Creative License
Animation artist, art toy designer, director, and so much more, Chogrin is living proof that you can have the best of all creative worlds.
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Frame x Frame
Color Her Unimpressed
Easy access to Post-it notes and a search for creative freedom resulted in Miranda Tacchia’s impressive first book, Unimpressed.
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Art & Craft
Drawing the Divine
Animator Kitty Tomblin finds inspiration in cathedrals and rock ‘n roll.
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The Climb
A Passion to Paint
Throughout his career Joel Parod has had one goal—to make art, anything and everything, from animation color keys to plein air landscapes to his own album covers.
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The Climb
A Humble Heart
A dedication to art and the exploration of his Chiricahua Apache roots has shaped Chris Aguirre’s rich animation career.
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On the Job
Living Color
Color Designers have experienced substantial victories in recent years, from moving out of Ink and Paint to trading their old job title of “Color Stylist” for one that recognizes their role in the pipeline.
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On the Job
Write On!
Tons of meetings, pitching wild ideas, and honing their craft—it’s all in a day’s work for these staff writers on animated TV shows.
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On the Job
Left Brain, Right Brain
More and more talented women are pursuing career opportunities in CG and excelling in the technical side of the industry.
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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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Final Note
Into the Future
With just a single season, The Jetsons captured the imagination of generations with its creative take on life in the future.
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Final Note
From Glendale to Paris
Animation legend Bob Singer takes a trip down memory lane to his work on Gay Purr-ee.
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Artist Spotlight
Emmy Lookback: Phineas and Ferb
Art Director Jill Daniels won two Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Individual Achievement for her work on Phineas and Ferb.
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Artist Spotlight
Renaissance Man
Art instructor Glenn Vilppu shares the journey that led him to become this year’s recipient of the Annie Awards’ Special Achievement Award recognizing his unique and significant impact on the art and industry of animation.
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Final Note
New Territory
As Meet the Robinsons hits its 15-year anniversary, TAG member Amy Smeed reflects on working in what was then the new world of CG animation.
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The Local
Getting Organized
With the animation industry experiencing a sea change in production organizing, five soon-to-be TAG members share their experiences on the organizing trail.
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The Local
#UnionStrong
When unions up their social media game, they inspire new levels of member engagement and solidarity.
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Features, Online Exclusive, Online Exclusive Feature
TAG in the White House
Rachel Gitlevich shares her journey from Titmouse NY union organizer to the Oval Office.
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The Local
Tactical Activism
Five TAG members reflect on the beginnings of Local 839’s groundbreaking Tactical Action Group.
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The Local
Unions Strong
“Stronger together” is more than just a handy catchphrase—it’s the lifeblood of the IATSE Locals lifting each other up to support equity and fair treatment on the job.
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