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The latest content from Wacom

Whether you’re a newcomer to digital art or a seasoned expert, a touch of creative inspiration is always welcome. Let’s plunge into the freshest updates from the Wacom Blog and explore the latest trends in the realm of digital art and design.

The “double trick” for stunning Adobe Photoshop edits

The “double trick” for stunning Adobe Photoshop edits

How to use the double photo effect for amazing photo edits - with ...
How to draw backgrounds for your animation project, with BaM Animation

How to draw backgrounds for your animation project, with BaM Animation

Animating your character is important, but the background is also ...
Seven hand-eye coordination exercises for artists switching to a creative pen tablet

Seven hand-eye coordination exercises for artists switching to a creative pen tablet

It can be difficult to get used to using a creative pen tablet when ...
Wacom Pro Pen 2 & Wacom Pro Pen 3

Unlimited creativity at your fingertips

It’s a paintbrush. A quill. A marker. A pencil. A utility knife. Or even an extension of your own hands. Combined with your imagination, Wacom pens and pen accessories transform into anything you need them to be, putting unlimited creativity literally at your fingertips.

 Wacom pen display & tablet promotions

Explore a variety of discounts and promotions for significant savings on new and refurbished Wacom products. Upgrade your creative toolkit with limited-time offers for artists, designers, and enthusiasts. Stay informed about the latest promotions on our website and through our newsletter, so you never miss a perfect deal.

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 — 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. Click below.

Explore Wacom content

Professionals in nearly every creative field — comics, 3D art, design, illustration, editing photos or video, 2D animation, and much more – use Wacom. But beginners, hobbyists, and everyone getting into digital creation have found that Wacom is the perfect creative partner, too. Check out all of the great stuff our creators have made with Wacom, or get tips, tricks, or tutorials for your next creative project.

The Nuts and Bolts of Color Theory

The Nuts and Bolts of Color Theory

Color is one of the most complicated and subjective topics in art. Artist and guest blogger, CS Jones, summarizes it in the shortest terms possible.
Color Theory in the Digital Space

Color Theory in the Digital Space

Artist and Wacom blog contributor, CS Jones discusses color theory as it relates to digital art.
Dancing with Animators at LightBox Expo – Introducing the Wacom and Toon Boom Animation Dance-Off

Dancing with Animators at LightBox Expo – Introducing the Wacom and Toon Boom Animation Dance-Off

Call for entries: Animation Dance-Off  We are thrilled to announce a call for entries for our Animation Dance-Off during LightBox Expo 2019, sponsored by ...
Ross Draws comes into ‘Bloom’ with his first art book

Ross Draws comes into ‘Bloom’ with his first art book

Ross Tran wanted to thoroughly explore the process of producing a book. In doing so, he created his first publication, Bloom, Volume One, a 64-page ...
Adjusting the brush settings of your Wacom tablet in Photoshop

Adjusting the brush settings of your Wacom tablet in Photoshop

Photographer and Photoshop expert, RC Concepcion, shares some fundamental tips on optimizing your brushes for photo retouching.
Improve your workflow in Adobe Premiere

Improve your workflow in Adobe Premiere

You know your Wacom Intuos Pro tablet is essential for editing your photos, but did you also know that it could make your workflow smoother in Adobe Premiere?
Using the ExpressKeys to pick and cull your photos in Lightroom

Using the ExpressKeys to pick and cull your photos in Lightroom

Photoshop Wizard, RC Concepcion shows how to maximize the functionality of your Wacom Intuos Pro tablet to save you time and make your editing process ...
LightBox Expo 2019: The Ultimate Celebration of Art

LightBox Expo 2019: The Ultimate Celebration of Art

More than 3,000 attendees and 250 of the best artists from the animation, live-action, illustration, and gaming industries are coming together September ...
A tale of two tigers

A tale of two tigers

Digital painter, Patrick La Montagne, was recently faced with an ethical dilemma. After finishing this painting of a white tiger, he learned that wildlife ...
Pioneering Digital Universes

Pioneering Digital Universes

Without digital pens, which are the modern wands of today’s magicians, we would still be using the mouse ;  one click at a time, to create art. And some ...
An inside look (literally) at the creation of Timmy Turner from Fairly Odd Parents

An inside look (literally) at the creation of Timmy Turner from Fairly Odd Parents

Butch Hartman gives us a look inside the makings of Timmy Turner by drawing the bones of this popular character.
Bigger Canvas, Bigger Creativity: How One Filmmaker Uses the Wacom Cintiq Pro 32

