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Lynn-Marie's avatar

I just fell and broke right wrist in two places. I was on a roll sketching every day and using colored pencils. I’ve thought about trying everything with my left hand when I’m out of soooo much pain I do water colors and acrylics so I’m game to do anything.

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Art Auntie Kathleen's avatar

I had my left arm in a sling for six weeks a year or so ago, but I was able to keep up with my GUT assignments. Turns out it was easier than I thought it would be to paint wrong-handed. The drawing was pretty funny, but the painting, which required much less fine control they way I do it, came out rather well for a rank beginner. I’m pretty proud of some of those sketches. So don’t despair, just roll with it. And I hope you mend fast.

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Judith's avatar

Ouch! I did the same thing several years ago and broke my left wrist bones and I’m left handed. I suggest you get playful with your non dominant hand and pretend you are in 1st grade again learning to print. And write backwards too, like Leonardo. And draw a giraffe. 🦒

And practice all the rehab exercises to get your full mobility back in your right wrist. Best wishes for your healing!❤️‍🩹

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Sarah Tobias's avatar

So sorry for your broken wrist. Heal well.

There's research out now that shows that exercising the non-injured limb helps with mobility and strengthening the injured limb.

This makes me wonder of drawing with the non-dominant hand, and seeing improvement over time, will positively impact drawing with the dominant hand when you are healed.

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Jill Jones's avatar

How interesting!!

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René Roberts's avatar

Have you ever tried holding the pencil between your toes? It can yield some pretty interesting results!

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Erik Lokensgard's avatar

What?! Really? Haha. This sounds difficult. And fun, especially if it’s a choice. May try it.

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Erik Lokensgard's avatar

Ouch! Hope you heal well and feel better soon.

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