I just lost power, merry Christmas 2 me

in happier news, I love my FFXIV elf very much

the entire LA animation industry should get to take turns beating their owed money out of Zaslav like a piñata

Hahaha ever since Craig of the Creek became the latest victim of Zaslav’s merger bloodbath I haven’t been able to find a steady job. This man has ruined careers, ruined peoples lives, and gets paid MILLIONS for it. Hahaha hahaha

Well usually my apartment doesn't give 3 day notices unless you're 2 months behind, but I guess I'm special!! I desperately need to raise at least an extra $1000 RIGHT AWAY so if you can share this around, I'd be very VERY grateful!

I liked horses, and drawing was a way to manifest more horses. And then in middle school I got a detention for drawing too many horses in class and not paying attention, and everything since then has been a mad dash to spite that punishment.

Legitimately, all I want for Christmas is a full-time job. This year has been such a struggle

The agreement between the Walt Disney Company and OpenAl for Disney to license its content to Sora, a short-form generative Al video platform, raises several major concerns that not only affect animation workers but consumers and families around the world. Please read.

Still fundraising! Hoping to get to 100% in the next 3 weeks' time. And thank you again to everyone who has helped out so far! It really does mean a lot, especially considering how rough it is out there for everyone these days

I’m working retail during the holidays- reminder that I’m experienced and am looking for full time work. Free me from retail hell.

Animation Guild President Danny Lin shares a statement on the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix . The proposed merger raises undeniable concerns about job security and the future of our industry. Read complete statement.

I was asked to pitch something to WB earlier this year. They passed on it, and maybe I’ll share my pitch someday, but I can’t help thinking about the projects that are in that development purgatory right now. Mergers are historically a bloodbath

The post-it auction ends tomorrow night with a show at Gallery 839! IATSE members still have time to buy some original art and support PAC, which could use the funding now more than ever

I can’t remember the last time I woke up feeling optimistic about the world instead of creeping dread, exhaustion, and injustice

All media mergers end up hurting writers, actors, directors, and everyone else who works in the industry. Executives, assistants, caterers, teamsters, everyone. Fewer companies means fewer jobs, period.

This has been such an indescribably difficult year and I really, really hope 2026 is better

If we can only have art from people who "aren't in it for the money" that means we can only have art from privileged middle-class dilettantes. Making art being a viable career is responsible for nearly all worthwhile art, and if it's not a viable career any more we will get drastically less of it.

tragic, ironic, depressing and hilarious that LinkedIn, a service arguably partially responsible for the abysmal job market right now, is also responsible for this graphic

I'm an experienced storyboard artist still looking for work! I have over 4 years of professional experience, and can hit the ground running as a revisionist or board artist. Past credits include Craig of the Creek, Apple & Onion, #1 Happy Family USA, and more! www.HannahLeeStockdale.com

My freelance was pushed back to January, and I haven't been able to find any other work. I'm offering whatever I can in return for help. Stories, comics, drawings. Leave a comment with your donation. I'll do it for you. Thank you so much to everyone who is able to help/share! ko-fi.com/tylerhendrix

I’m thrilled to have these pieces in TAG’s Annual post-it show and auction! This is an auction that happens every year to benefit IATSE PAC. If you’re an IATSE member, be sure to check out the auction (and maybe bid on some art!)

Thanks! Thanks so much! Thanks for reaching out! Can't wait to connect! Can't wait to hear more! Looking forward to our conversation! Looking forward to hearing from you! Let me know! Let me know if this works for you! Let me know if this works for your schedule! Let me know when you're available!

I am begging people to be kind and patient with retail workers this holiday season

Hollywood was better when execs were just doing a lot of cocaine and greenlighting everything that sounded cool

Really tired of one-size-fits-all rejection emails that say I “don’t have enough experience” for a job I’ve worked professionally for half a decade :)

I always tell people that I'm not worried about AI doing what I do, I'm worried about people with control over my livelihood thinking that AI can do what I do!

I miss the Burbank Tender Greens 😔

Post you from a different era Trying on some wigs at the Pusheen offices, circa 2016

Hee hee hoooo hoo, what a lovely night :)

i didnt want to do it like this, but a series of recent testing and medical procedures has left me in a difficult financial situation that needs to be resolved in the next two days. i am humbly asking for some help, if you can spare it. paypal.me/jamesroachmusic

The fact that studios expect (and often require) you to hit the ground running with working knowledge of software that has become increasingly expensive over the years sure is neato!

The fact a *single* Amazon full-time employee requires SNAP benefits should be a crime. The fact Amazon is the largest employer of SNAP recipients is a disgrace. Jeff Bezos shouldnt be that rich; he should be in jail.

The bills start comin' and they don't stop comin'. I'm going to keep my $25 sketch commissions open indefinitely until I find full-time work. Thanks again! ko-fi.com/hanoodles/go...

I received my SNAP application paperwork last week and all I can do is look at it and shrug

Understandably, not everyone can attend Lightbox Expo this weekend. I figured it'd be helpful to post a thread of some general portfolio/job-hunting advice! (disclaimer that this might not apply to everyone, etc etc)

cooldown sketch of my FFXIV WoL

Heyo! I’m experienced and able to hit the ground running!!

With LBX approaching, I wanna remind industry hopefuls that attending cons like this are *not* a requirement for getting a gig in the biz! Don’t let the fomo get ya

Hey #PortfolioDay. I'm Hannah, an experienced storyboard artist & illustrator looking for work! I've worked for Cartoon Network, A24, Paramount, and more. Let's work together! hannahleestockdale.com ko-fi.com/hanoodles vgen.co/hanoodles

Cleaning out a drawer and found a little notecard from some gifts Cartoon Network sent me and other staff back in 2020. It contained a cute bandana and mug- I still use both today! Remember when studios sent us gifts? :’)

Hey #PortfolioDay. I'm Hannah, an experienced storyboard artist & illustrator looking for work! I've worked for Cartoon Network, A24, Paramount, and more. Let's work together! hannahleestockdale.com ko-fi.com/hanoodles vgen.co/hanoodles

man, I just wanna work again

A thank-you drawing from my Ko-fi of the Craig of the Creek trio! A lovely supporter had requested a drawing of them, and I had a blast revisiting these kids. I miss em'!

September was a bit of a heavy month and I need some help getting through the week after rent+utilities, any help is appreciated Venmo: HakethKOTB Square: $Haketh paypal.me/hakethKOTB

I'm just the teensiest bit short on funds for my phone bill, if anyone wants to throw a few coins at me or buy some stickers from my shop it'd really help me out! ;;<;; ko-fi.com/glamdoodle/s...

Appreciate that the reporter interviewed 2 animation artists here. While we continue to feel the ripple effects of the 2023 strikes, we're also feeling the impact of mega-mergers that continue the trend of dwindling jobs, and the palpable fear of execs trying to bend the knee to this administration

sketchy of a prancy borzoi

I really need to claw my way out of this depression fog, cause there are SO many things I wanna make! I worked with sculpey for the first time in years this month, and I’m itching to make more things out of real, tangible materials

For everyone who reposted or donated, etc- thank you all SO much. I was able to meet the goal I set, and I’m blown away and admittedly very weepy!! If there are other folks struggling right now, let me know- I’d love to pay it forward and get more eyes on ppl who are also having a hard time ❤️