Painting With Light
Temporary creative burnout caused Grace “Grey” Chen to put what remaining energy she had into peaceful experiences outside of work and art.
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After Hours
Best Shot
TAG and the Pasadena chapter of the NAACP have collaborated on posters promoting the COVID-19 vaccine to local African Americans.
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Frame x Frame
Notes to Self
A life-changing moment inspired Christopher Vigil to write Surf Dudes, a kids book that gave him hope and liberated his creative spirit.
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The Climb
The Power of Persistence
Storyboard artist, writer, and director Elizabeth Ito shares how her personal journey has shaped her career.
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Frame x Frame
Bear Necessity
Career animator Bob Scott pursues creative freedom with his syndicated online comic strip.
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In Production
From Trash to Treasure
Max Keane discusses the inspiration behind his new animated preschool show Trash Truck.
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On the Job
Model Solution
Before an object or character can be animated, it has to be built in a computer-generated environment. Three modelers share the unique art and techniques of this craft.
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On the Job
Story Tellers
Storyboard artists help weave a tale through images. Here, we speak to three artists on what drew them to the craft and how they stay inspired.
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In Production
Hand-Drawn Ham
The new Green Eggs and Ham show transforms 50 words into an epic journey.
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On the Job
Timing is Everything
What exactly do timing directors do? And what is an exposure sheet? We talked with three industry pros to find out more about the job.
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Artist Spotlight
Animation Artist Spotlight: Fury Galluzzi
Italian-raised Design Supervisor Fury Galluzzi discusses the importance of being trusted on the animation job, giving voice to the voiceless, and supporting a strong, organized workforce.
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Artist Spotlight
Andy Garner-Flexner
As a co-founder of the Queer TAG Committee, Andy Garner-Flexner hopes that his work will give those who are young, lost, and confused in their identity something that says, “You’re not alone, and you’ll find your place.”
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Artist Spotlight
Pure of Heart
Having nurtured the concept of a half-alligator/half-boy for ten years, director Ryan Crego found his creation a home at Netflix in Arlo the Alligator Boy. Here, he shares how his ideas evolved, why music is essential to his story, and why optimism is so important—especially now.
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Final Note
Remember All the Good Things
At 110, spunky Ruthie Tompson is a poker player, Disney Legend, and trailblazing artist.
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Face Off
In the Same Boat
Couple and collaborators Kristin Donner and Kyle Neswald put their own spin on drawing one another.
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The Local
Showrunner Training Series
Presented by TAG’s Writers’ Craft Committee, the Showrunner Training Series features interviews with people in various roles a showrunner might interact with during the course of a production.
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The Local
100 Years of Service
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Motion Picture & Television Fund will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award—the first such Oscar for an organization in the award’s history.
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The Local
Common Ground
TAG’s “better together” ethos is enriched by its many volunteer-run committees.
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The Local
Ensuring Fair Treatment
If you’re worried questions from a supervisor might lead to discipline or even firing, Weingarten Rights protect you from being questioned alone. This this article breaks down what they are and how they work.
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The Local
Get to Know Jupey
Hailing from Minnesota, Jupey moved to Los Angeles in 2002 and within weeks landed a job at The Animation Guild.
