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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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
Connect with Wacom on Social
Who`s hungry? 🍣✍️
Why would an art director choose illustrated food over photographed food? 🤔 Share your thoughts in the comments!
#FoodArt #DigitalArt #DigitalIllustration #FoodPhotography #MadeWithWacom
Remember when @thebunbunshopofficial made us a sweet Valentine`s postcard on her Wacom Cintiq 🐇🎈🩷
🌹💘 This Valentine’s Day, skip the store-bought and get creative! Whether it`s a hand-drawn sketch, a digital masterpiece, or a heartfelt design, crafting something unique shows how much you truly care. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also prove that artists are the ultimate romantics. 💖✨
So, what are you creating for someone special this year? Share your creations with us! #madewithwacom #ValentinesDayArt #WacomLove
Kicking off Black History Month with @imjoshualeonard 🙏
Check out his full character design tutorial on YouTube. (Head to our stories 👆)
Joshua is an incredible character designer, 2D animator, and concept artist on a mission to create diverse, inclusive, and impactful characters that challenge stereotypes. This month, let`s come together to celebrate and uplift Black artists worldwide, shining a light on their talent, creativity, and contributions. 🥊❤️🔥
#blackhistorymonth #blackartist #blackartmatters #madewithwacom
Sometimes a little change of scenery is all you need to get creative.
Gather your things (don`t forget that tablet 😉) and step outside 🎒
What do you carry in your bag when when you`re whipping up magic on the move?
#CreativesOnTheGo #WacomMovink #CreativeProfessionals
Commencing countdown, engines on 👨🏾🚀🚀🛰️📡
4th dimension view of an astro just doodling away up there, moving through space and time, floating in a most peculiar way.
Art by @bonehaus, who tells us he drew this from his cozy sofa because now he`s free to move around with the #WacomMovink.
#MadeWithWacom #illustration #adobeillustrator #2danimation #vectorart
Picture the café you ducked into after an art show,
or the library where you dove into research.
Maybe it`s the bed you sank into to take a breather.
Then, in a moment of inspiration, you grab your Wacom #Movink and make it happen, the idea flowing before it slips away. 🍂🌬️🪁📕✍️
#CreativesOnTheGo #WacomMovink #CreativeProfessionals
Get lost in the details like @danidiamondphotography 📷☕🔍
Experience color like never before with the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27!
With 99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, and over 1 billion colors, your photos will pop with incredible accuracy. 🎨
Plus, with HDR Gamma support, stunning 4K resolution, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, your photo editing sessions will feel more immersive than ever. 😍 And with its ergonomic design, it’s the most comfortable way to edit for long hours without any strain.
#wacomworkspace #CintiqPro27 #wacomcintiqpro #photoediting #retouching #photography
Today we celebrate the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🤩!
Ever wished you could learn calligraphy? We asked @afinkandink to teach us some basics to get you started. ✏️✒️🖊️✍️🖋️
Doesn`t she make it look so easy?
#nationalhandwritingday #Handwriting #DigitalInk #DigitalPen #WacomPen #calligraphy #creativelettering #lettering #moderncalligraphy #madewithwacom
Calling all newbies! 📣📣📣
Try these three exercises to help you master your digital pen ✍️
#Wacom #WacomTips #wacomtablet #drawingtips #drawingtablet #digitalart #wacompen #wacomintuos #wacomintuospro
Today, we lift our heads high and draw one another in even tighter. 🤲🥹
We extend our deepest sympathies to all those enduring the aftermath of the distressing fires in Los Angeles. The sorrow wrought by this tragedy is close to our hearts, and in this time of trial, we embrace our community with unwavering support.
Art by the wonderful @yingshiart
Change is scary sometimes. It also requires time. 🫠
For @adam_theillustrator, it took some time to switch the mouse over a stylus, but he never looked back. 💪
Do you remember what it was like for you? How many tries did it take you to master drawing with a tablet? What advice do you have for new users?
#wacomtablet #wacomintuospro #digitalartist #digitalart #wacom #wacompen
Time flies when you`re absorbed in the details, hyper focusing on every stroke and thinking about every line. 👀🤓🧐🔍🐲
Love seeing @andrezgalviz_art taking advantage of his beautiful Cintiq Pro 24 canvas to sculpt for hours.
#madewithwacom #Wacomworkspace #wacomcintiq #CintiqPro #3dmodeling #3dsculpting #3dart