✿ DRAWING WITH SIMPLE TOOLS // fashion art sketchbook page with various patterns + ART HEALTH chat

[@mangaluver2010]

Man, I felt so sorry for you listening to your eye problems! It's tough growing up with a parent who has weird medical beliefs. As someone who has a condition called Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, I get swelling on my optic nerves that severely screwed up my vision and gives me terrible migraines. My last eye doctor told me I'm on the cusp of being legally blind because of it, but thankfully we got the condition under control before that could happen. Also, I'm extremely lucky it doesn't affect my art! Being active daily helped me so much when it came to getting it under control, so remember to take breaks, walk, and drink plenty of water Cosmic! 💪💪

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

ah that's so great, i'm happy to hear you got it under control!! And yeah... parents with weird medical beliefs.. omg my teeth were a big casualty of that >_> I have them fixed now, but it cost a small fortune OTL;

[@FFebruaryFlower]

"Sweet and Zero who I haven't drawn in a little bit" Me pretending I haven't been binge watching every video with these two for the past week: YESSS I MISSED THEM SO MUCH!!!

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

heheh awhhh x'D tbh i probably drew them more recently than I remember!!😂 and ahh tyty for binging my channel :D

[@anavien_draws]

Rows, butterfly reverse, back extensions and oblique side bends are the ultimate wombo combo to take away all my back-neck-shoulder-tension and increased my posture! Your art is so inspiring. 🥰

[@themightierpencil]

I want to thank you for your chatty videos because I often watch them either at work (they help me focus) or while drawing at home (they keep me company). Also this video was timely because I've been dealing with a pinched nerve that's causing tingling and numbness in my drawing hand. I do find that my hand pain has lessened while I draw because I've loosened up my grip on my pencil. Also I started propping up my sketchbook while I draw which not only helps with the back/neck pain, it helps me draw more proportionately.

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

it's great to hear! I hope the pinched nerve situation clears up🙏

[@arsonistic_spoons_arts]

im 25 and recently venture into the digital art universe for the first time highly inspired by you . makes me so happy to see you care about physical and mental care in the community. I'm partially blind but i still love to creating art

[@tikaepixwhom666]

I also occasionally get pain in me knees, back and neck from hunching over to draw. I combat this with Jiu-Jitsu, soccer, and lots of forest walks. Staying healthy mentally and physically is super important to maintain being an artist...or just being at all! Thanks for the beautiful art video ❤💖💗

[@amarawinchester963]

Your characters are so beautiful and it’s amazing how you work with markers and pens! I struggle when I do digital sketches!

[@sandyb4693]

Your are so right about the exercising thing. Yoga helps my health immensely. My joints feel better. The muscles supporting my back strengthened, helping a problem area of mine. And my posture improved. And it definitely is a general mood booster. I think the key is we all need to find the exercise routine that fits each of us. And your story about your vision and the crappy glasses made me cringe. I worked for decades as a optician (the person who fits glasses) and what your are describing sounds like induced prism. It's when the optical center (the part of the RX that needs to be right in front of your eye) is off. It can cause double vision, head aches and generally off vision. Even with a correct RX. This is something that a lot of newer opticians don't always know and doctors don't often think about it because their specialty isn't fitting glasses to people. Your intermittent problems with the double vision in your glasses and the fact that contacts fix the issue makes me think that may be the problem. If it's your eyes... having a prism (think of one of those pyramids that bend light into a rainbow) put into your glasses, which is what one of your doctors evidentially suggested, may solve the double vision. Sorry if that was useless rambling about what you already know. I just thought I'd share just in case it might help. I could definitely be completely wrong.😸 In any case I'm glad you found something (contacts) that work for you. Thanks for sharing, though I don't comment often, I always enjoy listening to your thoughts and watching your process.

[@lainiwakura1776]

It's actually a good thing you bring this up, you never know who it might help!

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Thanks so much for sharing this info - it is VERY reassuring to hear it from a professional!!! I'm 100% convinced that it was the problem. It has been about 4 years since this problem was fixed, and I've never experienced anything like that since. While I recently had to wear glasses for a few weeks to let my eye heal from an ulcer, I didn't experience double vision with them (new glasses I got recently, they were properly fitted I would assume! xD). It's unfortunate that there's a gap in knowledge there... very strange though, because I went to multiple people and none of them even considered this possibility or asked me what I typically wear (glasses or contacts etc.) I appreciate that you enjoy listening to my thoughts as well, very happy to hear that

[@sandyb4693]

@@CosmicSpectrumArt Yeah, you would think that someone would have thought of that possibility with your glasses. The unfortunate thing (at least where I worked) is that the newer opticians were trained with the bare minimum knowledge to get them working. Most (especially my manager) weren't interested in learning anything more. They felt they 'knew it all' with just that basic knowledge. I found that very frustrating. I'm glad you got the glasses sorted out. And ulcers are *awful* and can be extremely painful. I'm glad your eye is better.

