The Top 10 things I wish I’d known sooner as a freelancer, by Inkshift

In this video and guest post JJ, also known as Inkshift, shares 10 lessons he wishes he’d learned when he was just starting out in the animation industry as a freelancer.

My art SUCKED at 19. Now Marvel, MtG, Disney, Blizzard hire me

In this video and guest post from Marco Bucci, he discusses his art journey — how as a teen, he was not an adept artist. But through hard work, he became a well-respected professional. How did he do it

Making a cute Valentine’s Day postcard with The Bun Bun Shop’s Lina Vork

Lina Vork is the owner of The BunBun Shop, and she recently showcased her process for creating an extremely cute Valentine’s Day postcard for us! Check it out.

A look inside The Black Box Chronicles at the Wacom Experience Center

Join us at the Wacom Experience Center in Portland, OR on February 15th, 2024 for an insightful journey into the world of graphic storytelling with the brilliant artists and creators behind “The Black Box Chronicles.”

The best anime and manga series about art

These are the best anime and manga series about art, whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own artistic practice or just want a great new series to check out.

Turning a Child’s Drawing Into a Character Design, With Marco Bucci

In this fun and creative video from Marco Bucci, watch as he takes his 4-year-old daughter’s drawing and turns it into a professional-level character design.

Seven photographers on Behance who will inspire you with their photo-editing skills

Here are seven diverse, captivating photographers on Behance to check out for inspiration and creativity.

How to design your own custom Holiday wrapping paper

Tired of boring holiday wrapping paper, and want to do something a little more special and unique? With Wacom, you can design and print your very own custom holiday wrapping paper. Here’s how.

Connected Ink Recap: The PAR Lab’s innovative climate change animation project

The Penn Animation as Research Lab combines science and art to communicate emerging research related to climate change in a uniquely engaging way.

Connected Ink: How the PAR Lab is using Wacom devices to create an innovative science communication project

The Penn Animation as Research Lab combines science and art to communicate emerging research related to climate change in a uniquely engaging way.

Find your digital art style, with this innovative exercise from Collin Chan

Collin Chan is back with more digital art education: in this tutorial, he uses the new Wacom One for a scratchboard exercise to help digital artists level up their skills.

Creating a Magical Midnight Forest with the Wacom One 13 Touch: Taylor Yingshi’s Digital Art Journey

Taylor Yingshi, a talented illustrator, shares her mesmerizing illustration process using her Wacom One 13 Touch in a video that is sure to inspire.

The top five online learning resources for aspiring artists

It’s crucial to learn from more experienced artists to sharpen your skills. That’s why we’ve pulled together these five great resources for aspiring artists.

Fleeting Summer: an illustration process video with Taylor Yingshi

Taylor Yingshi, a talented illustrator and environmental designer for animation, shares her mesmerizing illustration process using her Wacom Intuos Pro medium in a video that is sure to inspire.

Why digital artists shouldn’t ignore traditional art skills 

Traditional artists should give digital art a try to improve their practice — but the reverse is also true! Here’s why digital artists shouldn’t ignore traditional art.

Setting up and controlling LED walls on set with Wacom Cintiq Pro

We spoke with several creators who put Wacom devices through their paces in their on-set workflows to set up and control LED walls on set.

How to make a custom DIY Mother’s Day card

In this tutorial, Lauren Gonzalez uses Adobe InDesign to design a Mother’s Day card, then heads over to Michael’s to take the custom card from concept all the way through to execution.

Is character design always this hard?

In this guest post, artist James Joyce gives advice for beginners who are struggling with character design.

How — and why — I made the switch from Adobe Photoshop to Clip Studio Paint

In this guest post (and in the below video), artist James Joyce explains why he switched from Adobe Photoshop to Clip Studio Paint for his digital painting and illustration work.

How to create digital art — on a Chromebook?

How Wacom can help you get started with digital art if you only have access to a Chromebook.

Beating one of the world’s hardest video games … with a Wacom Cintiq?

An interview with Twitch streamer Luality, who’s beating one of the most difficult video games of our time — using a Wacom tablet!

Creating the VFX of Everything Everywhere All At Once with Wacom

An interview with Pretend VFX, who did VFX work on the Oscar-nominated film Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Creating a 3D ‘Medieval Siege’ with KitBash3D Artist Kristian Llana

We spoke to Kristian Llana about his inspiration for the cover art of KitBash3D’s latest Kit, Medieval Siege.

Digital painting basics for beginners – from simple forms to complex paintings

Tayler Olivas from Proko gives a step-by-step tutorial for beginners on digital painting – starting with simple forms to end up with a complex painting.

How to remove your ex from a photo: Adobe Photoshop tutorial

Just in time for Valentine’s Day — how to remove someone from a group photograph!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Let’s start the week with a creativity challenge 💡✍️

You have 5 minutes to draw something nature related 🍃

Time is ticking ⏰ Grab your Wacom One and see where it takes you!

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Unbox your talent with your Wacom One 📦

Discover your passion and start your creative journey 💫

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💡 Layers Hack: Customize your layer palette in @clipstudioofficial 

If you are more of a color person this tip may help you! Organize your layers in a funnier way. Did you know this tip? 👇

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💡New creative challenge unlocked: Let’s make an artwork together!

Only one rule: Draw something and pass the display to another person ✍️

Let’s see where the teamwork takes us 😉 Discover all about the Wacom One in our bio!

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Today’s creativity challenge is… DRAWING STRANGERS IN THE PARK ✍️

Let us know in the comments where do you usually go to find inspiration or practice your drawing 👇

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Creative challenge💡

Take a walk and see where creativity takes you 👀

Share your city doodling with the hashtag #MadewithWacom so we can feature you! ❤️

By illustrator @adansilvart with a #WacomOne 13” touch 💫

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@parasolisland stands out in the creative industry for producing visually stunning and high-quality content. Achieving unparalleled quality and operational efficiency in their wide-ranging projects is their top priority. 🌟

Learn how the Cintiq Pro family enhances the workflows of creatives like @philippestalla (animation director), ‌Harry Fast (lead animator), Sebastian Krätzer (video editor), and @julioklenker (motion graphics expert).

The Cintiq Pro color accuracy feature is vital for their editing tasks, and the 4k display’s accuracy, combined with the convenience of a unified device, significantly boosts productivity at every creative level. ✨

Choose the best tool for your team! Link in bio.

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Ever wondered how Creative Director & Concept artist @darekzabrocki achieves his stunning visuals? 💥

With his extensive background working on significant film and game industry projects for clients like Disney, Netflix, Sony, and EA, Darek’s insights are truly invaluable. Some of the franchises he’s contributed to include Planet of the Apes, Love Death + Robots, Assassin’s Creed, Call of Duty, Sonic, and many more.
In this exclusive interview, we deep dive into his journey using Wacom products for over 17 years. Find out how these tools have been an integral part of his workflow, boosting speed, precision, and creative freedom. ✍🏻

Get ready to be inspired with this enlightening conversation! Watch the full interview and unlock a world of artistic inspiration. 🚀

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Sometimes you just need to let the sketch rest for a while ✍️

Challenge: Try to update one of your first sketches and let’s see what happens 😉

Share the final result with the hashtag #MadewithWacom so we can see your MAGIC 💫

Created by illustrator @adansilvart using the New #WacomOne 13” touch 🌀

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