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Step into the Wacom blog, the ultimate hub for everything related to digital art and design. Delve into an exhibit of our artists’ and designers’ astounding creations that never cease to inspire us with their talent and creativity. Unearth invaluable tips and tricks from industry experts to elevate your craft, regardless of your skill level. Our unwavering commitment lies in equipping you with the essential tools, resources, and inspiration for an elevated creative journey.

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The latest from Wacom

Whether you’re a newcomer to digital art or a seasoned expert, a touch of creative inspiration is always welcome. Let’s plunge into the freshest updates from the Wacom Blog and explore the latest trends in the realm of digital art and design.

Using Wacom pen pressure for better photo retouching in Adobe Photoshop, featuring Colin Smith 

Using Wacom pen pressure for better photo retouching in Adobe Photoshop, featuring Colin Smith 

 Perhaps you’ve been using Adobe Photoshop for a while, or maybe ...
Choosing the Right Colour in Digital Art, featuring Aaron Rutten  

Choosing the Right Colour in Digital Art, featuring Aaron Rutten  

Colour can play a critical role in helping you create visually ...
The Reviews Are In: What Reviewers Have to Say About Wacom Movink

The Reviews Are In: What Reviewers Have to Say About Wacom Movink

Earlier this year in April of 2024, we announced our newest ...
Wacom Movink pen display

Wacom’s lightest and thinnest pen display ever

Enjoy the freedom of working wherever you feel creatively inspired with Wacom Movink OLED pen display, our lightest and thinnest pen display yet. As thin as 4mm* and weighing just 420g, Wacom Movink pen display is 55% lighter than Wacom One 13 touch and 66% thinner. Connect it to your Mac or PC, and you’ll have all the processing power you need for your professional work.

*4mm is measured at the thinnest part.

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My art SUCKED at 19. Now Marvel, MtG, Disney, Blizzard hire me.

I began my art journey when I was 19 years old. While I aspired to attend art school in college, my portfolio led to rejection, prompting me to pursue self-guided learning. Zooming ahead two decades, I now secure contracts with major studios such as Wizards of the Coast, Disney, Marvel, and Blizzard. To an extent, I find myself declining jobs due to the demand.

Explore Wacom blog content

Across a wide spectrum of creative domains—comics, 3D art, design, illustration, photo and video editing, 2D animation, and beyond—Wacom displays and drawing tablets are the go-to for professionals. Yet, novices, enthusiasts, and those venturing into digital creation have discovered Wacom as their ideal creative companion. Explore the remarkable creations by our artists using Wacom displays and drawing tablets or access guidance, strategies, and tutorials for your upcoming creative endeavors.

Choosing the Right Colour in Digital Art, featuring Aaron Rutten  

Choosing the Right Colour in Digital Art, featuring Aaron Rutten  

Colour can play a critical role in helping you create visually appealing and impactful digital art. The right colour choices are evocative of specific ...
Celebrating Quiet Collaboration this International Creativity Day

Celebrating Quiet Collaboration this International Creativity Day

If you’re a professional creative, chances are you’ve collaborated at least once or twice with fellow creatives in your work. Whether you’ve consulted, ...
Posture and Well-being Tips for Digital Artists

Posture and Well-being Tips for Digital Artists

Every digital artist knows the pain of muscle strain. Those long hours at the desk with your pen in hand can often leave your body feeling stiff and sore ...
Get Back-to-School Ready with Wacom

Get Back-to-School Ready with Wacom

With the new year in full swing, school is just around the corner. And just like every year, that means pencil cases to be filled, books to be bought and ...
Upgrade Your Studio with the New Wacom Cintiq Pro 27

Upgrade Your Studio with the New Wacom Cintiq Pro 27

Calling all digital artists, graphic designers and creative editors extraordinaire — The new Cintiq Pro 27 pen display has just landed and it’s set to ...
5 Tips For Setting Up a Healthy Home Office

5 Tips For Setting Up a Healthy Home Office

Remote working arrangements are becoming increasingly common across a wide variety of industries. With the ‘home office’ becoming a permanent fixture in ...
Small Business EOFY Asset Write-Off

Small Business EOFY Asset Write-Off

Your Business May Be Eligible for Up to $150K in Asset Write-Offs Well, it’s that time of year again, folks. The end of the financial year is fast ...
Gemma O’Brien interview: Law student to renowned commercial artist

Gemma O’Brien interview: Law student to renowned commercial artist

Gemma O’Brien is an Australian artist, known for her bold super-graphics, illustrative lettering and hand-painted murals. Gemma spoke to us about her ...
Wacom Wellness Presents: Managing Covid Burnout & Fatigue With Psychotherapist Amanda Joy Robb

Wacom Wellness Presents: Managing Covid Burnout & Fatigue With Psychotherapist Amanda Joy Robb

I am sure you have all heard the term ‘covid burnout’ circulating the past few months. With so much uncertainty in the world, alongside the isolation most ...

Meet the new Wacom Cintiq Pro display family: Engineered for harmony

Breakthrough performance for inspired creativity. Thanks to a feat of design, engineering, and technology, as well as advice from leading professionals, creating with Wacom Cintiq Pro is an effortless, harmonious experience. Experience full immersion from the moment of inspiration to final creation with our range of professional creative pen displays – available in three sizes to perfectly fit your workspace and every type of creative pursuit.

The power of digital ink

For millennia, humanity has harnessed ink as a means of expression and knowledge preservation – from botanical depictions on ancient cave surfaces to inscribing pivotal cultural texts. In the 20th and 21st centuries, digital ink has propelled this distinct human instinct to new heights, and leading the way is Wacom. Spearheading this innovation is Wacom's electro-magnetic resonance (EMR) technology, a creation we've tirelessly refined. Presently, creators worldwide harness Wacom technology to amplify their work through the realm of digital ink.

Wacom Intuos Pro

Wacom pen tablets

Wacom caters to nearly every creative endeavor with its diverse range of pen tablets. Ideal for newcomers or students, One by Wacom sets the perfect foundation. Bridging the gap between conventional and digital, Wacom Intuos empowers artists of all skill levels with digital drawing, painting, and photo editing capabilities. For creative professionals seeking paramount precision, performance, and productivity, Wacom Intuos Pro stands as the trusted choice.

Wacom Cintiq Pro 16

Wacom pen displays

Utilizing a Wacom pen display grants you the advantage of employing our pressure-sensitive pens directly on the screen, ensuring unparalleled control and precision. Our offerings encompass various display sizes and feature sets. Ranging from the 13” Wacom One, a portable gem tailored for beginners, to the Wacom Cintiq Pro spanning 16” to 27” – offering superior color representation, gesture controls, and customizable ExpressKeys for optimizing workflow. Across this spectrum, you'll find a Wacom pen display ready to empower the aspirations of every creator.

Keep Making History

For almost four decades, Wacom products have been your steadfast companions in giving life to your remarkable and enduring creative endeavors. Our dedication to ongoing innovation and partnership guarantees you’ll always possess the necessary tools, services, and assistance to continue crafting history. Click below to delve into our legacy and seize the opportunities and celebrations we’ve prepared for our anniversary.

Wacom 40th Anniversary