What do you guys do in each break of full time comic making?

[fever]

Ah you're a good role model for all of the students out there

[kytri]

I mean if it's a mental issue that's fair too, usually the physical issues are due to working long periods on the regular over a period of years. The breaks are more preventative for the physical stuff.

[Rhonder]

That's what often happens during those times I only last like 20 minutes... if I'm not feeling it I can easily extend that "break" for hours

[darkone4587]

Playing games and watching anime mostly, unless you count other workings i have to do.

[Shanny8]

I'm probably the WORST when it comes to breaks. Gimme a bottle water, my wireless headset, and some music and I will work for 4-6 hrs straight(sometimes 8) before I look up and be like, "Hey- I need to take a break/stand up and stretch,"- especially during the coloring phase; I'm usually more attentive during the inking phase after about 2 or 3 panels.

Usually during my breaks, I'll stretch or stretch out on my bed so my bod can stop feeling stiff/sore, get some more water, and/or something to snack on. I try to keep my breaks to 30 minutes or an hour, then get back in there and power out the rest of the work.

[beta1042]

It's hard when you get in a groove you just lose track of time! I definitely find myself doing this sometimes.

for mini breaks I usually just stretch and... this is horrible but my breaks usually involve snacks.

Otherwise I'm not really taking a "break" from art. I'm just living my life outside of art. Art is more like my break from life.

[fever]

Now that I think about it maybe it's because I'm constantly learning while drawing, not just drawing and that's why I'm more exhausted more quickly.

[fever]

Ahahahah you're case is similar to me I often take breaks every half an hour or so xD

[fever]

Playing games and watching anime is obviously fun things! Too bad they take time too much ><

[fever]

You are great already! I mean I want to be able to work for hours before taking breaks. It's really hard to do since I'm exhausted too quickly. Maybe I'm unconsciously still learning and trying to be better while drawing, and I haven't reach a level where I can solely draw without thinking anymore!

[fever]

Doing art feels better when it's just a hobby and a break from life, indeed. And me too i always have snack since it's the most effective thing to get my mind fresh again xD

[ZombieOwl]

i do my best to take breaks and stop in time for bedtime XD

When I take breaks, I usually do something that doesn't require a screen. I work a lot on the computer for work and comics, so I need to give my eyes rest.

So, there's updating my planner and doing stretches/tai chi.
Gotta keep the blood flowing!

[fever]

Ooooh what a useful tips! It makes sense that our eyes need rest too. Thank you for sharing that!
Ahah I also constantly updating my planner since I'd feel burdened if I realize how much I've been behind the schedule xD

[baasinsimple]

Tbh breaks are always good. I have developed some wrist problems and am currently seeing a doctor because in addition to school and studying I also draw, and after months of not taking breaks it takes a toll. I'm making a lot of progress with the issue but the fact that I developed it in the first place is just ridiculous.

[fever]

Ah I'm so sorry for your wrist condition! I hope your wrist will be better and heal asap! But tbh in my case if I count the hours I draw it'd be only 5-6 hours a day(and I'm not working and not in school atm) since I take break every so often! Maybe i'm not experienced enough to take atleast a break every two hours or so, yeah I'll just go along with this pace and hope I'd be able to take longer time without so many break in the future.

[indagold]

I have taken a lot of breaks like portfolio art and animations since i was able to get a good buffer but I finally just gave up and now trying to complete my buffer so I now have complete free time since I absolutely hate to have the possibility of being busy with something else or having a job and having to return to my comic haha. It takes way too much free time just to complete a few pages.

[LT1986]

I workout or read as a break. These activities get my mind off of the web comic. If I take a break without changing what I'm thinking about, I don't feel like continuing to work on my web comic. I return to making the web comic, after I have been focusing on something else.

[darkone4587]

True, but if it's important to you then you have to make time time to do the things you enjoy.

[fever]

Yes! Buffer is very important isn't it? I'm also currently working on buffer before publishing since i don't have the professional speed to make an entire chap every week.

[fever]

Omg same! I also like to read to get my mind off the panels I'm working on ahahaha. It has to be something entirely different.