, it's easier to convey motion with, well, motion. However!
With a still drawing you only need to get 1 frame right since it's only a suggestion of movement, while with animation you need to get every frame at least close to right or you'll end up with movement that looks jarring or unnatural. You seem to be able to get away with more in animation i think, since each frame only shows for a split second.
One frame to get exactly right to sell the suggestion of motion VS multiple frames that don't have to be perfect but need to show a great understanding of how things work/move.
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@Keturah:
@Addy:
Oh goodness good to know it can lead to some serious issues, haha. I sleep the same way but now I have a solid reason to try not to.
@ChiffonOrange:
@Ayakashi:
Both have their challenges. True, it's easier to convey motion with, well, motion. However!
With a still drawing you only need to get 1 frame right since it's only a suggestion of movement, while with animation you need to get every frame at least close to right or you'll end up with movement that looks jarring or unnatural. You seem to be able to get away with more in animation i think, since each frame only shows for a split second.
One frame to get exactly right to sell the suggestion of motion VS multiple frames that don't have to be perfect but need to show a great understanding of how things work/move.
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@addy:
Bless youu!!! Luckily I have a 3 day weekend so hopefully it'll be healed betime I'm back to work!
I'm just annoyed I have a commission I wanna work on xD
I'll probably just take lots of little breaks to be sure I don't over do it!
I'm glad you've not had any issues lately! This is honestly my first one so may just be I slept funny or held it in a single position too long;;;
@Bearnas Tyr
oh no!! you too?!
I'm glad you've been doing better with it lately! At least now I have the pain I'm a bit more aware of how I hold my hands when working;;
Bless youu!!! Luckily I have a 3 day weekend so hopefully it'll be healed betime I'm back to work!
I'm just annoyed I have a commission I wanna work on xD
I'll probably just take lots of little breaks to be sure I don't over do it!
I'm glad you've not had any issues lately! This is honestly my first one so may just be I slept funny or held it in a single position too long;;;
@Bearnas Tyr
oh no!! you too?!
I'm glad you've been doing better with it lately! At least now I have the pain I'm a bit more aware of how I hold my hands when working;;
@bearnas tyr: it's not INHERENTLY bad to sleep that way.. but my wrist was really cramping up. i wore a brace to train myself to stop it lol
@keturah: try to take it easy!! i know there's not a lot to do with the whole quarantine thing but chillaxing and icing it while enjoying some good food should set the memorial day weekend mood a bit :3
and yeah it really could just be a one-off thing, especially if you're really good about stretching and stuff usually.
@keturah: try to take it easy!! i know there's not a lot to do with the whole quarantine thing but chillaxing and icing it while enjoying some good food should set the memorial day weekend mood a bit :3
and yeah it really could just be a one-off thing, especially if you're really good about stretching and stuff usually.
@addy:
I shouldd......
I have an icepack next to me and keep resting it but I'm working on a drawing CAREFULLYYY
Haha!
Oooo is this weekend for memorial day? Google won't tell me and I'm dumb!
sounds like a good idea though! I won't say not to snacks and rest
xD
I shouldd......
I have an icepack next to me and keep resting it but I'm working on a drawing CAREFULLYYY
Haha!
Oooo is this weekend for memorial day? Google won't tell me and I'm dumb!
sounds like a good idea though! I won't say not to snacks and rest
xD
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Wip of my Siren piece.
She is still in her ugly stage. :vanora_sweat:
Not really set with her hair either. So probably will change it again lol.
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She is still in her ugly stage. :vanora_sweat:
Not really set with her hair either. So probably will change it again lol.
@keturah: in the US at least, yeah, it's Memorial Day on Monday :o quite likely why you have a three day weekend, unless you just got super lucky with scheduling. (before this job i aaalways worked memorial day lol)
@moodybats: ooh looking good so far!!
@moodybats: ooh looking good so far!!
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@Addy: Thank you.
I've barely touched it since it's been tricky to sit at my desk and make art
with highly uncomfortable chair lol.
I can't sit still at it. :vanora_sweat:
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@Addy: Thank you.
I've barely touched it since it's been tricky to sit at my desk and make art
with highly uncomfortable chair lol.
I can't sit still at it. :vanora_sweat:
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Having you as a Voltie would be awesome.