Connected Ink is Back with More Ways to Enjoy the Creative Chaos
Wacom’s yearly Connected Ink returns with even more events for everyone with that creative spark. This year, we wanted to expand the ways in which we connect. We’ll host a few online events like always, and you’ll also find Connected Ink blog posts, social media events and, if you’re in Portland, you can join us in our Wacom Experience Center for a drink and draw event.
The theme this year is Ordinary Days. Anyone who has experienced a Monday knows that even the most ordinary days contain chaos and creativity. There is the sudden software update right before a virtual client meeting, the phone that somehow leapt from your hand to the ground, the last-minute request that would be better named, ‘wrench that throws months of work into disarray.’ All of these experiences can lead us to creativity if we can pause and reflect. This year’s Connected Ink is your reminder to pause and find the creativity from the chaos of ordinary days.
Are you ready to check out some creative chaos? Here’s the lineup of Connected Ink events so far:
In person events:
LightBox Expo
Join Wacom at LightBox Expo in Pasadena, CA. Our CEO, Nobu Ide, will share thoughts on how technology can protect an artist’s authorship, featuring live drawing by @ktym, who created the amazing Connected Ink artwork. Nobu’s panel is October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Room 208. Join us in booth 813 all weekend where you can test out the latest Wacom products.
Drink and Draw with Wacom
If you’re in Portland, OR, come visit the Wacom Experience Center for a fabulous drink and draw event. Bring your own pens and paper, or use any one of the newest Wacom products. Date and time to come.
Online Events:
Free webinar: From Inspiration to Final Art: Aaron Blaise’s Journey of Bringing Real Animals to Life in Animation
November 12, 1pm PT. Register here.
Step into the world of animation with Oscar-nominated artist and beloved animation mentor, Aaron Blaise. In this exclusive webinar, Blaise will unveil his creative process—showing how real-life animal behavior and movement inspire him to design memorable, emotive animated characters.
Free webinar: Claim Authorship of your Art Using the Digital Record from Your Unique Creative Process with Wacom Yuify
November 14, 4pm PT. Register here.
Join the Wacom team for a look at Yuify, including the steps for registering artwork with your unique proof of creation, retrieving and identifying the creators of pieces of art and creating and honoring licenses that you have chosen. This session provides an opportunity for discussion with members of the Wacom team and information on joining the public beta.
Inspiring Connected Ink Content:
See how @figisisters gets inspired during her ordinary days in the blog post, “How Wacom Movink helps @figisisters capture ideas whenever they happen”.
You don’t need to be accepted to one of the most elite art schools in the world to see what art student’s day at RISD is like. All you need to do is follow Wacom on TikTok. Art student Izana Nordhaus brings her Wacom Movink along in her classes and shows us how she creates using analog and digital tools. Check it out!
More content to come…stay tuned here for dates and times of upcoming webinars and more amazing blog posts!
