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Welcome to the Wacom blog
The Wacom Community blog is a dynamic showcase of the artists, designers, editors, and creators who inspire us every day with their creativity — like Kirk Wallace, aka Bone Haus, who created this illustration. Learn more about his process here.
It’s also your go-to source for tips and tricks from industry experts, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional. We hope it’ll provide the inspiration you need to take your creative journey to the next level.
Illustration by Kirk Wallace @bonehaus | www.bone.haus
Wacom 2024
The latest content 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.
Wacom’s Connected Ink presents: Ordinary Days of Creativity
Bringing Real Animals to Life in Animation With Aaron Blaise and Wacom
Oscar nominated animator Aaron Blaise shares how real-life animal behavior and movement inspire his animated characters. From his work on classics like The Lion King and Mulan to his passion project, Snow Bear, Blaise offers a rare glimpse into the creative process behind his stunning 2D animations.
Whether you’re an animator, artist, or fan, this session is packed with inspiration and expert insights to elevate your creative journey.
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.
Follow Wacom on YouTube
Wacom’s YouTube channel is your home for all of Wacom’s video content – tutorials, interviews, process videos, new product releases, product guides, technical support, and more, including recordings of live webinars and events like our annual Connected Ink event.
Check out this enlightening interview with Nobu Ide, Wacom’s CEO, at the recent Dokomi 2024 event!
![wacom-logo-white Wacom logo white](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/10/wacom-logo-white.png)
Explore Wacom content
Professionals in nearly every creative field — comics, 3D art, design, illustration, editing photos or video, 2D animation, and much more – use Wacom. But beginners, hobbyists, and everyone getting into digital creation have found that Wacom is the perfect creative partner, too. Check out all of the great stuff our creators have made with Wacom, or get tips, tricks, or tutorials for your next creative project.
![US Home 7 MerMay Profile: Jenna Gray](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/05/Header-Better-Smol-400x250.jpg)
MerMay Profile: Jenna Gray
![US Home 8 Frame a frame com Julia Simas.](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/06/8_ENvCQk-1-400x250.jpg)
Frame a frame com Julia Simas.
![US Home 9 MerMay Profile: Brigitte Roka](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/05/bc5a3496e5e703b22042d5b6aabd932e-400x250.jpg)
MerMay Profile: Brigitte Roka
![US Home 10 Animation Panelpalooza](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/05/69111668_928641144165109_3810581426487738455_n-1-400x250.jpg)
Animation Panelpalooza
![US Home 11 “Animation Stuff”: A basic primer to help you get started creating your own animations](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/05/andrea-g-animation-stuff-2880x836-2-400x250.png)
“Animation Stuff”: A basic primer to help you get started creating your own animations
![US Home 12 O Poder inspirador das LIVES.](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/05/200513_wacom_maio_q2_blog_web_02-400x250.png)
O Poder inspirador das LIVES.
![US Home 13 MerMay Profile: Pernille Ørum](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/05/Pernielle-3-400x250.jpeg)
MerMay Profile: Pernille Ørum
![US Home 14 Tom Bancroft: Father of MerMay](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/05/Bancroft-Final-1-400x250.jpg)
Tom Bancroft: Father of MerMay
![US Home 15 Coloring Characters the Industry Way](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/05/coloring-800x400-1-400x250.png)
Coloring Characters the Industry Way
![US Home 16 Clean line art: Digital inking tips from BaM Animation](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/05/bam-lines-800x400-1-400x250.png)
Clean line art: Digital inking tips from BaM Animation
![US Home 17 Good vs. bad character design: Tips and tricks](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/05/BAM-Clarity-2-400x250.png)
Good vs. bad character design: Tips and tricks
![US Home 18 All Things Animation With TheOneWithBear](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-19-at-3.35.21-PM-400x250.png)
All Things Animation With TheOneWithBear
Wacom Cintiq Pro vs. Wacom Movink
HD vs 4K: The truth about screen resolution on drawing display tablets
There are many different drawing tablets and pen displays on the market these days, from many different brands. Each of them has different features, specifications, build quality, and price.
Something a lot of consumers are looking at is screen resolution. But what does screen resolution really mean? How important is it for artists? And why do different Wacom products have different resolution displays?
![Movink with watercolor Rebelle Movink with watercolor Rebelle](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2024/05/Rebelle-announcement-post-inline-image-MOVINK-WITH-WATERCOLOR.jpg)
Wacom Bridge Now Available for Public Beta with NICE DCV
Exciting news! Wacom Bridge is now available in public beta with NICE DCV. The public beta is available to current users of NICE DCV and Amazon AppStream 2.0.
Wacom Bridge is a proprietary technology offering a like-local experience for creatives on remote systems. It ensures creators can work seamlessly from anywhere by allowing the use of local Wacom tablets as if they were directly connected to the host computer.
Connect with Wacom on social
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
![US Home 19 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](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![US Home 20 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 ](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![US Home 21 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 ](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![US Home 22 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](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![US Home 23 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](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![US Home 24 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](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Calling all newbies! 📣📣📣
Try these three exercises to help you master your digital pen ✍️
#Wacom #WacomTips #wacomtablet #drawingtips #drawingtablet #digitalart #wacompen #wacomintuos #wacomintuospro
![US Home 25 Calling all newbies! 📣📣📣 Try these three exercises to help you master your digital pen ✍️ #Wacom #WacomTips #wacomtablet #drawingtips #drawingtablet #digitalart #wacompen #wacomintuos #wacomintuospro](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![US Home 26 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 ](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![US Home 27 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](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
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
![US Home 28 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](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Don`t mind us, we`re out here mesmerized watching @andreaalice.nz make petals 🌺🌸💜🖌️
What beautiful things are you making today? Tag us #MadeWithWacom
Now go feast your eyes and check out Andrea`s stunning botanical prints.
#creativeprofessionals #digitalart #artistsoninstagram
![US Home 29 Don't mind us, we're out here mesmerized watching @andreaalice.nz make petals 🌺🌸💜🖌️ What beautiful things are you making today? Tag us #MadeWithWacom Now go feast your eyes and check out Andrea's stunning botanical prints. #creativeprofessionals #digitalart #artistsoninstagram](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
How many strokes to draw Rengoku? 🗡️💥❤️🔥
@caleo_real did this challenge and the results were..... Interesting 🤯😂
Do you count your strokes? An artist may choose to paint with as few brush strokes as possible for many reasons, including aesthetic effect, style, technique or emotional impact.
#madewithwacom #digitalartist #digitalart #demonslayer #rengoku #fanart #artchallenge
![US Home 30 How many strokes to draw Rengoku? 🗡️💥❤️🔥 @caleo_real did this challenge and the results were..... Interesting 🤯😂 Do you count your strokes? An artist may choose to paint with as few brush strokes as possible for many reasons, including aesthetic effect, style, technique or emotional impact. #madewithwacom #digitalartist #digitalart #demonslayer #rengoku #fanart #artchallenge](https://community.wacom.com/en-us/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)