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Welcome to the Wacom blog
Welcome to the Wacom blog, your go-to source for all things related to digital art and design. Here you’ll find a showcase of the incredible work of our community of artists and designers, who inspire us every day with their creativity and talent, as well as the best tips and tricks from industry experts to help you improve your craft. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools, resources, and inspiration you need to take your creative journey to the next level.
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The latest from Wacom
No matter whether you’re new to digital art or a seasoned pro, we could all use a little creative inspiration. Let’s dive into the latest from the Wacom Blog and see what’s new in the world of digital art and design.
This Creative Drawing Exercise Will Change How You Use References – with Bobby Chiu
The top seven digital painting mistakes to avoid, with Proko
Let’s Get Animated with Josh Pinker! Episode 1: Toon Boom Basics
Wacom pen display & tablet promotions
Explore a variety of discounts and promotions for significant savings on new and refurbished Wacom products. Upgrade your creative toolkit with limited-time offers for artists, designers, and enthusiasts. Stay informed about the latest promotions on our website and through our newsletter, so you never miss a perfect deal.
Want to make your creative loved ones’ dreams come true? Check out Wacom’s Holiday Gift Guide
The Wacom eStore is the best place to get an excellent deal on a gift for your creative loved ones. Here are just a few of the amazing Holiday deals currently running for a limited time.
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.
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.
The top seven digital painting mistakes to avoid, with Proko
Let’s Get Animated with Josh Pinker! Episode 1: Toon Boom Basics
How to design your own custom Holiday wrapping paper
The complete guide to Adobe Photoshop brushes, Part 3: The brush settings panel
Fostering Success Together: Seven Ways to Engage Parents and Students in Digital Arts Career and Technical Education
Young, Gifted, and #Drawingwhileblack: 14 Stunning Artists to Follow
Connected Ink Recap: The PAR Lab’s innovative climate change animation project
How to animate a social media post in five minutes, with School of Motion
How Wacom empowers Design West’s collaborative architectural design process
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The power of digital ink
Humans have been using ink for thousands of years to express ourselves and preserve knowledge – from plant-based paintings on cave walls to writing and illustrating foundational cultural manuscripts. In the 20th and 21st centuries, digital ink has taken this uniquely human impulse to the next level, with Wacom at the forefront. Wacom created the electro-magnetic resonance (EMR) technology that powers our devices, and we’ve been perfecting it ever since. Today, creatives worldwide use Wacom technology to empower their work through the use of digital ink.
Wacom pen tablets
Wacom has a pen tablet for nearly every creative pursuit. One by Wacom is perfect for the beginner or student. Wacom Intuos bridges the gap between traditional and digital, empowering digital drawing, painting, and photo editing for creatives of all levels. The new Wacom One pen tablets are convenient and customizable. And Wacom Intuos Pro is trusted by creative professionals who need the ultimate in precision, performance, and productivity.
Wacom pen displays
With a Wacom pen display, you use our pressure-sensitive pens directly on the screen for ultimate control and accuracy. Available in a range of display sizes and feature sets – from the 13” display of Wacom One, portable and perfect for beginners, to the Wacom Cintiq Pro in sizes from 16” to 27”, with best-in-class color, gesture controls, and ExpressKeys for customization – there's a Wacom pen display to empower every creator’s wildest dreams.
My art SUCKED at 19. Now Marvel, MtG, Disney, Blizzard hire me.
I began my art journey when I was 19 years old. I wanted to go to art school in college, but the artwork in my portfolio got me rejected, so I had to learn on my own. Fast forward about 20 years and today I get hired by big studios like Wizards of the Coast, Disney, Marvel, and Blizzard. It’s even come to the point now where I’m turning jobs down.
Keep Making History
For nearly 40 years, you’ve relied on Wacom products to help bring your iconic and unforgettable creative expressions to life. We're committed to continued innovation and collaboration that will ensure that you have the tools, services and support to keep making history. Click below to learn more about our history, and to take advantage of all the activities and promotions we have planned for our birthday.
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IT’S TIIIIIIMEEEEE 🎄🎁
Whether you’re illustrating snowy landscapes, joyful characters, or cozy winter scenes, let the merry spirit inspire your palette.
Embrace this joyful season by infusing your artwork with the warmth and cheer of these holidays colors like this one #MadeWithWacom by @florimondmochel 🌟
Share your artwork with the hashtag #MadewithWacom so we can feature you!
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Ever dreamed of starting your carreer as an artist but don’t know where to start? @janwischermann professional photo retoucher, shares a pearl of wisdom for all you emerging artists out there. ✨
Take that first step with the Wacom One and see where it takes you. Discover more in the link in bio!
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🎉 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made Connected Ink event 2023 an unforgettable celebration of creativity! 🚀✨
Let’s keep the creative sparks alive and enjoy this awesome after-event movie! 🔥✨
See you next year!
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Many artists start with traditional tools before they switch to digital, and transitioning can feel daunting and even scary - making them delay it.
But is it ever too late to start?
Our friend @apolloscelticswan has some words of wisdom for those starting "late" in digital art.
When did you make the transition to digital? Was it scary? What helped you?
Let us know in the comments 👇
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A little piece of the creative process of @amanda.ninji_illustration 💫
We love to see the work behind the final piece ❤️
Share yours with the hashtag #MadewithWacom so we can feature you next!
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You spend hours picking unique and special gifts for your loved ones, but then settle with generic holiday wrapping paper? 🤯
Why not print your own? Our friends at @thequeerstoreuk have created a fun little tutorial to help you make your very own holiday wrapping paper!
Find the full tutorial and walk-through on the #WacomBlog through the link in the bio!
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Exclusively tailored for your Wacom Cintiq Pro 17, the Cintiq Pro 17 Stand boasts a design that perfectly complements your graphic display. 🤩
Elevate your creative experience with the Cintiq Pro 17 Stand, offering additional flexibility and versatility for your workspace. 🚀
What’s more, it features VESA 75 mount compatibility, ensuring you have even more options for setting up your work environment.
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#WacomSale alert!
Get the tablet of your dreams. ✨🌟🪄
Digital drawing, painting or photo editing? Whatever you dream of creating, Wacom Intuos has everything you need to make it happen. It’s easy to setup and use, and comes bundled with free creative applications so you can start bringing your ideas to life right away.
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We are really enjoying the quiet and moody environment at the end of the shift 💫
#MadewithWacom by the amazing @milicamastelica
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