Lauren Abhay
Background Paint Lead Lauren Abhay reflects on her struggle with imposter syndrome, her desire to pay it forward by helping animation industry newcomers, and the many benefits offered by the Guild.
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Member Mondays
Connor Halleck
Compositor and Color Designer Connor Halleck reflects on the vital necessity of artistic communities, a desire to create the kinds of shows that brought him joy as a child, and the important way the Guild gives people a say in their workplace conditions.
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Member Mondays
Corwin Herse Woo
Background Paint Supervisor Corwin Herse Woo reflects on the importance of personal art in maintaining creativity, finding inspiration in early 19th century print illustration, and how the Guild helps artists gain respect.
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Member Mondays
Carlos Gutierrez
Background Designer Carlos Gutierrez reflects on finding his purpose, how believing leads to achieving, and the ways the Guild has looked out for him in times of need.
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Member Mondays
Chris Ables
Lead Character Designer Chris Ables reflects on his childhood ambition to work for Disney, navigating the “wild west” of the modern studio landscape, and his profound pride in joining the Guild.
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Member Mondays
Molly Kawamoto
Storyboard Artist and Revisionist Molly Kawamoto reflects on figuring out the stories she wants to tell, expanding her creative horizons, and the Guild’s passion for members’ well-being.
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After Hours
Breaking Bread
A quest for quality led TAG member Patrick O’Connor to pursue the art of breadmaking.
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Art & Craft
Fired Up
Exploring nature inspired TAG member Rachel Verity to chronicle her observations in clay.
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The Climb
Bottoms Up
From SpongeBob to Charlie Brown, TAG member Erik Wiese has influenced some of animation’s most beloved characters.
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After Hours
Strings Attached
Asia Vigil Ellington brings her talent for character design to the unique world of marionette theater.
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Artist Spotlight
You’re Invited
Meet four TAG members inducted into the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in 2025.
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Short Story
Music in Motion
TAG Member Hyrum Osmond inspired Disney to reimagine beloved songs in American Sign Language.
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Story & Vision
Keeping It Real
In bringing Regular Show back to life, TAG members returned to the series’ signature humor and understated art.
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Short Story
The Short Game
Meet the talented TAG members behind two of this year’s Oscar-qualifying short films.
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Short Story
Sweet Dreams
Directing The Mayfly allowed Sue Perrotto to pursue her own passion through a story about following dreams.
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Story & Vision
Ghosts on the Side
In the new series Haunted Hotel, TAG members take up the challenge of creating an endearing horror show.
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Story & Vision
Leader of the Pak
Life’s imperfections give depth to the multicultural, multigenerational kids series Wylde Pak.
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Dialogue
A Visit to Remember
Animation legend Willie Ito takes a group of TAG members on a journey through his extraordinary career.
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Final Note
A Gracious Warrior
Ray Kosarin reflects on the invaluable contributions made by fellow Timing Director Christine Smith Ishimine.
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Dialogue
The Art of Love
Animation is a family affair for TAG members Ron Roesch and his daughter Tristin Roesch Cole.
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Final Note
Tectonic Shifts
On the 25th anniversary of Dinosaur, Terry Moews reflects on being present at the dawn of a new animation epoch.
