Drawing with a mouse is like writing with a cat: The average person can make some marks and possibly express themselves, but to truly create a work of art without scarring is a difficult endeavor.
Wacom has a couple of new products that will help you bridge the input display gap, and they're showing them off this morning at PMA.
Wacom has added two new products to their Cintiq line: 12WX and 20UWX.
Being able to draw directly on an LCD screen is awesome and if you're a digital artist, you'll be feeling the benefit of direct access to your work. I asked them when they would come out with a multi-touch version, but they had no firm date on that.