New Yorker cartoonist Jason Chatfield has been working with Wacom tablets for more than 10 years. As drawers and cartoonists continue to incorporate digital technology into their workflow, Wacom continues to adapt its tablets to meet its customers’ needs. Whether it’s the Intuos Pro, MobileStudio Pro, or the all-new Cintiq Pro 27, Wacom has a tablet for any kind of visual artist.
Chatfield spoke about the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 at the Society of Illustrators in New York City this week. During the presentation— coordinated by Wacom and Adorama — Chatfield walked through some of the tablet’s features that have improved his digital workflow. These include:
Key Features of the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 Tablet
- 4K touchscreen and super slim bezel design
- 8,192 levels of pressure sensitivity
- 8 customizable ExpressKeys
- Reduced fan noise to avoid any thermal issues
As a cartoonist, Chatfield has been responsible for creating six daily cartoons and one Sunday spread each week for the past decade. For a job this fast-paced, he explained that a tablet that is speedy, reliable, and adaptable is necessary. With the introduction of the Cintiq 27, Wacom has clearly met the needs of its community.
The Cintiq 27 has a 27” display with 4K UHD resolution, 10-bit color, 99% Adobe RGB and 98% DCI-P3. It also has twice the refresh rate of any previous Wacom model, making its images crisper than ever before. With eight customizable ExpressKeys and adjustable on-screen menus, you’ll be working faster and more efficiently in no time.
There are also some updates to the Wacom Cintiq 27 body that make it optimal for artists to improve their workflow. For one, there is now a detachable pen holder with ten replacement nibs. This means you can place the holder on the side of the tablet you prefer, and choose a nib based on what feels most comfortable for your drawing style. Artists now also have the option to mount a keyboard, camera, or microphone to the top of the tablet, depending on their specific needs.
Wacom Pro Pen 3
A digital artist’s pen is arguably no less important than their screen. That’s why the Wacom Pro Pen 3 (which comes with the Cintiq Pro 27) has also had some notable updates from its predecessor. As Chatfield mentioned in his presentation, the new stylus pen comes with two additional grip options so you can choose the pen cover that is the most ergonomically pleasing to you.
You can also adjust the weight balance of the pen by opening the pen and flipping the metal rod inside, or removing it completely. This simple update in design is a serious game-changer for artists, like Chatfield, who need to hold their stylus for hours at a time. There are also three customizable buttons that you can quickly press to activate your preferred shortcuts, such as “Undo” or “Zoom In.”
Chatfield recently worked on a book, “Santa’s Brother Sandy Saves Christmas,” which was done completely digitally using the Wacom MobileStudio Pro. But, as he ventures into a new book project, the Cintiq 27 offers some unique features that can only benefit his workflow.
To learn more about the Wacom Cintiq Pro 27, check it out at Adorama:
