The first time you tried to use your Wacom tablet with Photoshop you were probably wondered what all the fuss was about. Clicking on the menus was hard and your efforts to paint resulted in lines that were never quite right. Relax. The problem isn't with you, or with the pen; it's a problem with Photoshop itself (at least from a photographer's point of view!). Come find out how to work better, faster and smarter with a Wacom tablet and some simple changes to Photoshop's brushes palette.


Tom Stratton was originally educated as an engineer and mathematician. He began his career in photography more than 18 years ago. His analytical and creative sides merged as he evolved into an expert in digital retouching, post production, and color management. Through his experiences as a photographer, a digital retoucher, co-founder of Image Mechanics capture company, digital workflow consultant, and beta tester for Adobe Photoshop, Tom has become skilled in digital imaging workflows and data management. As a consultant, Tom worked with Kodak on their DCS pro-back software and worked closely with a leading inkjet printer manufacturer on their products. Later, he began to share his experience at seminars across the U.S. and at hands-on workshops in Los Angeles.

Most recently, as the Technical Director of Digital Services at The Icon lab in Los Angeles, Tom assists photographers with all their digital imaging needs, from the click of the shutter to delivery of the finished product.