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Welcome to the Wacom blog

The Wacom Community blog is a dynamic showcase of the artists, designers, editors, and creators who inspire us every day with their creativity — like Kirk Wallace, aka Bone Haus, who created this illustration. Learn more about his process here.

It’s also your go-to source for tips and tricks from industry experts, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional. We hope it’ll provide the inspiration you need to take your creative journey to the next level.

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Bone Haus with Wacom Movink

  Illustration by Kirk Wallace @bonehaus | www.bone.haus

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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.

How to design a retro poster in Adobe Illustrator, with Joli Noelle David

How to design a retro poster in Adobe Illustrator, with Joli Noelle David

Joli Noelle David walks through her process for creating a ...
How Wacom technology can strengthen classroom relationships, ease student anxiety, and empower learners — with Stacey Roshan

How Wacom technology can strengthen classroom relationships, ease student anxiety, and empower learners — with Stacey Roshan

How can we, as educators and leaders, embrace technology to ensure ...
Omar Gomet’s character design process — and insight into his creative career

Omar Gomet’s character design process — and insight into his creative career

We love Omar Gomet's character designs, so we asked him to show ...
Wacom’s Connected Ink presents: Ordinary Days of Creativity

Bringing Real Animals to Life in Animation With Aaron Blaise and Wacom

Oscar nominated animator Aaron Blaise shares how real-life animal behavior and movement inspire his animated characters. From his work on classics like The Lion King and Mulan to his passion project, Snow Bear, Blaise offers a rare glimpse into the creative process behind his stunning 2D animations.

Whether you’re an animator, artist, or fan, this session is packed with inspiration and expert insights to elevate your creative journey.

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.

 All prices and promotions are valid in the US only. For information about promotions in LATAM or Canada, please visit your local store via the LATAM Store Finder or the Canadian eStore.

Wacom Movink pen display

Wacom’s lightest and thinnest pen display ever

Enjoy the freedom of working wherever you feel creatively inspired with Wacom Movink OLED pen display, our lightest and thinnest pen display yet. As thin as 4mm* and weighing just 420g, Wacom Movink pen display is 55% lighter than Wacom One 13 touch and 66% thinner. Connect it to your Mac or PC, and you’ll have all the processing power you need for your professional work.

*4mm is measured at the thinnest part.

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Follow Wacom on YouTube

Wacom’s YouTube channel is your home for all of Wacom’s video content – tutorials, interviews, process videos, new product releases, product guides, technical support, and more, including recordings of live webinars and events like our annual Connected Ink event.

Check out this enlightening interview with Nobu Ide, Wacom’s CEO, at the recent Dokomi 2024 event!

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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.

Industrial Design Series Part 2: CAD

Industrial Design Series Part 2: CAD

Welcome to part two, of our three part series with Michael DiTullo In the first video, Michael DiTullo walked you through his design process when creating ...
Communicating Complex Topics With a Little Animation Magic

Communicating Complex Topics With a Little Animation Magic

Like every good teacher knows, people won’t learn if they’re disengaged. So… how do we engage people? Here is some of their best advice for capturing ...
Qual Wacom é a melhor para o que eu preciso? Parte 1

Qual Wacom é a melhor para o que eu preciso? Parte 1

Quer começar no mundo da arte digital mas está em dúvida com qual Wacom você deve iniciar? Nessa primeira parte, vamos mostrar um pouco sobre cada uma ...
How to draw traditional Japanese clothing

How to draw traditional Japanese clothing

Manga artist Chihiro Howe helps you easily see how various traditional pieces of Japanese clothing should be drawn.
Industrial Design Series Part 1: Thumbnail Sketching

Industrial Design Series Part 1: Thumbnail Sketching

Welcome to part one, of our three part series with Michael DiTullo In this first video, Michael will walk you through the design process of how he starts ...
The drawing advice that changed my life

The drawing advice that changed my life

Content creator Campbell Walker shares the drawing advice that changed his life.
Creative based cloud computing – equipping artists to work remotely

Creative based cloud computing – equipping artists to work remotely

Virtual machines and remote computing used to only perform well enough for data crunching and office applications. Now anyone can accesses these ...
Recreating Art School (part one)

Recreating Art School (part one)

Due to the rapid accessibility of technology, large quantities of high-quality educational content created by working professionals are available to ...
Change the Culture, Change the World

Change the Culture, Change the World

Culture is a space where we can introduce ideas, attach emotions to concrete change and win enthusiasm for our values. Art is where we can change the ...
Post MerMay Profile: Genevieve Tsai

Post MerMay Profile: Genevieve Tsai

Header from Rescue Sirens: The Search for the Atavist This is the fifth in a series of interviews with hopefully, all eight artists who participated in ...
Take Your Cosplay to the Next Level with Digital Art!

Take Your Cosplay to the Next Level with Digital Art!

