Animation Guild | We are 839 Digital Magazine
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SUMMER 2026 3 4 FROM THE PRESIDENT 7 EDITOR'S NOTE 9 ART & CRAFT Rachel Verity reconnects with the joy of making art through nature- inspired pottery. 10 SHORT STORY A trio of Disney songs are reimagined with American Sign Language. 12 AFTER HOURS Baking bread unites Patrick O'Connor with his local community. 14 DIALOGUE Admiring TAG members pay a visit to animation legend Willie Ito. 16 STORY & VISION Throwback humor and art anchor Regular Show: The Lost Tapes. 18 THE LOCAL Meet TAG Field Representative Megan Esber and read about TAG members at this year's May Day celebrations. 38 FINAL NOTE After his death, Dave Creek's artistic dreams are carried on by family and friends. 20 FLIPPING THE SCRIPT Transforming the live-action phenomenon Stranger Things into an animated series, TAG members looked to the original for inspiration while creating a fresh storyline and artwork that takes the franchise into a new realm. 26 LASTING IMPRESSIONS Learning on the job is one thing. Being inspired is something else entirely. Four TAG members share the Union kin who have influenced both their art and the way they work with others on the job. 34 WORKING THE ROOM In-person networking doesn't come naturally to many people. Here, experts share advice on ways to make job connections and build relationships that can thrive beyond the workplace. FEATURES CONTENTS FRAME X FRAME I S S U E 3 4 9 20 10 14 16