Lately, I have come to realize that I don’t do as much of the things that used to bring me so much excitement during downtime. Now that I have some passive time while nursing Josiah, I have quite a bit of time to think and ponder. That’s when it hit me … I have been so busy “adulting” that I literally have forgotten to give myself some much-needed “ME” time to allow myself to be happy. To live a little and enjoy. I have been so focused on working and taking care of everyone that I somehow lost a part of me in the process. No wonder I am feeling burnt out as of late!
Here’s the thing, having a little me time doesn’t have to be grand or tedious. In fact, what I used to do is simply pick up a book and read a novel, or even play a game on my phone. I stopped doing those too. Just like my love for drawing. Say what? Yep.
Here’s the thing … I am a big fan of animes, and I love doodling them. It used to be an enjoyable hobby, but I’ve been so overwhelmed being a mom that I literally just knock myself off to sleep at the end of the day. I finally made up my mind to start doodling again. Only this time, instead of pen and paper, I figured I’d try something different. That is digital drawing. Except I’m going to need a device that will help me accomplish this goal, and Wacom is the leading brand for all things related to digital art.
Wacom Intuos Bluetooth Creative Pen Tablet
The Wacom Intuos is a pen tablet that you can use to draw and then mirror it into the computer. It is plugged into the computer and then allows you to create software designs using its pen. That includes painting, digital drawing, photo editing, and 3D sculpting. This is commonly used by graphic designers and artists but is also perfect for beginners like me. There are two sizes available, the small one and the medium one. The Wacom Intuos Bluetooth Creative Pen Tablet has three colors: black, pistachio green, and berry pink.
Unlike other pen tablets, Wacom Intuos is easy to set up and use, and it has applications that you can download for free. These apps are specifically built for creative designs and editing, and I find it helpful for newbies like me. Here’s the apps you can choose from: Corel Painter Essentials (drawing/painting), Clip Studio Paint Pro with 2-year license (comic/manga), and Corel AfterShot (photo-editing).
What I love with my Wacom Intuos is that it feels so natural, you will never have a hard time transitioning from paper to tablet. Its pen is lightweight and tailored to sit comfortably in your hand, giving you the best precision and control. The pen is equipped with EMR or Electro-Magnetic Resonance technology and has 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity providing you a natural drawing experience. Not to mention it is battery-free too!
When it comes to appearance, don’t be deceived by its compact and super slim design. It might be thin and light, but it is durable and reliable. It has an edge to edge drawing area, giving you more space on your table while enjoying a wide drawing tablet. It has a built-in pen tray that holds your pen and a four ExpressKeys that allow you to work fast and easy. These ExpressKeys are programmable to do whatever you want. It’s like a shortcut button. You set up the buttons, and you are good to go. It can do basic commands like zoom, undo, redo, select and many more. The best part here is that you can set up separate controls for each application, so you don’t have to reset it everytime you switch the apps.
The Wacom Intuos is compatible with Mac or PC and can be plugged via USB. Or work wirelessly by connecting it via Bluetooth. It is easy to install, all you have to do is download its driver, and you are done.
Any drawing style is not a problem with the Wacom Intuos as it has a variety of Felt and Flex Nibs that you can choose from. Standard nibs are free, but you can avail Flex and Felt nibs separately. Flex nibs are flexible and soft, while Felt nibs are like felt pens.
To be frank, coming from a first-time users perspective, it was confusing at first as it has no built-in screen that will show you what you are drawing. Instead, you have to draw on the tablet while looking at the monitor instead of looking directly where you’re “drawing”. While it was an adjustment, it doesn’t take long to get the hang of things. It might sound hard but believe me, it’s not. In fact, it is fun to use, and quite addicting. Now I look forward to my next downtime so I can start drawing and sketching again.
Best Drawing Tablet for Beginners & Pros
For those of you who enjoy “adult” coloring books and find coloring relaxing, then this device is PERFECT for you!!! That’s because you can create your own pattern and design to color. No more running out of pages. Wanna know a nifty trick? Try copying a pattern from a previous book or one that you are keeping an eye on. Then print! Now you have your own coloring sheets to use!
So what are you waiting for? Get yourself this awesome device at your local Best Buy and start creating your own Digital Masterpiece! Prefer shopping online instead? Best Buy’s website got you covered too! Order yours here: http://bby.me/5pg36
robin rue
September 17, 2018My sister is an artist and I bet she would love to have one of these. What a great gadget.
Stacie
September 17, 2018That is such a cool piece of tech. I have a budding digital artist in the family who would really love this. Thanks!
Alli Smith
September 17, 2018My son loves to draw and this would be the perfect gift for him. I love that it’s thin and light yet durable.
Amber Myers
September 17, 2018This is neat. I can see my daughter loving this. She’s really into art and drawing. I might have to get this for her for Christmas.
candy
September 17, 2018For everyone out there want to express themselves by drawing this sounds like the perfect tablet. Sure it will be a big hit.
Melanie
September 17, 2018I gave coloring books for Christmas gifts last year and they were a hit! Adult coloring is a popular past time. This looks like a fun addition to it.
Ashley
September 17, 2018My BIL is a graphic artist and looking for a new tablet to work on. I will let him know about this one!
Pam
September 17, 2018I have always heard good things about Wacom tablets. They are the go-to for most artists I know.
Trina
September 17, 2018This is awesome, my son would love this. I need to keep it in mind for the holidays.
Tara Pittman
September 17, 2018This looks so cool. My son loves drawing and would have so much fun with this.
