What a shame your long post didn't make it to the forum. Thank you anyway for your time in answering my questions. I have re-evaluated where my easel should be, and have moved it already. I think to a better placement. I am still trying to do something about the other problem you mentioned...moving the pc away from the painting area. I did make it out of reach, but noticed I scoot along the floor on my chair when I hear I have a message to reply to. The one benifit of that is at least that MAKES me move back and look at my painting from a distance. And the longer the message, the longer I sit back and focus on the painting. So it isn't all bad!
I have never heard of upside blinds DOWNUNDER!