Cheap Joe's 2 Minute Art Tips - Head, Shoulders, Arms and Hands

[@tamidolson7384]

Off to purchase lol Having the same issue! Thank you!!!

[@DavidSmith-lx3tz]

Thank you, same problem

[@mariepaxson1699]

Thanks so much. This is really helpful

[@ArtistInNewHampshire]

Thanks, Julie! I also discovered I could describe to my optometrist the distance I needed to focus on for artwork, and my multifocal lenses then included that very distance in the closest prescription.

[@VickersConnie]

Never thought about the distortion! Thanks Julie!

[@mariacristinaariasdelgado1546]

Thanks a lot!!!🙏🏼

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Excellent advice!!! Thank you

[@debidrybala4102]

Thanks!!

[@zoekilling4977]

I have a small desk easel at home but it's useless for travel. Thanks for showcasing the travel easel. I'm going to go check it out on the website!! Thanks as always Julie for sharing your tips of the trade!!! 😊

[@joycesnodgrass7068]

My PT person told me to place a tennis-sized ball under my chin or even just gauge the distance by placing my fist under my chin any time I’m doing anything that lowers my head…like knitting, reading, painting. No surgery was needed!

[@barbaratibbets8643]

That’s great if you work at an angle but most of us watercolorists work flat. I paint standing up at a counter-high table but take frequent breaks to also let the paint dry. If my back starts hurting, I sit with a flat cold-pack or heating pad for a while, depending on the weather. Pilates helps too.

[@rockmoussealt7764]

Good reminder about needing to take care of yourself while you create. Nifty easel, continue in good health!

[@holliexenahitchcock]

I’ve had many of these Duh moments! They suck!🤣 BUT… I am still struggling to find a way to have the watercolor I am working on, at an angle that is a good compromise between the health of my neck and not letting the watercolor run too much🤷🏻‍♀️

[@recoveringsoul755]

I was thinking it may not be a solution for watercolor. Maybe just take breaks and stand up. Look straight ahead, walk around the block or something. Have a balance of time looking down and looking up. Look at the stars

[@JoyceRaichelson]

This is excellent advice! I work in watercolor, but use a tabletop easel, which is excellent for my loose style. Whenever a piece needs to be flat for drying, I can adjust the easel to a flat position, so it works for me no matter how I want to orient my paper. I love and appreciate all of Julie’s tips. 👍

[@Melanie44Michael]

Excellent topic to discuss! It isn't suitable for watercolor, which needs to be at a variety of angles but closer to flat than vertical. Ideas? My back hurts!

[@juliedavis8957]

Hey Melanie… I guess my suggestion would be to work standing so there isn’t so much crouching over. I do no many many watercolorists that will soak paper, stretch paper and work on a table easel at some angle. I hope that this helps you. Thanks for your question and for watching! 😊 Julie

[@aprilharvey2225]

Thank you for your tips. I’m Geli plating right now . . . So not helpful for that. 😉😎👍🏻

[@juliedavis8957]

Hey April… nope. That won’t work! 😅 thanks for watching! Julie