Hannah
September 17, 2018I love to draw so will definitely have a look at this as it looks very good
Liz Mays
September 17, 2018I can definitely see this pen tablet opening up a lot of creative opportunities. Very cool! It has a nice sleek design too.
mryjhnsn
September 17, 2018Oh! I would have so much more fun doodling with that, then with pen and paper. I enjoy pen and paper, too, but that looks like so much fun!
Jenn@Engineermommy
September 17, 2018I’ve never gotten familiar with a drawing tablet before. It’s amazing where the technology has gone with this. This looks like a great product for newcomers though.
KATRINA
September 17, 2018How fantasic is that, I wish I was more artistic i Have many friends who are so I will show them this
1stopmom
September 17, 2018This tablet is so cool! My daughter is an artist and loves to draw and paint. I bet she would love something like this!
Sarah Bailey
September 17, 2018This sounds like such a great tablet to get people drawing with – i have to admit i’ve never tried anything like this but would 100% give it a whirl!
Cyn Gagen
September 17, 2018I love Wacoms! I have been wanting one forever. They seem to just get more and more functional all the time.
Brianne
September 17, 2018Wacom Intuos sounds like it does it all! This would be ideal for artists who want to add another dimension to their art, or for people who might be able to incorporate into web design.
Amy
September 17, 2018This is so cool! I bet my tattoo artist brother would love this!
Tasheena
September 17, 2018This looks like so much fun to have. I can’t wait to visit my local Best Buy to check this out.
Emily
September 17, 2018I got my son one of the Wacom Intuous tablets and he was so excited about it! I need to get him some more programs to try it with because I think he was having trouble figuring out how to get started. He loves to draw so this is perfect – we just need to learn more. This is the push I needed to help him out.
Jennifer H
September 17, 2018Wow – I’ve never seen this product before. It looks like a great gift for my brother who loves to draw!
Sara Welch
September 17, 2018Wow that looks seriously impressive! I would love to doodle around on on of those one of these days!
Kita Bryant
September 17, 2018This thing is totally blowing me away right now. I would really like to get one for myself.
krystal
September 17, 2018I had one in college and loved it! I need a new one!
Heather
September 17, 2018That is so cool! I had no idea they had drawing tablets like this and you can make your art digital! How wonderful! It’s definitely good to make time for yourself. I can overwork myself too and then feel burnt out. I like to color in adult coloring books.
Rachel
September 17, 2018We used to have a much older version of this. My husband made a whole line of t-shirts with it. I would love to see how the new ones compare.
Kristin
September 17, 2018Now that is really cool! What a perfect holiday gift it would make for creative types!
Toni | Boulder Locavore
September 18, 2018This is so cool! Would be a perfect gift for my son for Christmas!
Adriana Lopez
September 18, 2018I love new technology and gadgets while I am not a drawing person my daughter is I will need to add this to her Christmas gift list =)
Kara
September 18, 2018My son would love this – he has gone off to uni to study games design and loves all things to do the artwork on computers
Jenn
September 18, 2018This is a great piece of tech for a beginning digital artist. I would love to be able to draw, but it’s just not for me. I’m sure my teenagers could create amazing things with this though.
Eva Katona
September 18, 2018Wow this looks amazing, you can do anything now with the help of technology!
Anosa Malanga
September 18, 2018Wow, I never thought of this before and seeing this and learning about it makes me have another thought of owning one. Time to bring the artist back in me. Lol.
Reesa Lewandowski
September 18, 2018This sounds great! I never heard of something like this! I need to look at it in person next time I am in best buy!
Samantha
September 18, 2018That looks like something my kids would use. The colors are so vibrant, too.
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
September 18, 2018This sounds like an interesting product. I’ve not seen them before. That would be perfect for my friend that loves to draw.
Catalina
September 18, 2018Digital drawing sounds fancy! This is something that my daughter would love to try. She loves drawing, it relaxes her a lot, and she adore everything that is digital. Digital drawing is something that she needs to try.
Kathryn at QuestFor47.com
September 18, 2018That looks like a beautiful tablet! I wish I was even remotely artistically inclined. I can barely draw stick figures!
Bella at Dear Mummy Blog
September 18, 2018My mummy uses a Wacom at work and this bluetooth feature sounds awesome!
Yeah Lifestyle
September 18, 2018That looks like such a fantastic tablet for enabling creativity! It definitely looks fun to use!
Garf
September 18, 2018This is neat…I want one…What a great gadget…
Becky Willis
September 18, 2018I had a Wacom tablet years ago. My daughter took it over and I think that was the last I saw it. Now there are times I wish I had tried using it. Thank you for the great review, now I want to try using one of these again.
Flyingkids
September 19, 2018This drawing device seems nice. It’s got elegant design and it looks like you’re enjoying this a lot. It’s a nice thing that the drawing tablet is separated from the laptop. This is a very interesting read.
Lavanda Michelle
September 19, 2018That is such an awesome piece of technology. We are a family of digital artist. I know my family will love this.
Farrah Less
September 19, 2018I’ve seen a coloring and drawing pad online that used by adult. I find it cool but this tablet app is much cooler just because its digital. Very handy and a great stress reliever as well.
Aduke Schulist
September 19, 2018I know a few people who would love this. Nobody in my family is really artistic enough, or into drawing to get this.
Kristina Maggiora
September 19, 2018Thanks for the detailed review, I would love one of these 🙂 Might treat myself soon 😉
Debra
September 19, 2018These are all sorts of amazing! My brother has something like this, he is an illustrator.
ExploreBeautyXO
September 20, 2018I’ve always wondered what apps are available for drawing. This seems so compact and easy to use!
Laura
September 25, 2018This looks like such a great device. I am terrible at drawing but have just started a bullet journal and doing a few doodles in there so could be tempted by this one day.
Leisha Lou
September 28, 2018I just only recently found your blog band i’m loving your content. xxx