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The Wacom Community blog is a dynamic showcase of the artists, designers, editors, and creators who inspire us every day with their creativity – like Carolina Fernandez, the illustrator & graphic designer who created the lovely work shown 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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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 video games are made: the game development process with CG Spectrum, Part Two

How video games are made: the game development process with CG Spectrum, Part Two

Want to know how video games are made? This article walks through the ...
My art SUCKED at 19. Now Marvel, MtG, Disney, Blizzard hire me

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

In this video and guest post from Marco Bucci, he discusses his art ...
The better way to do a double exposure effect in Adobe Photoshop, with Colin Smith

The better way to do a double exposure effect in Adobe Photoshop, with Colin Smith

How to combine two images into one to create a cool double exposure ...
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.

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Animation by Cory Kerr | @coryrkerr

 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.

Introducing Wacom Bridge 

Historically, the tools that artists needed required them to work from studio offices. But artists want the flexibility to work where they can be most creative — not necessarily where the source files or computers are. To enable a global workforce without hindering collaboration, studios must provide artists with virtual graphics workstations that deliver similar performance and functional characteristics to the ones available to employees onsite at studio headquarters. That’s where Wacom Bridge comes in. 

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.

Creating a Magical Midnight Forest with the Wacom One 13 Touch: Taylor Yingshi’s Digital Art Journey

Creating a Magical Midnight Forest with the Wacom One 13 Touch: Taylor Yingshi’s Digital Art Journey

Taylor Yingshi, a talented illustrator, shares her mesmerizing illustration process using her Wacom One 13 Touch in a video that is sure to inspire.
Creative careers of the future, and the education and skills required to pursue them 

Creative careers of the future, and the education and skills required to pursue them 

In this blog post, we'll explore how specialized tools, such as Wacom devices, have become indispensable assets for a variety of creative careers.
What skills do you need to become a video game artist? From CG Spectrum

What skills do you need to become a video game artist? From CG Spectrum

Curious about what it takes to be a game artist? Learn the skills and experience needed to find a career as a game artist in the gaming industry.
How to create a color-your-own pen and pencil case with Wacom One and Affinity Designer 

How to create a color-your-own pen and pencil case with Wacom One and Affinity Designer 

Heather Cash shows you how to use a Cricut cutter, Wacom One pen display, Affinity Designer software, and Cricut materials to create a color-your-own pen case.
Ana Carolina on 3D sculpting, her creative journey, and her upcoming session at ZBrush Summit 2023

Ana Carolina on 3D sculpting, her creative journey, and her upcoming session at ZBrush Summit 2023

Wacom is proud to sponsor the ZBrush Summit 2023, coming up on September 28th. We spoke with Ana Carolina about her creative journey and her upcoming ...
The top five online learning resources for aspiring artists

The top five online learning resources for aspiring artists

It's crucial to learn from more experienced artists to sharpen your skills. That’s why we've pulled together these five great resources for aspiring artists.
Creating an enchanted 3D world with KitBash3D artist Daniel Dana

Creating an enchanted 3D world with KitBash3D artist Daniel Dana

We interviewed concept artist Daniel Dana about the 3D art he created for KitBash3D's latest Kit, Enchanted, using a Wacom tablet and Blender software.
How to draw a cartoon panda on the new Wacom One 13 with Collin Chan

How to draw a cartoon panda on the new Wacom One 13 with Collin Chan

The new Wacom One 13 features multi-touch gesture controls. Artist Collin Chan decided to use it to create a quick tutorial around how artists can use ...
Fleeting Summer: an illustration process video with Taylor Yingshi

Fleeting Summer: an illustration process video with Taylor Yingshi

Taylor Yingshi, a talented illustrator and environmental designer for animation, shares her mesmerizing illustration process using her Wacom Intuos Pro ...
How to create monogram letter art with Wacom for Cricut Design Space

How to create monogram letter art with Wacom for Cricut Design Space

Heather Cash shows you how to use a Wacom One pen display and Affinity Designer software to create monogram letter art that you can sell on Cricut Design Space.
Etherington Bros’ Comics Crash Course #5: Concept art

Etherington Bros’ Comics Crash Course #5: Concept art

Want to learn to draw comics? The Etherington Bros have created hundreds of free tutorials and resources. Here's a preview -- how to tell a story through ...
How to solve drawing problems in digital painting, with Proko

How to solve drawing problems in digital painting, with Proko

Discover the process of transforming sketches into stunning digital paintings using Adobe Photoshop in this tutorial by Jon Neimeister.

