So how can an Animator showcase their designs in a way that both works with the artistry and intent behind them, and demonstrates their one-of-a-kind style and thinking? We got together with Keenon Ferrell, a digital animator and illustrator based in NYC, to talk about just that.
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WNW Member Jon Burgerman
Jon Burgerman Leads the WNW Community in a Virtual Doodling Class
Jon Burgerman led the WNW community in an hour-long virtual doodling class. Participants joined the video call, armed with paper, pens, pencils, paint, and many more tools that don’t only start with the letter “P.” We could go on about how great this was, but instead, we’ll let the work speak for itself.
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Overshare Podcast: Shawna X Can Have It All
In this episode, you will learn that doing CrossFit while pregnant is probably not the best way to train for childbirth. Also, how having doubt and self-sabotaging your work and maybe your sanity alongside that doubt can be a valuable part of the creative process. This is a conversation we were really excited to have and it does not disappoint.
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You’re Invited to Drinking Not Drinking: Austin
The Working Not Working team is heading to Austin. While we’re there, we want to spend some time with the Austin creative community, enjoying good conversations and mezcal drinks that will only make the conversations more creative.
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Can We Count You Content Creators In for This Important 2020 Census Creative Workshop?
Join forces with Partnership for America's Children and the Census Open Innovation Labs for the nation's first-ever creative workshop to reach families with kids under five leading up to the 2020 Census.
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The 2019 Working Not Working House of Vanity Party
We want to thank the more than 2,000 people who came out to our annual New York party last week. It was by far our biggest event yet, and we can’t imagine a better way to have celebrated the end of the decade and the start of a new one with our creative community.
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Join the WNW Community at House of Vanity: A Self-Reflective Party
Working Not Working invites you to celebrate YOU at "House of Vanity: A Self-Reflective Party" on Tuesday, December 17th at Elsewhere in Brooklyn. With two floors and multiple rooms, it's our biggest venue yet.
Read MorePictoplasma, a Conference Spotlighting Contemporary Character Design
On November 11th and 12th, Pictoplasma returns to New York for its eighth edition. The specific celebration of character creation speaks to the value they place in identity, empathy, and interaction within storytelling. That's why we're excited to partner with them this year.
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Illustration by WNW Member Jason Raish
We're Not as Fucked Up and Special as We Think We Are
The individuality of our experience and voice is what sets us apart, sure, but our vulnerability and shared experience are what connect us. There is far more that we share as (creative) people than what sets us apart.
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Titmouse's Infamous "Smash Party" Crashes to an End After 20 Years
Some companies do trust falls. Others do corporate retreats. But animation studio Titmouse, always embracing their true colors, has been doing something markedly different…They throw a big party and smash things in a giant metal cage.
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A Two-Day Coworking Space Pop-Up in London, Brought to You by WNW
We're hosting a two-day pop-up coworking space from October 1st to 2nd for our creative and hiring community in East London, designed to unite the WNW network and give you the chance to change up your workday routine.
Read MoreModMag Invites You to Hear From the Most Exciting Figures in Contemporary Magazine Publishing
If you’re a publishing professional, design and journalism student or graduate, or anyone with a creative curiousity, ModMag is an event that should be on your radar. And we’re not just saying that because we’re excited to be partnering for ModMag New York 2019.
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12 Female Artists, Tired of Waiting, Are Hosting Their Own Gallery Show of “Night Shift” Creations
Night Shift is a one-night-only pop-up gallery show where female artists reveal what they create at night. I spoke with the collective of contributing artists to learn about the conception of Night Shift, how the nighttime influences the output of daytime creative professionals, and what advice they have for up-and-coming artists looking to create their own projects and make their own opportunities.
Read MoreOut & About: Mark your Calendars with These 11 Artistic Events & Exhibitions Around the World
We’re making our Illustration showcase interactive by sharing some of the exciting events, releases, and exhibits that we have our eye on from the world of art and illustration. The following are in no particular order because they’re all equally awesome.
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Flying Cars, CIA Secrets, & Game of Thrones: A WNW Guide to SXSW
Looking at the 2019 schedule, there are opportunities to hear the CEO of Dosist, A$AP Rocky, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Frank Oz, and so many more. Here’s a collection of sessions, events, and notes to help make your time in Austin weird and awesome.
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A Collaboration with NYC Ballet is the Perfect Stage for Shantell Martin's Lines
With drawings that regularly incorporate questions like “Who are you?”, “Are you you?”, and “Where are your lines leading you?”, Shantell’s collaboration with NYC Ballet feels like the ultimate destination of where her lines are leading her. The performances will take place on February 2nd, February 8th, and March 2nd.
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Working Not Working’s 11 Highlights from This Year’s Us By Night Festival
The nights were jam-packed with talks, experiences, great food and drinks, and even better international company. We reconnected with plenty of OG Members, met many new members for the first time, and were introduced to future members. Check out Working Not Working’s top highlights from this year’s Us By Night Festival.
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