Header: Princess Anastasia by Mike Saffels. All finished costume images are from artists who will be participating in our upcoming cosplay zoom class: ...
A arte do ensino a distância.

A arte do ensino a distância.

Hoje vamos falar sobre a educação a distância e como a Wacom faz parte dos processos e facilita na hora de mostrar o conteúdo para os alunos. Para isso ...
Wacom Cintiq Pro vs. Wacom Movink

HD vs 4K: The truth about screen resolution on drawing display tablets

There are many different drawing tablets and pen displays on the market these days, from many different brands. Each of them has different features, specifications, build quality, and price.

Something a lot of consumers are looking at is screen resolution. But what does screen resolution really mean? How important is it for artists? And why do different Wacom products have different resolution displays?

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Wacom Bridge Now Available for Public Beta with NICE DCV 

Exciting news! Wacom Bridge is now available in public beta with NICE DCV. The public beta is available to current users of NICE DCV and Amazon AppStream 2.0.  

Wacom Bridge is a proprietary technology offering a like-local experience for creatives on remote systems. It ensures creators can work seamlessly from anywhere by allowing the use of local Wacom tablets as if they were directly connected to the host computer.

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Disclaimer: US Only. Not valid on Wacom Cintiq Pro 17, 22, or 27, stands for Cintiq Pro 17, 22, or 27, or Wacom One (2023) pen displays and tablets.

 

Connect with Wacom on social

Remember when @thebunbunshopofficial made us a sweet Valentine's postcard on her Wacom Cintiq 🐇🎈🩷

🌹💘 This Valentine’s Day, skip the store-bought and get creative! Whether it's a hand-drawn sketch, a digital masterpiece, or a heartfelt design, crafting something unique shows how much you truly care. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also prove that artists are the ultimate romantics. 💖✨

So, what are you creating for someone special this year? Share your creations with us! #madewithwacom #ValentinesDayArt #WacomLove
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Kicking off Black History Month with @imjoshualeonard 🙏
Check out his full character design tutorial on YouTube. (Head to our stories 👆)
Joshua is an incredible character designer, 2D animator, and concept artist on a mission to create diverse, inclusive, and impactful characters that challenge stereotypes. This month, let's come together to celebrate and uplift Black artists worldwide, shining a light on their talent, creativity, and contributions. 🥊❤️‍🔥
#blackhistorymonth #blackartist #blackartmatters #madewithwacom
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Sometimes a little change of scenery is all you need to get creative. ⁣
Gather your things (don't forget that tablet 😉) and step outside 🎒⁣
What do you carry in your bag when when you're whipping up magic on the move? ⁣
#CreativesOnTheGo #WacomMovink #CreativeProfessionals ⁣
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Picture the café you ducked into after an art show,⁣
or the library where you dove into research.⁣
Maybe it's the bed you sank into to take a breather.⁣
Then, in a moment of inspiration, you grab your Wacom #Movink and make it happen, the idea flowing before it slips away. 🍂🌬️🪁📕✍️⁣
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#CreativesOnTheGo #WacomMovink #CreativeProfessionals
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Get lost in the details like @danidiamondphotography 📷☕🔍

Experience color like never before with the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27! 

With 99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, and over 1 billion colors, your photos will pop with incredible accuracy. 🎨

Plus, with HDR Gamma support, stunning 4K resolution, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, your photo editing sessions will feel more immersive than ever. 😍 And with its ergonomic design, it’s the most comfortable way to edit for long hours without any strain.
#wacomworkspace #CintiqPro27 #wacomcintiqpro #photoediting #retouching #photography
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Today we celebrate the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🤩!

Ever wished you could learn calligraphy? We asked @afinkandink to teach us some basics to get you started. ✏️✒️🖊️✍️🖋️
Doesn't she make it look so easy? 

#nationalhandwritingday #Handwriting #DigitalInk #DigitalPen #WacomPen #calligraphy #creativelettering #lettering #moderncalligraphy #madewithwacom
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Calling all newbies! 📣📣📣

Try these three exercises to help you master your digital pen ✍️

#Wacom #WacomTips #wacomtablet #drawingtips #drawingtablet #digitalart #wacompen #wacomintuos #wacomintuospro
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Today, we lift our heads high and draw one another in even tighter. 🤲🥹⁣
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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.⁣
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Art by the wonderful @yingshiart ⁣
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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? 
#wacomtablet #wacomintuospro #digitalartist #digitalart #wacom #wacompen
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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. 
#madewithwacom #Wacomworkspace #wacomcintiq #CintiqPro #3dmodeling #3dsculpting #3dart
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Don't mind us, we're out here mesmerized watching @andreaalice.nz make petals 🌺🌸💜🖌️
What beautiful things are you making today? Tag us #MadeWithWacom
Now go feast your eyes and check out Andrea's stunning botanical prints. 
#creativeprofessionals #digitalart #artistsoninstagram
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