Portrait Displays and XPPen Announce New Calman Verified Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)
Portrait Displays and XPPen Announce New Calman Verified Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)
Collaborating with XPPen, Portrait Displays brings professional-grade color accuracy to creators and design enthusiasts.
Pleasanton, CA – Portrait Displays, the industry leader in color calibration solutions, brings professional-grade color calibration to XPPen’s latest innovation, the Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2) drawing display. Designed for digital creators and hobbyists, the Calman Verified display ensures accurate and consistent color performance out of the box. This latest addition expands XPPen’s product lineup, delivering professional-grade tools to a broader audience.
The Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2) offers:
- QHD Resolution (2560 x 1440):
- 33.3% higher PPI than its predecessor.
- Expanded display content by 77.8% for detailed and precise designs.
- Pixel-to-pixel clarity across Windows and macOS platforms.
- Enhanced Color Accuracy:
- 99% Adobe RGB, 99% sRGB, and 94% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
- Average Delta E <1 (Adobe RGB) for superior color fidelity.
- Excellent Paper-Like Experience:
- Industry-leading 16K pressure levels, delivering an incredibly realistic drawing experience.
- Full lamination and anti-glare etched glass to minimize parallax and reduce eye strain.
“At Portrait Displays, we are committed to democratizing color calibration for displays and devices in every price range and to creators across all levels of expertise,” said Eric Brumm, President & CEO of Portrait Displays. “Our collaboration with XPPen on the Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2) ensures that emerging artists and professionals alike can trust the colors they see on their screens to bring their creative visions to life.”
By being Calman Verified, users can rely on the Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2)’s accurate and consistent color performance. This ensures the pen display is ready for professional tasks, from digital painting to photography post-processing, without compromising affordability.
While this model focuses on foundational color accuracy, advanced users may explore the enhanced ColorMaster app, available in XPPen’s flagship Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) series. Together, these solutions empower creators to bring their visions to life with confidence. ColorMaster is available for both MacOS and Windows.
“Having our displays Calman Verified is an essential step in providing creators with tools they can trust. The Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2) exemplifies our commitment to ensuring every user, from students to professionals, experiences accurate and reliable color performance. This partnership with Portrait Displays reinforces our dedication to empowering creators with the best possible technology,” said Amy Yuan, Marketing Director of XPPen.
The Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2) is designed for diverse audiences, including students and hobbyists exploring digital art and design, small design studios or startups requiring cost-effective tools, traditional artists transitioning to digital workflows, professionals in architecture and engineering seeking basic design support, freelancers and remote workers needing an affordable, mid-sized pen display, and more.
As the first Calman Verified pen displays on the market, the Artist Pro series underscores Portrait Displays’ and XPPen’s commitment to delivering professional-grade tools for creators at every skill level.
The Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2) is now available at a suggested retail price of $699 USD. For more information, visit: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-pro-22-gen-2.html.
About Portrait Displays
Portrait Displays is a leading provider of color display solutions that seamlessly blend the latest advancements in color science with cutting-edge display control technology. With an unwavering commitment to preserving color integrity, Portrait Displays ensures that every screen, regardless of its size, delivers captivating and accurate colors. From the initial creation of the first frame to its final appearance on any device, Portrait Displays remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards of color quality throughout the entire visual experience.
Renowned for its industry-leading Calman® color calibration software, Portrait Displays has gained widespread recognition and is the preferred choice of the most esteemed color professionals in Hollywood. Calman’s robust calibration solutions meet the stringent requirements necessary to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience that is perfectly calibrated.
Headquartered in Pleasanton, CA, with additional offices in Lynnwood, WA, and Taipei, Taiwan, Portrait Displays has established a global presence across Europe, China, Japan, and Korea. With decades of expertise in color science and display technology, Portrait Displays is at the forefront of revolutionizing the digital landscape by introducing a more vibrant and immersive future.
About XPPen
Founded in 2005, XPPen is a leading global brand in digital art innovation under Hanvon UGEE. XPPen focuses on the needs of consumers by integrating digital art products, content, and services, specifically targeting Gen-Z digital artists. XPPen currently operates in 163 countries and regions worldwide, boasting a fan base of over 1.5 million and serving more than ten million digital art creators.