Repetitive Strain Injury or RSI

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00261 

http://www.wikihow.com/Sit-at-a-Computer

One may feel that proper sitting at a computer is just common sense, however, many of us artists, who work day to day for years develop repetitive strain injuries. These injuries are painful, make working more difficult, and over time can result in surgery.  So, try and nip it in the butt before it becomes a problem by sitting properly, exercising, and stretching because being an artist is already hard enough don't complicate it with pain. 

Anthony Jones Brush set

http://robotpencil.deviantart.com/#/d51wzun

 http://www.robotpencil.org/

Anthony Jones aka Robotpencil has his brushes for download on Deviantart.  Remember that brushes do not make one a better artist, but they are fun to use and can lead to some great happy accidents. Also check out his blog as well.

The Business of Art: Get what you're worth for the work that you do

http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3468091

Any information that on how to make money as an artist is good.  So, here is a thread on The Something Awful Forums

If you need to laugh

http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3477850

If one needs to laugh check out these comics about art.  It is a good way to take a break.

Atomhawk Design

1 Day work 2000 pixels wide

4 Days work 3000 pixels wide

7 Days Work 5000 pixels wide

This is what one should expect when working as a professional artist.  Here is a goal for time management.  Check out Atomhawk Design process for more details in regards to what you need to practice in order to create this caliber of work with these deadlines.

Hawken Story Teaser ITD

I am going to start tagging things on here called ITD which stands for Inspiration To Draw.  I sometimes find things on "the internet" that inspire me. Usually this is because the creators put their heart and sole into it and I think a little bit of it spills over.  Enjoy Hawken from Adhesive Games  

Trevor Claxton

http://trevorclaxton.blogspot.com/

http://www.livestream.com/claximumoverdrive

http://trevor.cghub.com/

Trevor is an amazing artist that works at CCP as a Senior concept artist he also has a live stream above where one can learn about the games industry.  He is more then willing to answer questions about technique and about what to expect when working as a professional artist.