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Art & Craft

Artist: John John Bajet | Title:  Wakey Wakey | Medium: Wax Pastel | Size: 11” x 17”

Kid at Heart

Color Designer John John Bajet captures the freedom of childhood creativity in his nostalgic art.

Summer 2025

Final Note

When “writers’ room shows” like The Simpsons or Family Guy achieved great success, a lot of visual action gags—so prevalent in series like Tom and Jerry and The Road Runner Show—faded away. Animators like me were sad to see them go.

Comic Relief

Retired TAG member Dave Brain created a comic strip to capture the reality of working in animation.

Summer 2025

Member Mondays

Emily Oetzell

Emily Oetzell

Director and Storyboard Artist Emily Oetzel talks about the importance of using personal art as a creative outlet, her desire to create better working environments, and how Guild members help with work-life balance.

Summer 2025

Volunteer Spotlight

Ed Gaskew (second from right) with members of TAG's Afternoon of Remembrance committee.

Volunteer Spotlight: Ed Gaskew

Character Designer and Storyboard Artist/Revisionist Ed Gaskew talks about pursuing your passions in the service of others and how being a volunteer helped them come out of their shell.

Summer 2025

Issues

Issue No. 30

Issue No. 30

Spring 2025

Member Mondays

Gabby Zapata

Gabby Zapata

Model Designer Gabby Zapata talks about how hardship creates empathy, her desire to inspire girls to follow their dreams, and how the Guild is about taking care of one another.

Spring 2025

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight: Kelsey Norden

Volunteer Spotlight: Kelsey Norden

Storyboard Artist Kelsey Norden speaks about preparing college students for the animation industry and serving as a TAG Captain to share knowledge during negotiations.

Spring 2025

Member Mondays

Sean Lee

Sean Lee

Production Board Artist Sean Lee reflects on the importance of optimism, his love of animation with a message, and the freedom that comes from belonging to the Guild.

Spring 2025

Member Mondays

All artwork by Mira Ko.

Mira Ko

Background Painter and Designer Mira Ko shares her thoughts on the stress of landing a first job, adaptability in an ever-changing industry, and how the Guild’s protections allow artists to focus on their craft.

Spring 2025
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