Welcome to Neuro Talk. I will be in the spinal forum too. I am sorry your cervical neck is giving you trouble. I have had surgery for this, and will be here for you with any questions you may have. You can PM me as well.
I too am an artist. I had to change position of how I do things, and not look down as I am fused. My surgery was successful, in that my pain was greatly reduced. There are alot of us here on NT, that have cervical issues. This is where I came when I was afraid too. ginnie