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The latest from Wacom

No matter whether you’re new to digital art or a seasoned pro, we could all use a little creative inspiration. Let’s dive into the latest from the Wacom Blog and see what’s new in the world of digital art and design.

How to turn the Wacom ExpressKey Remote into a writing shortcut machine

How to turn the Wacom ExpressKey Remote into a writing shortcut machine

Here's a guide for how to set up the Wacom ExpressKey Remote as a powerful ...
Utilizing Pear Deck’s drawing tool with Wacom

Utilizing Pear Deck’s drawing tool with Wacom

In this EdWebinar, Wacom and Pear Deck came together to showcase how a ...
How to combine two photographs in Adobe Photoshop (Compositing for beginners)

How to combine two photographs in Adobe Photoshop (Compositing for beginners)

How to combine two images in Adobe Photoshop for beginners -- with Adobe ...

Want to make your creative loved ones’ dreams come true? Check out Wacom’s Holiday Gift Guide

The Wacom eStore is the best place to get an excellent deal on a gift for your creative loved ones. Here are just a few of the amazing Holiday deals currently running for a limited time.

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.

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.

Every day is Color Dodge Day: Ross Draws, Nima and Wacom Cintiq 16

Every day is Color Dodge Day: Ross Draws, Nima and Wacom Cintiq 16

In this video, Ross Tran from Ross Draws puts Wacom Cintiq 16 through its paces while creating a special illustration of Sloan, one of the characters from ...
5 Steps to a 15 Minute Per Edit Workflow

5 Steps to a 15 Minute Per Edit Workflow

The key to efficiency is mastering a consistent workflow when retouching. When you are consistent, it becomes muscle memory. Not only is the work faster ...
Add Personality to your Valentine’s with Sofia Warren

Add Personality to your Valentine’s with Sofia Warren

We don't know about you, but we think Valentine's Day card designs need more personality. We're over the safe and tried messages Hallmark feeds us. We ...
5 Things to Know to Get You Started with Your New Wacom Tablet

5 Things to Know to Get You Started with Your New Wacom Tablet

For joy! Someone got a new tablet. And you are probably itching to get it out of the box and start using it. Or perhaps you’ve given it a go, but aren’t ...
8 Productivity Tips For Your Wacom Tablet

8 Productivity Tips For Your Wacom Tablet

For those getting started with a Wacom tablet, or old pros who want to make their tablets work harder, we combed our YouTube videos for the best tips and ...
What is the best software for creating art?

What is the best software for creating art?

The options for what software you should use for your digital drawing or painting practice are many. Here's some of the best software options for creating art.
How Wacom enhances product design and CAD

How Wacom enhances product design and CAD

Jesse Hahne, partner and lead industrial designer at the Center for Advanced Design (CAD), shows how Wacom products help streamline his creative workflow.
How to set up Adobe Photoshop hot keys on your Wacom tablet

How to set up Adobe Photoshop hot keys on your Wacom tablet

How to set up Adobe Photoshop hot keys on your Wacom tablet for extra efficiency and creativity in character design.
How To Create Custom Keyboard Shortcuts in Photoshop With a Wacom Tablet

How To Create Custom Keyboard Shortcuts in Photoshop With a Wacom Tablet

I once heard that there are 4,000 keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop. Now I’ve never counted them all, but I can say from personal experience that there are ...

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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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Ever dreamed of starting your carreer as an artist but don’t know where to start? @janwischermann  professional photo retoucher, shares a pearl of wisdom for all you emerging artists out there. ✨

Take that first step with the Wacom One and see where it takes you. Discover more in the link in bio!

#CreativeInspiration #Photoretouching #Artistsinsights
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🎉 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made Connected Ink event 2023 an unforgettable celebration of creativity! 🚀✨

Let’s keep the creative sparks alive and enjoy this awesome after-event movie! 🔥✨

See you next year!

#ConnectedInk #CreativeChaos
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Many artists start with traditional tools before they switch to digital, and transitioning can feel daunting and even scary - making them delay it. ⁣
But is it ever too late to start? ⁣
Our friend @apolloscelticswan has some words of wisdom for those starting "late" in digital art. ⁣
When did you make the transition to digital? Was it scary? What helped you?⁣
Let us know in the comments 👇⁣
#DigitalArt #DigitalArtist #WacomTablet #MadeWithWacom #ArtistLife
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A little piece of the creative process of @amanda.ninji_illustration 💫

We love to see the work behind the final piece ❤️ 

Share yours with the hashtag #MadewithWacom so we can feature you next!

#Cintiq16 #conceptartist #digitalpainting
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You spend hours picking unique and special gifts for your loved ones, but then settle with generic holiday wrapping paper? 🤯⁣
Why not print your own? Our friends at @thequeerstoreuk have created a fun little tutorial to help you make your very own holiday wrapping paper! ⁣
Find the full tutorial and walk-through on the #WacomBlog through the link in the bio! ⁣

#WacomTutorial #DesignTutorial #GiftWrapping #DesignTips #MadeWithWacom ⁣
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Exclusively tailored for your Wacom Cintiq Pro 17, the Cintiq Pro 17 Stand boasts a design that perfectly complements your graphic display. 🤩

Elevate your creative experience with the Cintiq Pro 17 Stand, offering additional flexibility and versatility for your workspace. 🚀 

What’s more, it features VESA 75 mount compatibility, ensuring you have even more options for setting up your work environment.

#CintiqPro17 #CreativeProfessionals #CreativeWorkspace
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#WacomSale alert! ⁣
Get the tablet of your dreams. ✨🌟🪄⁣
Digital drawing, painting or photo editing? Whatever you dream of creating, Wacom Intuos has everything you need to make it happen. It’s easy to setup and use, and comes bundled with free creative applications so you can start bringing your ideas to life right away. ⁣
Visit our estores through the links in our bio! ⁣
#WacomIntuos #Intuos #WacomTablet #WacomNews
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Ready for some shopping? 🛒 🛍

We are really enjoying the quiet and moody environment at the end of the shift 💫

 #MadewithWacom by the amazing @milicamastelica 

#Cintiq16 #conceptartist #digitalpainting
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Dreaming of a Wacom?⁣
Shop early Black Friday deals on Wacom refurbished products. 😍❗🎁⁣
Head over to the Wacom USA estore through the link in our bio to find out more!⁣
#WacomSale #BlackFriday #WacomOne #OnebyWacom #WacomIntuos #WacomIntuosPro #WacomCintiq #WacomCintiqPro #WacomNews
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Hey there, creative night owls! 🦉

Deadlines are part of the process too, even though is not the funniest part 😅

Who else is feeling related? 💫

#Artistlife #Creativity #Creativeinspiration #Artistsinsight
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