Propping up your drawing board/surface at an angle

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Propping up your drawing board/surface at an angle Anonymous 06/22/15 (Mon) 02:24:29 No.3220

Do any of you use something to prop-up your drawing board when drawing on a horizontal surface? (like a table easel or self-made prop up aids?)

I hear it can help with stopping yourself from arching over your drawings too much (which'd probably help prevent back/neck problems) and wonder what your thoughts are on the matter

Also, how much of angle would you prop your board up?

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Anonymous 06/22/15 (Mon) 03:48:09 No.3221

I draw at a standing desk.

Anonymous 06/23/15 (Tue) 12:18:46 No.3245

I use a book to create an incline for my Cintiq because the stand sucks

I would recommend it, helps your perspective on whatever you are drawing.

Anonymous 06/23/15 (Tue) 21:13:55 No.3253

If I draw on paper or in a sketchbook I don't angle them at all, but when drawing on a tablet I slightly angle it using it's stand.

Anonymous 10/14/15 (Wed) 01:22:20 No.4232

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I sometimes use my hole punch...

Anonymous 10/17/15 (Sat) 01:28:28 No.4263

On larger pieces it's usually good to prop stuff up. I worked on one on a flat desk and realized later that the entire drawing was somewhat stretched vertically because my eyes were never facing it right on.