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.
Vera Brosgol on her creative career journey, the difference between traditional and digital art, and the benefits of starting small
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
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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.
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More Wacom creative careers content
Jenny Li on her inspiration, the similarities between music and art, and breaking into the animation industry
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
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The new Wacom Intuos Pro is built for artists who move fast and work across multiple setups.
With Bluetooth connectivity 🔗, you can switch between your laptop, tablet, and other devices seamlessly—no cables needed, just uninterrupted creativity.
Plus, it’s compatible with third-party pens 🖊️, giving you even more ways to personalize your experience. Whether it’s precision 🎯, texture 🎨, or grip 🤲, you choose the tool that feels right for you.
👉 See it for yourself—head to the link in bio to learn more!
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🤔 Thinking of starting your own webcomic? Leon Baker, creator of Beyond Arm’s Reach, breaks down 2 of the biggest things he wishes he knew before diving into a webcomic 👀 But the last 2? They`re right here 👇
3️⃣ Webcomics are a marathon, not a sprint – Pace yourself. Burnout is real, and sustainability is everything.
4️⃣ Enjoy the process – Seriously. If it’s not fun, it won’t last. Finding tools and a workflow that bring you joy (like his switch to the Wacom One 13 Touch) can change everything.
Which of these hits home the most for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments 💬
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Every stroke, perfectly precise, exactly the way you want it. The new Wacom Intuos Pro comes with the Pro Pen 3, designed to adapt to your workflow with customizable grips, buttons, and weight options, giving you full creative freedom.
Want to know more about it?
Link in bio
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Sef McCullough has been a high-end commercial photo retoucher in the advertising industry for years.
He was an early tester for our new Wacom Intuos Pro.
"It’s almost like an interface that’s not there. It just allows you to connect more with what is happening visually on the screen in a tactile way...
The buttons, and especially the dial for changing the brush size in particular, have little ticks you can feel. This travels really well. Anytime I can add something to my kit that’s wireless and reliable and sleek like this"
@sefmccullough
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We`re proud to sponsor the #RookieAwards2025 ⭐
@therookiesco are calling all emerging artists, designers, filmmakers, animators, and game developers to enter their work to get discovered.
The Rookie Awards aren`t just about winning. They`re about getting your work seen by industry pros, connecting with a global community, and opening doors to real career opportunities. This is where creative careers begin.
Head to therookies.co/rookieawards for details or follow @therookiesco to find out more!
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The new Wacom Intuos Pro it’s packed with features that bring your workflow to a whole new level of control.
🖊️ The Pro Pen 3 with fully customizable weight, grip, and buttons to fit your style
🎛️ New ExpressKeys & Dial placement to keep your shortcuts just a tap away
💡 A sleek, ergonomic design that feels as good as it performs
Ready for an upgrade?
Shop the new Wacom Intuos Pro through the link in our bio.
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Yikess.. the amount of times we`ve found ourselves zooming into a sheet of paper after using our Wacom Movink is wild. haha 😵💫
Thanks @lplucas for reminding us of what to consider as we transition from traditional to digital art. 🖌️ -> 🖥️
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Animator @hranimator knows that the right tools can take your animation to the next level! ✨
With the Wacom Movink, our lightest, slimmest, and most portable pro-level pen display, he’s bringing smooth, expressive animations to life anytime, anywhere. 🌟🚀
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We know that to reach your ultimate creative flow, your tools need to work, and work together💡
We also know that accidental clicks and awkward shortcuts can get in the way. That`s why we redesigned the new Intuos Pro`s layout, making it more ergonomic and intuitive. With mechanical dials and ExpressKeys positioned along the top, the new Intuos Pro fees more natural and easier to use with your keyboard.
Learn more about the new through the link in our bio.
Now available at the Wacom estore.
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Where are you working from these days?
The coffee shop? The airport? Or are you soaking up sun and getting creative on a beach somewhere? 🥐🌴☕🎒
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🎬 “Time is a luxury I don’t have as a director. With Wacom Intuos Pro, I can sketch my ideas in seconds.” – @hazdazzle , filmmaker, game director & co-founder of HaZimation
From storyboarding films to directing game cinematics, HaZ needs tools that match his fast-paced workflow. The new Wacom Intuos Pro gives him the precision and speed to bring his vision to life, exactly how he imagines it.
Tap the link in bio to learn more!
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What`s the best piece of advice you`ve ever received professionally as a creative?
For @ricardoalvesj the best advice he ever received was to invest in personal work.
Balancing a full-time job while dedicating time to your own projects can be challenging, but it’s key to developing your artistic voice. Personal work allows you to showcase your true potential beyond collaborative projects and stand out in your field.
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