How to pursue a creative career
Wacom’s creative pen displays and pen tablets are the technology choice of professionals across a variety of creative industries, from animators to comic artists to film editors to digital illustrators.
If you’re thinking about pursuing a creative career, you’ve come to the right place.
Wacom has worked with thousands of artists over the years, and we’ve tapped a bunch of them to provide advice and insight into how you can pursue a creative career. Stay tuned, as we update this page often.
The latest insight and advice on creative careers from Wacom
Here are the most recent articles we’ve put together about pursuing a creative career: interviews, advice, and more from a variety of professional creatives across a variety of fields.
Eunbi Kang on her career in illustration and visual development, whether art school is necessary, and her advice for young artists
How to go from hobbyist to full-time illustrator, with Craig Babin
Jenny Li on her inspiration, the similarities between music and art, and breaking into the animation industry
Featured webinar
Wieger Poutsma‘s workshop from Wacom Career Days 2023, “From Freelancer to Becoming a Brand.”
In this presentation, Wieger Poutsma shares his experiences in turning his freelance career into a brand, the challenges he faced, and the uplift he found in unexpected places.
Wacom discounts & promotions
Want to use the same tech the pros use, or that you’ll be utilizing in art school — but you’re on a budget? Check out our current sales and promotions below at the Wacom eStore.
If the product you want isn’t on sale, we also offer a blanket Education discount for current students! Click here to learn more.
Please note: Pricing and product availability are determined by the Wacom US eStore and are subject to change without notice.
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Wacom Intuos medium pen tablet with Bluetooth
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Wacom Intuos small pen tablet with Bluetooth
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Refurb Wacom One (gen 1) pen display
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Refurbished Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 pen display
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More Wacom creative careers content
July 30, 2024: How to create a visual autobiography in Adobe Photoshop
July 25, 2024: How to design interesting shapes and objects with Kirk Wallace
July 23, 2024: How to create suspenseful manga pages with Gigi Murakami
July 18, 2024: How to craft compelling character designs with Jocelyn Short
July 16, 2024: Storytelling through visual media: from photography to film
The Top 10 things I wish I’d known sooner as a freelancer, by Inkshift
Omar Gomet’s character design process — and insight into his creative career
The power of confidence: a special animation and interview with Javadoodles
Connect with Wacom on Social
The lovely @martinab.illustrations tests the Wacom Movink, taking advantage of the ability to create from anywhere. From your desk, to the cafe, and anywhere ideas may strike, Movink moves with you, so you never stop creating.
#wacommovink #creativeprofessionals #creativesonthego #digitalart #artschool
💡 What is Wacom Bridge?
It`s a technology designed to give artists a like-local experience on remote systems, seamlessly integrating local Wacom tablets with AWS solutions like Amazon DCV and Amazon AppStream 2.0.
With the demand for distributed creative talent growing, Wacom Bridge ensures that creatives can thrive wherever inspiration strikes—studio, home, or halfway across the globe! 🌍
🚀 Learn more through the link in our bio!
AWS users can enjoy Wacom Bridge at no cost until January 15, 2026 (terms apply).
#WacomBridge #RemoteWork #DigitalCreativity
Don`t you love how easy @tedslittledream makes it look?
Check out his process on the new #wacommovink ✍️
Ted uses Wacom gear and #photoshop to edit all his concept art.
#madewithwacom #wacomtablet #conceptart #digitalartist #artistsoninstagram
Do you still draw with a mouse? 🖱️😱🚫
@adam_theillustrator prefers the precision of a stylus and the Wacom Intuos Pro is his trusty ally.
Feels like paper. Works like magic.
#intuospro #wacompen #wacomtablet
It`s CYBER MONDAY!
Save big on Wacom #IntuosPro, our legendary beloved pro tablet!
Perfect for photo editors who need more precision for tracing out masks or layering, illustrators who want the efficiency of working digital rather than scanning and cleaning up hand-drawn work, or a concept artists ready to take advantage of the power of digital painting software.
Shop now through the link in our bio!
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Creating magical vibes with @monsieur_arefin. ☕📔🫗
Sometimes it takes several tries to capture what you envision. And every try reveals something different and special.
Stay tuned for part 3.
When you do it all, you need a tool that can keep up. 🖌️🎬🎨📸🎥🎤
@nickhshaheen found a versatile way to work on the go with the #WacomMovink. The perfect tool for creatives who do it all.
Are you also a studio of one?
The Wacom Movink is on sale on our Amazon store 🖤🎁🛒
Save $50 USD on our lightest and thinnest pen display ever!
Head to the link in our bio or our stories to save! ☝️
Work and workspace by @danidiamondphotography 📷
#christmasgifts #holiday #deals #shopping #amazon #wacomsale #wacomMovink
🌍 Hey, Wacom community! you already know @wacomeurope — and now we want to get to know You better!
Drop a comment below and tell us:
📍 Where from Europe are you following us?
✨ What do you do? (Are you an artist, designer, photographer, vfx artist, or anything else?)
Let’s build this incredible European creative community together! 👇✨ Don’t forget to tag your creative friends to join the conversation!
#WacomCommunity #CreativeCommunity
Do you know what the #greasepencil tool is? Let`s learn with @janice.journal ✍️🧋
Janice is using a #WacomOne 12
Shop #WacomOne on sale now! Via link in bio 🛒
#wacomtips #wacomart #3dmodeling #3dart #digitalart #madewithwacom
Add a dash of magic to everyday moments🫖⏱️🥃🥄🃏✨
Our friend @monsieur_arefin shows us that sometimes all we need is already around us. Look around and reimagine the ordinary.
It`s amazing what a glue gun and some editing can do 😍
Stay tuned for part two! 2️⃣✌🏾
#madewithwacom #photoediting #artistlife #artistsoninstagram #inspiration #ConnectedInk2024
Today @aaronblaiseart takes us through the process of how he animated Snowbear. From story boards and rough animations to adding color and more. 🐻❄️
Head to Wacom`s YouTube to watch the full video and get a glimpse of what it`s like to animate an entire short film on your own!
#animation #2danimation #aaronblaise #MadeWithWacom