A world of creativity awaits
Welcome to the Wacom blog, where we celebrate creativity in all its forms. No matter what your creative interest is, we believe that everyone has the potential to express themselves through art, design, writing, music, and more.
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Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, our goal is to provide you with the tools, resources, and inspiration you need to unleash your creative potential and bring your unique vision to life. From tips and tutorials to interviews with industry experts, we’re here to support you on your creative journey. So, come along with us and let’s explore the limitless possibilities of creativity together.
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My art SUCKED at 19. Now Marvel, MtG, Disney, Blizzard hire me
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How to draw comics: A character design crash course from the Etherington Bros
The Etherington Bros are well-known as one of the greatest teams of drawing teachers around β their How to Think When You Draw series of books, and their blog, have helped millions of artists learn how to draw essentially everything.
We pulled together a few of their basic resources for designing characters for your own comics. Check it out.
Meet the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 27
Get lost in the deepest depths of your imagination, with full immersion from the moment of inspiration to the final creation. The Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 is our most advanced pen display ever. With our best-ever color accuracy, brightness, and refresh rate, and the ultra-customizable Pro Pen 3, every detail of Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 has been engineered for effortless harmony between creator and tool.
The power of digital ink
Humans have been using ink for thousands of years to express ourselves and preserve knowledge β 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 weβve been perfecting it ever since. Today, creatives worldwide use Wacom technology to empower their work through the use of digital ink.
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.
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 β from the 13β display of Wacom One, portable and perfect for beginners, to the Wacom Cintiq Pro in sizes from 16β to 27β, with best-in-class color, gesture controls, and ExpressKeys for customization β there's a Wacom pen display to empower every creatorβs wildest dreams.
Keep Making History
For nearly 40 years, youβve relied on Wacom products to help bring your iconic and unforgettable creative expressions to life. We’re committed to continued innovation and collaboration that will ensure that you have the tools, services and support to keep making history. Click below to learn more about our history, and to take advantage of all the activities and promotions we have planned for our birthday.