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.*

 

*US Only. Not valid on Cintiq Pro 17/22/27, Cintiq Pro 17/22/27 stand, Wacom One (2023) pen displays and tablets, or on-sale items.

Animation as Research, a new approach to Climate Change

The Penn Animation as Research Lab is an innovative project at the University of Pennsylvania that combines science and art to communicate emerging climate change research in a uniquely engaging way.

Wacom was proud to host PAR representatives at our 2023 Connected Ink event. Watch their presentation — and learn more about the project by clicking below.

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.

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

Connect with Wacom on social

Curious about which program is best for drawing vector graphics in 2024? Visual artist @studio_viv has you covered! 🙌⁣
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Head to the #WacomBlog to see how Vivienne designs a book cover in Adobe Illustrator vs. Affinity Designer using Wacom One M. ✍ ⁣
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Link in bio!⁣
#wacom #design #designer #graphicdesign #vector #digitalart #artprocess⁣
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WACOM HACK UNLOCKED 🔓

Learn how to customize your pen and change the brush size in just two  steps ✍️

Discover all the amazing features about your Pen in the link in bio!

#WacomOne #WacomPen
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For a creative professional team like @parasolisland , efficiency and productivity is key to deliver the best results to their clients 🚀

For years they were using pen tablets and pen displays in combination with high-end monitors, and today they can reduce all of that into one single device: the New Wacom Cintiq Pro.

Thanks to the excellent colour accuracy of the Cintiq Pro 27, this makes a big difference on their workflow.

Get in touch with our enterprise team in the link in bio.

#WacomCintiqPro #Animation
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Exciting news for all creatives! 🚀

💫 Join Wacom at Playgrounds for a celebration of design, animation, and gaming craftsmanship! @tad.playgrounds @weareplaygrounds 

💡 Dive into artist talks, demos, screenings, and live sketching sessions.

✍️ Swing by our booth to test out our cutting-edge pen-displays and tablets, meet Wacom experts, and pick up some pro tips!

Meet us in:
📅 Eindhoven (April 18th-19th)
📅  Berlin, DE (May 25th-26th)

For more info visit @tad.playgrounds 💫

#Wacom #Playgrounds #CreativeCommunity
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🌀 City Doodling: Amsterdam edition 🚲

This time creativity strikes us directly from the Amsterdam canals in the hands of @fragileart 💫

#Doodling #Creativeinspiration #MadeWitjwacom
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Two ways of scrolling in the same display ✍️👀

Which one is your favourite move? 👇

Customize your Wacom One and see where it takes you!

#WacomOne #WacomPen #CreativeInspiration
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We chat with @adansilvart, illustrator and artist who has been working in branding & illustration projects for different brands. 🚀

Join us while Adan shares insights into his creative journey and the vital role Wacom products has played in his career. ❤️

#ArtistInterview #illustration #DigitalArt
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Today, we celebrate World Pencil Day 🎉

Wacom has been at the forefront of innovation, creating a digital pen that allows you to bring all your creations to life and have thousands of colors and textures in a single pen. ✍️

One of the features we love most about our Wacom One is that you can use any Wacom pen or any compatible pen with it.

Have you tried any of these? Let us know in the comments. 👇

Check out our special offers in the link in bio!

#WorldPencilDay #WacomOne
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Friday with F like Finished work 💫

We want to see your finished pieces, feel fry to join our artwork chain using the hashtag #MadewithWacom 🚀

How are you ending the week?

#MadewithWacom #CreativeInspiration
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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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