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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Wacom Intuos medium pen tablet with Bluetooth
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Wacom Intuos small pen tablet with Bluetooth
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Refurb Wacom One (gen 1) pen display
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Refurbished Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 pen display
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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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Have you ever considered becoming a jewelry designer?
As part of #CareerDevelopmentMonth, we`re excited to share a handful of diverse careers among Wacom users. ✍️
Meet Quincy Vadan (@champagne_corpse), an independent jewelry designer and the artist-owner of Vadan Jewelry. Quincy shares his entire process for creating a three-piece capsule collection. His setup, including the Wacom #CintiqPro, makes it possible for him to remain completely independent and to take charge of the vast majority of his creative process.
Head to the link in bio to watch the full video!
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Brushstrokes, along with subject matter, color and types of media, often identify the author of a piece without a signature or overt documentation. 🖌️ The same concept applies to digital art. With Yuify, you can embed your authorship in your work, while allowing for hassle-free licensing and easy collaboration.
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.
Register via the link in bio. ☝️
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Craftsmanship is at the heart of everything we do at Wacom.
🖊️ The Wacom Pro Pen 3 embodies this dedication—a pen crafted not for everyone, but for connoisseurs and professional creatives seeking the very best.
It took over four years of passionate engineering to perfect the Wacom Pro Pen 3, a tool that feels like a true extension of the artist’s creativity.
Discover more in the link in bio. 🙌🏻
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Register for an amazing FREE webinar TOMORROW at 1pm PST with the amazing @aaronblaiseart! ❄️🐻❄️🤍
Learn from one of our favorite animation mentors as he walks us through the process of creating amazing animal characters like the main character of his animated short, Snowbear.
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Want to learn how to create licenses for your artwork? @zeythehuman walks you through how to easily set up licenses* in Wacom Yuify, ensuring your work is protected. From using templates to customizing your own agreements, it has never been easier to manage your creative rights.
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*Yuify Licensing is only available in selected regions and may require additional agreements for specific cases not covered by the License Builder.
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Let`s dive in with @alexferreiraa to learn how to improve our poses using the #WacomMovink and the 2D workflow to push them to the next level. Check out the full video through the link in our bio or head to @animationflow.academy YouTube channel.
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Looking for a gift that will thrill a 7-year-old, a dad, or a co-worker? 🎁
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Perfect for sketching, animation, comics, photo retouching, and note-taking, it`s a gift that will keep on giving.
Now on sale on the Wacom US estore 🏷️
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When author and @verabee had a fast deadline approaching, she was away from home and away from her usual work setup 😱
Enter Wacom Movink, a truly portable and powerful pen display she could use anywhere.
Watch the full video on our YouTube to hear her full #WacomMovink review, and to see her spot illustration process. And make sure to look out for Return to Sender, publishing in 2025!
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@zeythehuman reminds us that sharing your art with the world is essential, but so is protecting it. Yuify helps artists safeguard their work and identity, so you can showcase your creativity without worry.
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Art by the one and only @aaronblaiseart
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✍🏻 The flagship pen for the ultimate feel
Wacom Pro Pen 3 is not a generic design meant for everyone. Instead, it is the ultimate companion for professional creatives and promises the best pen experience. Wacom is committed to its claim “to deliver the best pen experience” and leaves no stone unturned to keep this promise.
Engineered for adaptability and precision, the Wacom Pro Pen 3 offers unparalleled customization options, making it an essential tool for professionals in digital art, design, and beyond. 🚀
Discover how the Pro Pen 3 is redefining creative possibilities. Link in bio.
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