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.
The power of confidence: a special animation and interview with Javadoodles
Artist and animator Joshua Leonard on his career, why diversity matters, and advice for young artists
The Top 10 things I wish I’d known sooner as a freelancer, by Inkshift
Featured webinar
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.
Β Wacom discounts & promotions
Want to use the same tech the pros use, or that you’ll be utilizing in art school — but you’re on a budget? Check out our current sales and promotions below at the Wacom eStore.
If the product you want isn’t on sale, we also offer a blanket Education discount for current students! Click here to learn more.
Please note: Pricing and product availability are determined by the Wacom US eStore and are subject to change without notice.
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More Wacom creative careers content
Turning adversity into art: an interview with Lance “Khan” Jones
How Marco Bucci became a pro artist without going to art school
Behind the scenes of a 3D texture art career with KitBash3D designer Gabs Herrera
Artist Lynn Chen on her career, artistic process, and advice for young artists
Fostering Success Together: Seven Ways to Engage Parents and Students in Digital Arts Career and Technical EducationΒ
Connected Ink Recap: The PAR Lab’s innovative climate change animation project
Connected Ink: How the PAR Lab is using Wacom devices to create an innovative science communication project
Behind the scenes of a 3D concept art career with KitBash3D designer Fabio Fernandes
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