Bear Necessity
Career animator Bob Scott pursues creative freedom with his syndicated online comic strip.
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The Climb
Against the Odds
Eric Robles loved to draw as a kid, but he had no idea a career in animation was possible.
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Art & Craft
Wheel of Sanity
When Sarah Soh started taking pottery classes at Cobalt & Clay earlier this year, she had a very simple goal: to make a cup that she could […]
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Frame x Frame
Fast Food Inspiration
Storyboard artist Zach Smith’s first graphic novel was finished during quarantine with the help of lots of coffee.
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The Climb
BREAKING ARCHETYPES
Director Latoya Raveneau talks about storyboarding, writing for kids and adults, and her animation superpower.
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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
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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Artist Spotlight
Mari Alizor
“There are so many stories and takes on stories that can be told by people of color and queer creators, and not all of them have to be an after school special or focused on trauma.”
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Artist Spotlight
Eunsoo Jeong
Born in South Korea, Eunsoo Jeong has a bold art style and deep sense of social justice.
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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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Online Exclusive
Kugali entertainment brings Pan-African vision to Disney
Walt Disney Animation Studios recently announced a new partnership with the Pan-African entertainment company Kugali to develop an original series called Iwájú.
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Online Exclusive
Emmy Spotlight: Rich Rinaldi and Greg Thompson
Bob’s Burgers executive producers Rich Rinaldi and Greg Thompson discuss their best boss, dissecting pigs and the Emmy®-nominated episode “Pig Trouble in Little Tina”.
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Online Exclusive
Emmy Spotlight: Rob Oliver
The Simpsons director Rob Oliver discusses learning on the job, turning Simpsons into turkeys and the Emmy®-nominated episode “Thanksgiving of Horror”.
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Online Exclusive
Emmy Spotlight: James Siciliano
Rick and Morty co-executive producer and writer James Siciliano discusses ideas that click, snake jazz and the Emmy®-nominated episode “Vat of Acid”.
