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Broken wrist: what to do?

I will keep this dicussion short because I broke my wrist and typing with one hand isn't easy...

I'm right handed, and my left wrist is broken.... so that is a plus.
But creating illustrations on my computer doesn't work.... so creating stuff the normal way is out of the question.

I have some ideas how to keep busy with papertoys and designing papertoys,
but what do you think I should do?

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Permalink Reply by Nick Knite on March 4, 2009 at 6:58am

..probably for starters:
get well soon!!
(:

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Permalink Reply by Methuup da Funky One on March 4, 2009 at 7:54am

Breaking your wrist sucks big time, you'd better broken a leg or an ankle-bone like me. That's how I got involved in this paper world. But I don't understand why creating illustrations on your comp doesn't work you're right handed. (but I'm no professional) Keep on designing and let someone else do the building. (I'm volunteering) And get well.

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Permalink Reply by Tephlon on March 5, 2009 at 7:03pm

Matthijs: Get Well Soon! (Beterschap!)

Methuup: Matthijs probably uses the shift/ctrl and alt keys a lot on his keyboard while using the mouse. you need your left hand for that. You can still do a lot of things, it just takes ages.

As for suggestions... Hmm. Start painting?

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Permalink Reply by Methuup da Funky One on March 6, 2009 at 8:04am

I've seen my lil' brother (he's a pro too) do that in photoshop, leavin' me standin' how does he do that it takes me ages. Thanks Teph.

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Permalink Reply by Abz on March 4, 2009 at 10:41am

Like Nick said, get well. While you're doing that, maybe keep busy by doing sketches, mock ups for new paper toys. Perhaps do some writing, jot down ideas for PTs. Read Matt's book or Toy Land or II Love. That's all I can think. :)

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Permalink Reply by Anna Blume & Henk Engst on March 4, 2009 at 4:12pm

Leave it all behind you for a week or two, rest, think about it and come back refreshed with tons of new ideas. Taking some distance always pays off ... just my 2 cents.

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Permalink Reply by Harlancore on March 6, 2009 at 11:58pm

man oh man oh man! I am so sorry! Just take it easy! so you will heal faster! Let us make some toys for you! I am working on Nick's custom atm, but as soon as I finish that, I am planing to do one for you... it's been a long time coming, eh? ALL THE BEST! Just don't push yourself... ^^