Andrew Clews@mrjalco quick question, do you know if the angled drawing tables many illustrators use, are like that because they are better positioned than a flat table (no RSI, bad backs, etc) or just something that people have done, adopting the easel from painters?
Craig@CrackedWindscreen @mrjalco A lot of drafting tables were tiltable so you could see the work square on and wouldn't be thrown out by perspective. Not sure if it's a progression from that?
@Kuang_Eleven @mrjalco thanks. I’ve used plenty, when I was in architecture, but equally I’ve used a flat desk too. Curious why they are as they are.
mrjalco@CrackedWindscreen @Kuang_Eleven what Craig said. Carry over from draughting desks. It is much easier to draw accurately when the artwork is in a flat-on plane. The raised and tilted desks enable you to do this without being bent double all the time. They do make a difference when you’re sat drawing for hours on end.
@Kuang_Eleven @mrjalco thanks. So, health orientated. Appreciate that!
@CrackedWindscreen @Kuang_Eleven health and accuracy. Similar reasons as why easels are preferred. Draw anything of size on a flat surface and it makes perspective accuracy a nightmare.
@CrackedWindscreen @Kuang_Eleven also means you’re not leaning across your artwork/materials and potentially damaging it when creating the upper sections. So many reasons and angled desk or easel is better.