Mining Memories for Inspiration
In order to make the switch from prop to character designer, Jess Marfisi needed to take a big break. “I didn’t know exactly how I wanted to […]
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The Climb
BREAKING ARCHETYPES
Director Latoya Raveneau on storyboarding, writing for kids and adults, and her animation superpower.
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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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In Production
Culture & Comedy
LatinX artists and writers tap into their heritage for The Casagrandes
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On the Job
Inside Look
Kristen Kawamura How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, DreamWorks Animation Walk us through a typical day. I worked as a visual development artist for almost […]
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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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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
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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Artist Spotlight
Color Them Happy
Paul Schoeni and 35 other artists have created a free coloring book to help kids cope with COVID.
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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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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, 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, 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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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.
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Online Exclusive
Emmy Spotlight: Amy Winfrey
Bojack Horseman director Amy Winfrey discusses animal gags, Zach Braff in short shorts and her Emmy®-nominated episode “The View From Halfway Down”.
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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”.
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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: 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”.