Bigger Canvas, Bigger Creativity: How One Filmmaker Uses the Wacom Cintiq Pro 32

Content: we’re all making it. Whether it’s a Facebook update calling out our high school best friend for that series of hair mistakes, to brands who are ...
BuzzFeed’s Draw-Off Segment Draws a Crowd

BuzzFeed’s Draw-Off Segment Draws a Crowd

BuzzFeed's Draw-Off is a light-hearted drawing competition show where two artists sit face-to-face and compete in a series of drawing challenges - ...
How to Draw Your Dragon

How to Draw Your Dragon

Alexis Patterson, a recently-graduated freelance artist, shows how she'd design a cute vs a scary dragon.
How to use references for drawing superhero action poses

How to use references for drawing superhero action poses

Artist and animator Evan Burse shows how he uses his Hulk statue as reference to create an action pose when drawing on his Wacom Cintiq Pro 24.
Going to Comic-Con? Come play with Wacom.

Going to Comic-Con? Come play with Wacom.

Every year in July close to 200,000 people set out on a pilgrimage to the holiest of comics and cosplay sites on the planet – Comic-Con International in ...
Making Comics, and Making a Living From Comics

Making Comics, and Making a Living From Comics

As comics pros Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett will tell you, cartoonists just work better on a Wacom. These two Eisner-nominated pros have been making a ...
Tabling with a Tablet

Tabling with a Tablet

The artist alley is the unsung highlight of any comic or anime convention. For those of you unfamiliar with them, that’s the part of the sales floor where ...

Meet the new Wacom Cintiq Pro display family: Engineered for harmony

Breakthrough performance for inspired creativity. Thanks to a feat of design, engineering, and technology, as well as advice from leading professionals, creating with Wacom Cintiq Pro is an effortless, harmonious experience. Experience full immersion from the moment of inspiration to final creation with our range of professional creative pen displays – available in three sizes to perfectly fit your workspace and every type of creative pursuit.

Join the Wacom newsletter today and enjoy exclusive perks and a discount on your first purchase.

Sign up for the Wacom newsletter to stay updated on the latest creative inspiration, tips, tricks, and tutorials, and be one of the first to hear about upcoming sales and promotions. And when you join, you’ll receive 5% off the purchase of a display or 10% off the purchase of a tablet on the Wacom eStore. Restrictions apply.*

 

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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.

Wacom One tablet

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 Cintiq Pro 17

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.

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

I began my art journey when I was 19 years old. I wanted to go to art school in college, but the artwork in my portfolio got me rejected, so I had to learn on my own. Fast forward about 20 years and today I get hired by big studios like Wizards of the Coast, Disney, Marvel, and Blizzard. It’s even come to the point now where I’m turning jobs down.

Keep Making History

For nearly 40 years, you’ve 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.

Wacom 40th Anniversary

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Bedtime stories by @nlanzillo 📚😴⁣
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It’s so cool to see all you can do in 3D and animation using the #CintiqPro27 🚀⁣
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#MadebyWacom in a #CintiqPro27
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At @parasolisland , where innovation is key to provide professional excellence as a high end studio, the Cintiq Pro family stands out for its design & ergonomic excellence. 🚀

The Cintiq Pro’s adjustable design optimizes workspace, offering a productive workspace where professional creatives can improve their workflow . 🌟
Invest in the best tools for your team. 

Go to the link in bio to connect with our enterprise team.

#WacomCintiqPro #EfficientDesign #CreativeWorkspace
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It’s not often that we find a poet making visual art. 

Enjoy this beautiful piece by the talented @mackboross

“Kids at Play”

We dance.
because we’re happy.
We dance because we’re free.
But when.
We dance together.
We are as happy.
As can be.

Follow @mackboross on Instagram to see more of this beautiful series and the rest of their work. 

#addictivescribbles #ArtistsOfInstagram #madewithwacom #WacomCintiq #madeinaffinity #Blender
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We chat with @schmoedraws , a talented Visual development artist who has been working for the gaming industry in games like “A New Beginning” and the “Deponia” series at Daedalic Entertainment. 💡

Join us as Simone discusses her creative process and how Wacom products has been an indispensable tool for her work. Don’t miss this interview – it’s a must-watch! 🚀

#ArtistInterview #GameDevelopment #CharacterDesign
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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!

#WacomOne #CreativeJourney #DrawingChallenge
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Unbox your talent with your Wacom One 📦

Discover your passion and start your creative journey 💫

See where our display can take you in the link in bio!

#WacomOne #CreativeJourney
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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? 👇

#Digitalarttips #creativeinspiration
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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!

#MadewithWacom #CreativeChallenge #WacomOne
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