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.
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
Jenny Li on her inspiration, the similarities between music and art, and breaking into the animation industry
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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More Wacom creative careers content
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
The power of confidence: a special animation and interview with Javadoodles
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We extend our deepest sympathies to all those enduring the aftermath of the distressing fires in Los Angeles. The sorrow wrought by this tragedy is close to our hearts, and in this time of trial, we embrace our community with unwavering support.
Art by the wonderful @yingshiart
Change is scary sometimes. It also requires time. 🫠
For @adam_theillustrator, it took some time to switch the mouse over a stylus, but he never looked back. 💪
Do you remember what it was like for you? How many tries did it take you to master drawing with a tablet? What advice do you have for new users?
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Time flies when you`re absorbed in the details, hyper focusing on every stroke and thinking about every line. 👀🤓🧐🔍🐲
Love seeing @andrezgalviz_art taking advantage of his beautiful Cintiq Pro 24 canvas to sculpt for hours.
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What beautiful things are you making today? Tag us #MadeWithWacom
Now go feast your eyes and check out Andrea`s stunning botanical prints.
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How many strokes to draw Rengoku? 🗡️💥❤️🔥
@caleo_real did this challenge and the results were..... Interesting 🤯😂
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One of the most important steps in animation is BLOCKING!
We asked @fabgioffre to walk us through his process to show you how easy it can be, especially if you`re using the right tools like @toonboomanimation and a Wacom tablet (Fabio is using the Movink on this video).
Head to Fabio`s YouTube channel for the full tutorial or head to our stories to get there.
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Are you familiar with Ted`s work?
We fell in love with Ted`s Head in the Clouds series ☁️ 🌤️🌩️
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Okay now it`s your turn to tag your favorite artist to daydream with!
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Deadline Cave!
Who feels seen by this @buttersketch illustration?
Even though Michelle has a perfectly good desk, she ends up in the sofa more often than not. 🤷🏻♀️
Where`s your go-to place when you`re on deadline?
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It`s assembly time! 🔨📏💪🪛
Watch @hannarybak_ upgrade her #WacomWorkspace with the Wacom Flex Arm.
Are you good at assembling things? We think Hanna made it look like a breeze.
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New year`s resolution: spend more time outside! 🌞🌼🌿🪴
Where`s your favorite place to draw?
With the Wacom Movink, you can transform any charming park nook or quaint café into your creative haven.
Video by the lovely @ho_yingching
#HappyNewYear2025
Just as the snake sheds its skin, we`re encouraged to release fears and opening ourselves up to growth and renewal.
May 2025 be a year of profound transformation 💙✨
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