[@akinanishikawa6193]

Sometimes doctors just don't know and you have to be your own advocate. I'm glad you found out what was causing the vision problems and that you're doing much better now. P.S. Sweet & Zero lookin' fabulous as always^^ I forget Zero has freckles until I see you dot them on😅

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

sadly true. I remember I had this abrupt realization many years ago that doctors are just regular people and their competence levels vary just as much as any other profession pff😬which is to say that some of them are not good at their job. But thank you! I am also massively relieved that got fixed xD

[@wescottpines6138]

I'm so glad you mentioned how physical exercise helped you because this is something that alot of artists, and ppl in general, don't realize. muscle weakness can cause chronic pain. Have you ever tried those silicone sleeves or squishy sleeves on your pen or stylus for your finger pain? I have a similar problem with my index finger and they help the pain go away, but mine is more like a skin irritation issue I think. Your eye story is soooo crazy. I did not expect that solution.Your art is mesmerizing and I really love watching you draw!

[@adarfrida]

Nice video! There's something so relaxing about watching you sketch :)

[@clover9332]

You actually convinced me to get up and try yoga which I haven’t in years, lol! I avoid working out because, at least weight lifting, made me lose weight. I wanna give yoga a try again, I’ve marked it on my calendar and everything. I didn’t realize how out of shape I was, that was so hard!! My wrists are the least strong, so hopefully this helps 🙏🏻

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

ahahah that's so great! I want to try doing yoga regularly as well... stretching helps so much. My hamstrings are way too tight from sitting every day, yoga would certainly help with that. We got this 💥

[@NNsLivingRoom]

Your art always brings me joy ❤️

[@violainecln8215]

The double vision is probably strabismus! I have the exact same symptoms, it's caused by one of your eyes not aligning correctly on the object you're looking at. We always see two images but our brains merge them together, so when your eyes are not aligned your brain can't merge the images like it usually does. It's worse when the object is far away or when you're tired. I'm really surprised that your doctors didn't know because it's quite common and well documented. I'm glad to hear that it went away! Since it is related to the eyes muscles, you can fix it in the early stages by training them to make them stronger, like any muscle. Mine only got worse because I ignored it for too long, and now I have to wear the glasses prisms things (which is only a bandage solution like you said) or get surgery. I think mine was caused by always looking at things close to me like screens and never far away, but yours could indeed be because of a bad prescription. The symptoms can come back with age, stress, etc, so now you know what it is and I hope it will help you if it does!

[@sonyalam5972]

I think another big part of exercise is you need to want to do it and enjoy it, I really hated sport when I was younger because it was very competitive and it didn't encourage me to do well. so you need to enjoy yourself while doing it or you wont really stay committed to becoming more healthy.

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Yess that's a really good point! goes to show it's really pointless to try and force people into doing certain things. I've never been interested in sports myself due to potential injury. I know that sounds kinda crazy but I was always paranoid of hurting my hand or wrist because I was so obsessed with drawing from a young age... but I find that I really enjoy workouts in a controlled environment because they're predictable and safe 😂 I can see how this is why some people probably hate the gym and find it boring. Super important to be able to enjoy yourself for sure

[@PinkWytchBytch]

This made me break out my Tombows for the first time since I started learning watercolors. It felt sooooo different to go back in with these markers, but they definitely didn’t disappoint!!! Not a single one dried and it’s been a good few months. Which Tombow is your favorite, I’m curious???

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

I really like the pale and pastel colours! not sure I have a favourite, but I love the really light caramel and beige colours :)

[@GoblinGhouls]

I had a similar inconsistent double vision thing growing up! They talked about putting prisms in my glasses to try and fix it, but it was too inconsistent for that. I ended up just doing a bunch of exercises consistently for a few years and now I only get it if I've been reading or drawing or staring at something close to me (usually my phone) for too long.

[@ezequielmora-mendez4008]

Stretching on a yoga mat and wrist exercises helped me a lot

[@kennethreyes7545]

omg i jsut noticedd, you are backk im gladd, i hope you give another story contenttt, the one with the book scam was really entertaininggg

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

I'll try to think of more storytime topics :P

[@swapnamittra3458]

I ❤️ your traditional art 🥰

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

ty :D

[@brianahawkins8124]

Beautiful.💖

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

thanks!!

[@detectivebrown6211]

Your art is so aesthetic

[@screamingbean7509]

@javigomezlozano8185well aesthetic is a bit of a broad term, but it basically means a group of certain genres/art/pictures/colors that are satisfying or pleasing to the eye. That’s how I see it personally, but I recommend going to the “Aesthetic Fandom Wiki”, it’s fun to look around in and you can find a bunch of aesthetics that you might like😊

[@itsfivepetals]

i love your fashion designs!! always so good!!

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Thank you!!

[@carisaurusx]

I love your style! 😍

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Thank you :))

[@ChantelleArts]

That story about your eyesight is crazy! It must have been really difficult 🥺

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

honestly.. it was pretty bad hahah. One of the many (sad and) hilarious by-products of that was developing a phobia of my photo being taken, because i couldn't focus on the lens and thought it would make me look cross eyed. so the only solution was to cover one of my eyes with hair 😂😂 my god, i'm so happy i don't have to do that weird shit anymore lolllll

[@christinabrilla4030]

LASIK was life changing for me.

