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Freelance writer and author KAREN BRINER grew up in Cape Town, South Africa where her garden was home to wild chameleons. She is the author of the middle grade novels Snowize & Snitch: Highly Effective Defective Detectives and Starry, Starry Heist.

Articles by Karen Briner

After Hours

Throwing themed events like a pirate party aboard the HMS Surprise give Steinberger an outlet for unfettered creativity.

Dressed to Escape

Playing dress-up is serious business for Director and Storyboard Artist Aimee Steinberger.

Winter 2025

The Climb

Fabbretti has been drawing ever since he could hold a pencil.

Just Draw It

A lifelong passion for the art of drawing informs every aspect of Valerio Fabbretti’s animation career.

Fall 2024

Features

Sibling Revelry

Sibling Revelry

TAG members often refer to being part of one big family, but for these members, working in the animation industry really is a family affair.

Summer 2024

Artist Spotlight

A shape-shifting new villain, The Chameleon, is introduced in Kung Fu Panda 4.

Emotion in Motion

On his fourth Kung Fu Panda movie, Animation Supervisor Philippe Le Brun found news ways to spark his creativity.

Spring 2024

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Mentoring Mindset

Mentoring Mindset

January is National Mentoring Month, celebrating and recognizing the impact of mentors and encouraging the development of mentorship programs.

Winter 2024

Features

Creating realistic dance movements with the limitations of the Trolls’ bodies required in-depth knowledge of dance theory.

Season’s Screenings

Leo and Trolls Band Together showcase artful approaches to the importance of movement in creating realistic characters.

Winter 2023

Features

Mouth shapes are crucial to making animal characters feel relatable. For Frog it was important to make sure the black space of his mouth didn't overwhelm his face.

Animal Magic

When it comes to making animals relatable, artists and animators use a clever combo of real-life references and visual tricks.

Fall 2023

The Climb

Hardin worked on a mural for the parking structure roof at Nickelodeon Animation Studio.

Building Dreams

Model Designer Amber Hardin has built a career by blending structural thinking, imagination, and art.

Summer 2023

Features

How to Get a Book Deal

How to Get a Book Deal

TAG members and publishing industry insiders share insights on the ins and outs of getting your book published.

Summer 2023
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