Month: December 2023

Introduction 

I’ve personally had my eye on this tablet for quite some time. I couldn’t count the amount of reviews I’ve watched for this product. Despite its age, the Wacom Cintiq 27 QHD Touch stands as a great pen display in the realm of digital art and design. Often renowned for its sturdiness and innovative features, this device is perfect for professional artists, illustrators, and designers seeking an affordable drawing experience. 

Usage and Application 

I currently use an iPad Pro to draw or do quick sketches with. It works pretty well, but it’s started showing its age lately. The battery life is draining rather quickly, which can be extremely frustrating. This tablet is essentially a desktop monitor but with all the bells and whistles of a tablet, like an iPad. Although, one downside of the Wacom tablet is that it isn’t portable like most other tablets. I can draw, sketch, paint, and edit directly on the display, making projects easier to manage. With this device, I wouldn’t have to switch between my laptop and iPad to draw! 

Key Capabilities: 

Here’s where we’re going to get into a little bit more techno-babble, so to say. 

– 27-inch QHD Display- The Wacom Cintiq 27 QHD Touch has a crisp 27-inch display that runs in 1440p. This high-resolution screen looks great while not challenging your computer unlike a 4k display. The surface is also slightly textured so it feels like you’re drawing on paper. 

– Pro Pen 2- This pen is one of the best on the market. It doesn’t need to charge, it doesn’t have a cable, and doesn’t require batteries. It’s a thing of beauty. Besides that, it’s also one of the most sensitive, providing 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition. This advanced technology allows artists to create different line weights and shading techniques, providing a natural drawing experience. 

– ExpressKey Remote- The device comes with an ExpressKey remote, a customizable remote control that allows you to access shortcuts and commands without interrupting your work. Basically, you don’t have to move your pen everywhere to click on colors or other programs. You can lay the remote anywhere on the screen and mess with the controls to get exactly what you need out of it. 

Unique Features and Advantages Over Competitors 

– Large Display Size- The 27-inch screen of the Cintiq 27 QHD is like the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The Wacom Cintiq 24 Pro is slightly too small and the Wacom Cintiq 32 Pro is slightly too big, making the Cintiq 27 QHD feel just right. Also, I’ve heard that the fans on the Wacom Cintiq 24 and 32 Pro are extremely loud while the Cintiq 27 QHD runs a lot quieter.

– Pro Pen 2- Wacom’s Pro Pen technology, with its high levels of sensitivity and tilt recognition, pretty much dominates in the world of tablet pens. I know I talked about this already, but I believe it bears repeating. Wacom knows what they’re doing with their pens and it definitely shows.

Conclusion 

The Wacom Cintiq 27 QHD Touch is a powerhouse in the world of digital art. Sure, it might be a little on the older side, but it still performs at an extremely high level. Combining a large, high-resolution display with Wacom’s Pro Pen technology and ergonomic design, it knocks a lot of the competition out of the way. Its unique features, including the Pro Pen 2 and the ExpressKey Remote, contribute to a fun, creative experience. You can find these tablets refurbished for less than $1000.

I will start by saying that I am humbled by the opportunity to share a little bit about myself and my experiences. The Colombian family structure is a little different from other American families. I lived in a multi-family household through my childhood. Family support was extremely important to my mother. We would move often depending on if we had the financial means to support ourselves or not. We lived with my aunt and uncle at one point and in my late teens, my mom and I lived with one of my older cousins and my grandmother. The old saying “mi casa es tu casa” was very literal in our house.

I developed a hard work ethic in my late teens during my college years. It was important that I supported myself and paid for my own college education. I always felt that coming from a low income background requires one to be resourceful, so with limited resources I had to think creatively to find cost-effective solutions for my work at the university. I was working full time and going to school. Creating a strict time schedule and budget was very important to me. After graduating from Florida Atlantic University with a fine arts degree, I felt that I had a lot to offer but I wanted to live in a city that could give me opportunity to support myself with a creative degree. I moved to Seattle shortly after I graduated and I started working full time. Living in the city was a lot more expensive than living in Florida and I was faced with a hard choice. I wanted to go back to school for design which would give me a lot more opportunity. I packed away my dreams for a little while and I enlisted in the Navy. I worked for 6 years in the Navy doing what I was told and not having an opinion. I left my husband when I was told to leave my husband and I stayed at sea for months at a time missing my godmother’s funeral. Her death taught me a valuable lesson about work and its relation to family. I wanted to put my family first and I wanted employment to support that dream. 

After leaving the Navy I worked part-time and started saving money to move back to Washington. I wanted the best program that can give me the most opportunity and after my Navy experience I felt that I had the discipline and the structure ingrained to handle an intensive training. For 6 years, I honed my skills in teamwork and leadership finding that collaboration and the ability to guide a project or team are the keys to success in the design industry. Now that we’re almost done with the first quarter, I realize that my Navy experience allowed me to have strategic thinking and planning which can be directly applied to design, especially with developing complex projects that are solving intricate design problems. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and managing stress is often developed in military service. 

The fast pace environment of this program is no different than the fast pace environment in the Navy. I am so grateful that I am part of a program that emphasizes paying attention to detail. It reminds me of the Navy’s emphasis on precision. I’m seeing progress in my projects and I continuously surprise myself.  With every project I see a skill level that I never had before increase.

In conclusion, my life experiences have not only shaped my character, but it has also enriched my approach to design. Overcoming challenges and embracing diverse experiences enabled me to contribute. It is a testament to the belief that diverse experiences enrich learning and creativity, a principle I am eager to continue to embody and promote in this design program.