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.
Vera Brosgol on her creative career journey, the difference between traditional and digital art, and the benefits of starting small
Eunbi Kang on her career in illustration and visual development, whether art school is necessary, and her advice for young artists
How to go from hobbyist to full-time illustrator, with Craig Babin
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.
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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Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Tablet
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Wacom Cintiq 16 digital drawing pen display
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Wacom One 12 digital drawing display
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More Wacom creative careers content
Jenny Li on her inspiration, the similarities between music and art, and breaking into the animation industry
July 30, 2024: How to create a visual autobiography in Adobe Photoshop
July 25, 2024: How to design interesting shapes and objects with Kirk Wallace
July 23, 2024: How to create suspenseful manga pages with Gigi Murakami
July 18, 2024: How to craft compelling character designs with Jocelyn Short
July 16, 2024: Storytelling through visual media: from photography to film
The Top 10 things I wish I’d known sooner as a freelancer, by Inkshift
Omar Gomet’s character design process — and insight into his creative career
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Don`t be shy, ADMIT YOU HAVE A TINY PENCIL! 🙈
There aren`t too many rules to being an artist but, here are some you should probably think twice about. Thanks @lplucas for always reminding us that even in art you`ve got to do the time if you do the crime.
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"Workflow is doing the work with as little friction as possible." ✍️
@sefmccullough on the new Wacom Intuos Pro
Seth especially liked the feel of the redesigned dials and ExpressKeys:
“They have little ticks you can feel ... the integration of buttons and dials, everything just feels like it’s meant for work.” 👌
Find our more about the new Intuos Pro through the link in our bio.
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Taking a moment to reflect on some lessons learned with @allisonoliviamoon. 🫖📷
What are some lessons you`ve learned in your creative journey? What has helped you keep it magical?
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Do you create hidden meaning or messages in your work?
"I do sometimes! I really like telling stories, and I love when there’s an underlying meaning to photos. When someone looks at one of my photos, I want them to feel the message, and to feel a certain emotion. That makes me so happy when people say they really feel the emotion from my work."
- @allisonoliviamoon
Read the rest of the interview on the Wacom Blog through the link in our bio or stories.
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How to draw lips with @lplucas 👄💋🤭😆
Do you have any cool tips for achieving amazing lips?
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Do you capture the magic of your travels through photos? 🏞️
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