How to pursue a creative career
Wacom’s creative pen displays and pen tablets are the technology choice of professionals across a variety of creative industries, from animators to comic artists to film editors to digital illustrators.
If you’re thinking about pursuing a creative career, you’ve come to the right place.
Wacom has worked with thousands of artists over the years, and we’ve tapped a bunch of them to provide advice and insight into how you can pursue a creative career. Stay tuned, as we update this page often.
The latest insight and advice on creative careers from Wacom
Here are the most recent articles we’ve put together about pursuing a creative career: interviews, advice, and more from a variety of professional creatives across a variety of fields.
Vera Brosgol on her creative career journey, the difference between traditional and digital art, and the benefits of starting small
Eunbi Kang on her career in illustration and visual development, whether art school is necessary, and her advice for young artists
How to go from hobbyist to full-time illustrator, with Craig Babin
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Wieger Poutsma‘s workshop from Wacom Career Days 2023, “From Freelancer to Becoming a Brand.”
In this presentation, Wieger Poutsma shares his experiences in turning his freelance career into a brand, the challenges he faced, and the uplift he found in unexpected places.
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Please note: Pricing and product availability are determined by the Wacom US eStore and are subject to change without notice.
More Wacom creative careers content
Jenny Li on her inspiration, the similarities between music and art, and breaking into the animation industry
July 30, 2024: How to create a visual autobiography in Adobe Photoshop
July 25, 2024: How to design interesting shapes and objects with Kirk Wallace
July 23, 2024: How to create suspenseful manga pages with Gigi Murakami
July 18, 2024: How to craft compelling character designs with Jocelyn Short
July 16, 2024: Storytelling through visual media: from photography to film
The Top 10 things I wish I’d known sooner as a freelancer, by Inkshift
Omar Gomet’s character design process — and insight into his creative career
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