Title: Draw stronger :
Authors: Willberg, Kriota,
Date: 2018
Publisher: Uncivilized Books,
Physical description: 136 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language: English
LC classification: R
Abstract: You're a cartoonist. You take care of yourself to prevent drawing injuries. You do your stretches, take regular breaks, and draw with perfect posture. What happens? You start experiencing pain when you draw anyway! A perfect example of bad things happening to good people. What should you do? Go to the doctor if it's serious. But, if it's a minor injury, go to your bookshelf and start reading Draw Longer, Draw Stronger! This little tome can be used to help reduce discomfort until you see a healthcare professional, or it can provide guidelines for managing mild drawing injuries that don't require medical attention. Explore Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation Therapy (R.I.C.E. Therapy) from the perspective of a committed drawer, learn some tips for understanding your pain, avoid worsening your injuries, and more!
Contents: Who is this book for? -- Pain is your frenemy -- Do I need to see a doctor? -- Types of injuries caused by repetitive activities -- Posture, pain, and injury -- Get a grip! -- Think like a cartoonist-athlete -- Live like a cartoonist-athlete -- Train like a cartoonist-athlete -- Exercises for the hand and wrist -- Exercises for the neck, chest, and shoulders -- Exercises for the back -- Tips and routines -- Bad things can happen to good artists (First Aid for injuries) -- R.I.C.E. therapy step by step -- More ways to reduce pain -- The end? -- Select bibliography.
Subject headings (LCSH): Artists--Health and hygiene.; Cartooning--Technique.; Comics (Graphic works); Drawing--Technique.; Instructional comics.; Nonfiction comics.; Occupational diseases--Prevention.; Overuse injuries--Prevention.; Overuse injuries--Treatment.; Self-care, Health.; Self-help publications.