5 Reasons Why Wacom is the BEST
As of this past month, I’ve been drawing exclusively with Wacom products for just over five years now.
And, now that I’m a Sponsored Creator, I figured this would be a good time to give you all 5 Reasons Why I love their products. Yes, I may be a bit biased, but I assure you that bias is very well-founded.
Here is what I have experienced:
Long Lasting, High Quality Products
If you’re going to be drawing on something for hours upon days, upon weeks, upon months, upon years, over and over and over on a single screen . . . You’re going to want something built with durability in mind.
In all those years I’ve used my original Cintiq, I’ve never once had a single issue with it. Neither the software nor the hardware have given me a single hiccup, which has allowed me to focus on creating, rather than worrying about the integrity of my product.
Exceptionally Well-Designed Pen
Over the years, I’ve tried out a few other products, and something that constantly puts Wacom above these others is their trademark pen.
Designed to minimize hand fatigue to practically zero, you’ll never feel any sort of cramping or excessive tightness even if you’re a full-time (or greater than full-time) artist. With their updated Pro Pen 2 now actually having its weight centered at the tip, the ergonomics have only gotten better.
While some other brands out there have decent software/hardware combos, most of the time you simply feel like you’re using a bulky stylus, which just doesn’t feel good at all. I don’t know about you, but if I’m going to be holding something for a cumulative total of years, I want it to be comfortable.
Powerful Screen Displays
Many digital artists, when they first begin their journeys, are usually stuck using simpler drawing pads that lack a display. What this means is you have an mouse-pad looking thing that attaches to your computer, which allows you to use a special pen to draw with more precision and detail. Wacom makes an excellent version of this called the Intuos, which is perfect for those looking to try their hand at digital art. But, there are plenty of artists (many much more accomplished than myself!), who actually prefer this set up.
However, what I find makes Wacom the BEST is the powerful screen displays of their upper level products like the Cintiq, Cintiq Pro, and Mobile Studios.
Immaculately designed for exceptionally fine work and detailed designing, the sensitivity of these screen displays offers a connection to your work unparalleled in just about any avenue. And, like I’ve already mentioned, the durability of this screen is top-notch, which means if you take care of it, it’ll never dull or lose its smooth surface.
Friendly People
This one is less about the product, and more about the individuals at Wacom themselves. I’ve always firmly believed that a company, no matter how good their products may be, is only as solid as the stand-up people who work there. Thankfully, over the past couple years, I’ve been able to build up a personal relationship with a few of them at the Portland Wacom Experience Center. To say their friendly and supportive would be an understatement.
Plus, their online and phone support will always be helpful with any issues you may experience, which will be minimal anyway.
New Features You Want and Need
Lastly, Wacom is a company who exclusively focuses on digital artistry. As such, their products reflect their mission and singular purpose. They’re not worried about adding unnecessary frills simply to make extra sales by appealing to everyone. What they’re going to do is make a product that is exactly what the digital artist, both aspiring and professional, actually want and need.
If you’ve been a loyal user of Wacom, you know exactly what I mean.
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Are you looking to begin your journey as a digital artist or webcomic creator? Or, do you need an upgrade to your current set up?
Check out what Wacom has to offer on their website:
They frequently have sales going on where you can save $100s, and they ship out their products quite quickly so you can get started ASAP. Plus, their newest release of the Wacom Cintiq 16 is a perfectly affordable, entry level pen display for those needing the next level item for their career.
I hope this was helpful and informative to you.
Until next time . . .
Stay strange, strangers!
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