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

I have heard that from others! I'm considering it tbh... only thing is I do have very dry eyes, and I head lasik can make that even worse. I've been getting some ads recently about some semi-recent procedure where they insert a micro contact into your eyeball and if your vision changes down the line you can actually replace it or remove it. I'm liking the sound of that but... also horrified at the though of having my eyes sliced 😂💀

[@jodoe8076]

Hello!! I greatly enjoy watching all your traditional art videos! I hope you sketch Helena Bonham Carter in the future, I think her gothic fashion and layered outfits would look wonderful in your art style!

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

ohh I do love her! I might sketch her in the future, that's a nice idea xD

[@K.ART_vlog]

so nice drawing 😍❤️

[@ha_ruh]

Omg I also just walked the 12min!! Running just wasn´t gonna happen lol

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

high five. We do what we want lmaoooo

[@DIAMOND-yi5mr]

amazing👍

[@hugrid9647]

That was very cool to listen to, and watch too of course, thank you for sharing, tbh I must start exercising because I'm too lazy

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

you can do it. Baby steps man... it took me a long time to get into it, and i do not regret starting.

[@TheArtOfJerry]

Rest. Get well soon. Do alot stretching. Walking. Stretching is very helpful. Drink green tea, helps blood circulation. Get enough sleep. So early you knee problem, thank God it's fixed. Same neck ... Me also have this problem. Yes exercise upped our mood. I just walking for 20-60min. God helps you your vision problems.

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

Yes... i could do more stretching for sure. I always get lazy but it's so important haha. To tell you the truth I literally prayed for my vision problems to somehow get fixed. And it worked 👏

[@fuzzydragons]

my vision is so bad lol doesnt effect art but does effect anything more than 6 inches from my face lol eyes are important, dont go so long with any problems. sounds like you just went to people who shouldnt have been optometrist. def sounds like you prescription for the glasses was wrong love th blue add ons! 🥰

[@yaskara8925]

Temprano ❤❤❤

[@a.z.e.a.l.e.5822]

Can you please do a tutorial queen?🤗

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

I have some tutorials on gumroad and earlier on in my channel uploads! :)

[@a.z.e.a.l.e.5822]

thank you so much !

[@yoonyiachang1390]

the fact that you're over 30 suprised me-

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

😂🤷‍♀ gettin' oldd gahahaha

[@yoonyiachang1390]

@@CosmicSpectrumArt also hearing your health problem was kinda comforting cause I'm 13 with knee problems 😅, I love your content and art and is very excited for your comic! ^^

[@krisnayudhianto523]

Wis mateng

[@snowpanther7076]

Most artists have wrist and finger problems because they don't know how to hold the pencil. My wrist aches looking at you draw. The death grip, the flicking of the wrists, the pressure on the paper, no wonder your hand hurts. It's a recipe for carpal tunnel

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

bruh if you're gonna take that tone you'd better provide an actual example of 'how to hold a pencil'. I've been drawing almost every day for like 23 years now and I have never had wrist pain. I have pain in one finger joint when I draw for longer than 5-6 hours in a row, I think i'm gonna be alright ;)

[@snowpanther7076]

@@CosmicSpectrumArt Check out drawabox by uncomfortable on KZbin. he has an introduction tutorial on holding the pencil and drawing from the shoulder. Just because you're young doesn't mean you'll never experience serious injuries. You're already complaining about pain. Stop it before it gets worse

[@CosmicSpectrumArt]

@@snowpanther7076 I checked out the your recommendation just to give your hubris the benefit of the doubt, but found no new information there. I actually do hold the pen correctly using the 'dynamic tripod' grip. I know how to draw from the shoulder. You (probably) don't know that drawing from the shoulder has limitations and specific utility, and it is not suitable for drawing smaller images and fine details that require a lot of short small and precise strokes. It is more suitable for larger loose sketching, making controlled straight and long lines, and of course utilizing the multiple edges of a pencil or a piece of charcoal. Drawing with a fine pen is not the same, especially at the scale I do it at. If you're somehow trying to show concern i guess I appreciate the thought, but you just come off accusatory and poorly informed. 🤷‍♀I'm not even complaining. I am sharing solutions to my ailments for a reason....... and the reason is that I SOLVED them. You'd be insane to think that a person can go through life doing a very specific and extremely repetitive activity without experiencing any ailments at all.

[@snowpanther7076]

@@CosmicSpectrumArt You seem to assume that I don't draw and that I don't draw small or often or haven't drawn for long. The wrist flicking that I've seen you do in multiple videos is exactly what causes a lot of problems in both artists and gamers. You're also assuming that I'm criticizing for the sake of criticizing without considering the fact that I am speaking from experience. You say you've solved them but just from looking at the video, I'm still seeing all the stuff I used to do thinking that everything will be fine only for it to not be. You seem to have taken this as a personal attack instead of advice from someone who also does art. You are not the only artist on KZbin. Ignore the advice if you want but assuming that everyone who criticizes you is attacking you and doesn't know what they're talking about does not make you look very smart