Amish Kumar
Storyboard Artist Amish Kumar shares his thoughts on learning from his colleagues, creating stories that resonate, and appreciating the Guild’s solidarity.
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Member Mondays
Jared Morgan
Writer and Storyboard Artist Jared Morgan shares his thoughts on rolling with the punches, listening to his peers, and how the Guild helps him stand up for others.
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Member Mondays
Régis Camargo
Director and Story Artist Régis Camargo discusses separating career from life, how he keeps the creative spark alive, and how the Guild helps him pursue his dreams.
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Member Mondays
Jim Mortensen
Director Jim Mortensen shares his thoughts on constant rejection, his goal to have fun making good stuff, and his pride in being a member of the Guild.
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Member Mondays
Rian Sygh
Background Painter and Designer Rian Sygh discusses the importance of supporting your community, finding contentment as part of a team, and how the Guild prioritizes member well-being.
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Member Mondays
Alycia White
Storyboard Artist Alycia White discusses finding her path to animation, the importance of representation, and how the Guild cares for its members.
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The Climb
Life Lessons
Throughout his life, Technical Director Norman Joseph has enjoyed sharing the lessons he learns along the way.
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Frame x Frame
Feeding the Soul
With her new illustrated cookbook, Storyboard Artist Mariah-Rose Marie inspires home cooks to take an intuitive approach in the kitchen.
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Art & Craft
Object Lessons
Working in gouache, Aaron Spurgeon explores architecture and its relationship to the world around it.
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The Climb
Just Draw It
A lifelong passion for the art of drawing informs every aspect of Valerio Fabbretti’s animation career.
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After Hours
She’s Got the Beat
Storyboards and Alt-Rock find common ground in the evolutionary career of singer-songwriter Kali Fontecchio.
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Art & Craft
Keep Calm and Whittle On!
Whittling allows Katie Aldworth to make art without expectations.
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Story & Vision
Family First
Using her sprawling, multi-ethnic family as inspiration, Natasha Kline infusesPrimos with humor and heart.
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On the Job
World of Color
Three Background Designers share how the language of color and light brings locations and settings to life.
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Story & Vision
Authentic Expression
Vivienne Medrano reveals the musical theater inspirations and personal passions behind the creation of Hazbin Hotel.
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On the Job
Ripple Effects
Head of Effects (or FX) requires technical know-how, creative thinking, communication skills, and a desire to nurture talent and watch it grow. Learn more from these TAG members about what it takes to get the job done.
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On the Job
Keeping It Together
As more animation production crews join TAG, three new members share what it’s like to be a production coordinator on an animated series.
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Final Note
Eyes on the Prize
The chance discovery of stolen awards connected a string of animation workers with an industry legend.
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Final Note
Hip to Be Square
As SpongeBob SquarePants turns 25, series veterans Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller look back on gags, outlines, and keeping things surreal.
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Final Note
Hot Diggity Dog
Retired TAG member Dave Brain reflects on crossing paths with legendary animator Tex Avery.
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Final Note
All Aboard
Animator Andrew Chesworth used modern tools to capture the whimsy of the past in his short film The Brave Locomotive.
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Dialogue
TAG Women Inspire TAG Women
For Women’s History Month, Storyboard Artist and Episodic Director Leslie Park shares how two TAG women inspire her on the job.
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Dialogue
Mentoring Mindset
January is National Mentoring Month, celebrating and recognizing the impact of mentors and encouraging the development of mentorship programs.
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