Choosing the right Wacom tablet for you.
For over three decades, Wacom has designed innovative tools that allow artists to bring their whole range of skills to creating digital masterpieces on the computer. While the top-notch quality of Wacom graphics tablets and drawing tools is aimed at meeting the needs of professional artists, beginning digital artists and designers can also enjoy the ease and accessibility offered by many of these devices.
The Wacom Intuos line of drawing pads give you the perfect surface to sketch, color and refine hand-drawn digital art and design work. With multiple sizes to choose from in both the Wacom Intuos and Wacom Intuos Pro lines, you have the ability to meet your personal design needs and budget.
If you prefer to draw directly onto a screen and see the image take shape beneath your hand, you will want to look at the Wacom Cintiq and Wacom Cintiq Pro lineup. These Wacom drawing tablets, also called pen displays, will be a more sizeable investment than a digital drawing pad, but they can make you feel like you are working more traditionally, as you would in a sketchbook or on a canvas.
Getting the most out of your Wacom graphics tablet.
When making digital paintings, drawings and designs, it’s not just the quality of your drawing pad that matters, it’s also the stylus you use. Wacom styluses prioritize both performance and feel so that you can be comfortable creating for hours. In fact, a Wacom pen feels a lot like many traditional graphics pens.
The image editing and graphic design software you use for your work will also make a significant impact on the kinds of images you can make and how easy it is to manipulate the image elements you have created. When pairing your Wacom drawing tablet with a design program, make sure you read reviews and understand what you want to prioritize in your drawing software.
A Wacom tablet and pen could make a great gift for an artist friend, but the artist in your life might have a very specific wish list when it comes to what Wacom tablet to choose. So, make sure you do a little reconnaissance before putting in your order. If you are buying for yourself, don’t forget to see what Wacom tablet accessories you might also benefit from.