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8 years ago
Time for another journal entry... I should do this more often.
How I use my Surface Pro 4 to draw has changed over time. At first I'd try drawing down stairs in a recliner. It worked because I could keep myself upright and still be comfortable. I tried drawing in other places because the recliner wasn't the most convenient place and wasn't always available. That and the only time it was and I could get enough quiet time was late at night. The next place I found for drawing was at my desk. I'd have to move things around, but was more convenient. It wasn't comfortable though. I discovered drawing in portrait mode so I was leaning over more than I would have if I was using the kickstand. I don't have a stand that allows me to have it at a 50 degree angle or anything while in portrait mode. The next place I had found is another recliner, but up stairs. I can't use it's foot rest without it reclining on me though. So my solution to that was to drag an old "repaired" amp over and sit a pillow on top of it as a foot rest. Now I can sit comfortably with my back at a healthy >90 degree angle. As for propping the tablet up I first used a pillow, but now I just rest my foot on the amp allowing me to use my knee to prop up the tablet. I can also comfortably brace my elbow against the chair so drawing isn't tiring and awkward.
This works for now. At least when my brother's not home watching annoying anime garbage on his large TV and stereo....refusing to use headphones.. I'll have to find a new place to draw in the future. I don't know when that'll actually be. Although I do know I'll be moving in the future.
How I use my Surface Pro 4 to draw has changed over time. At first I'd try drawing down stairs in a recliner. It worked because I could keep myself upright and still be comfortable. I tried drawing in other places because the recliner wasn't the most convenient place and wasn't always available. That and the only time it was and I could get enough quiet time was late at night. The next place I found for drawing was at my desk. I'd have to move things around, but was more convenient. It wasn't comfortable though. I discovered drawing in portrait mode so I was leaning over more than I would have if I was using the kickstand. I don't have a stand that allows me to have it at a 50 degree angle or anything while in portrait mode. The next place I had found is another recliner, but up stairs. I can't use it's foot rest without it reclining on me though. So my solution to that was to drag an old "repaired" amp over and sit a pillow on top of it as a foot rest. Now I can sit comfortably with my back at a healthy >90 degree angle. As for propping the tablet up I first used a pillow, but now I just rest my foot on the amp allowing me to use my knee to prop up the tablet. I can also comfortably brace my elbow against the chair so drawing isn't tiring and awkward.
This works for now. At least when my brother's not home watching annoying anime garbage on his large TV and stereo....refusing to use headphones.. I'll have to find a new place to draw in the future. I don't know when that'll actually be. Although I do know I'll be moving in the future.
