... and now it's time for some random animation.

Because I missed you!

NEW MUSIC VIDEO "LET IT RIDE" by Locksley

After a long wait it's officially online!  Check out the stopmotion music video I directed for Locksley for their new single "Let It Ride."  Behind the scenes coming soon!



full credits here.

"Last Days of Coney Island" Behind the Scenes

Earlier this year I had the crazy opportunity to work with animation legend Ralph Bakshi on his new film, "Last Days of Coney Island."  Here's some of my behind-the-scenes work on some FREAKS.

... for more behind the scenes, check out the Last Days of Coney Island Vimeo Page.

Animating the Art of Dance

... in all of its gracefulness.

"LET IT RIDE" Shot Breakdown

Here's how I put together a shot from my upcoming stopmotion music video for Locksley.  If you wanna check it out on the big screen your next chance is at the LES Film Festival Monday, June 16th at 7PM & 9PM (for more information click HERE).  Until then enjoy these video guts!

"LET IT RIDE" @ Lower East Side Film Festival

Showtimes are at 7PM & 9PM Monday June 16th @ Anthology Film Archives, NYC.

For more tickets & more information visit the film's festival page.

The LES Film Festival runs from June 12 - 22, 2014.

"LET IT RIDE" Premiering @ Brooklyn Film Festival

Showtimes are at 6PM Tuesday June 3rd & 2PM Sunday June 8th.

For tickets & more information visit the film's BFF webpage.

The Brooklyn Film Festival runs from May 30 to June 8th, 2014.

SPONSORED MESSAGE: 19 Kids & Counting

what watching television does to my sketchbook

BONUS:  Cropped & mirrored versions of the illustration above:

Happy Easter Monday?

© 2014 Mark Phillips

Mark Phillips: Now on Tumblr

http://markedanimation.tumblr.com/

... because social media, amiright brand-awareness?

Drawings Inspired by Eleuthera

When you wait until your early 30's to enjoy some snorkeling, it affects your creative output. 

© 2014 Mark Phillips

© 2014 Mark Phillips

© 2014 Mark Phillips

tweet tweet... Happy Friday!

Weeknight Sketchin'

BEEN BUSY.

2013: A Visual Approximation

UGH.  What a year.  2013 was back-to-back busy.  I've got two exciting projects waiting for release in some shape or form which have been hard not to spoil too much.
The first is a stop-motion music video for Locksley which I finished almost a year ago.  It has been kept from release for various reasons which should be resolving themselves sooner than later.  It's a piece I'm very proud of and hope to share with you soon!  It was done on the cheap with the help of some friends and is just waiting for some eyeballs to see it.
My other project from last year was animating & designing for the feature film Lucky Stiff which is currently somewhere between done and being released... that's about all I know.  It was a great project to be a part of and I got to work along side the excellent Emily Hubley who taught me a lot about focusing what I need to communicate visually.  Don't worry!  I still snuck a nipple in there somewhere.

Background for Last Days of Coney Island by Ralph Bakshi

Currently I'm working as an animator on Ralph Bakshi's Last Days of Coney Island.  To me it's what my years of animating have been building towards and it's been a crazy & rewarding experience so far.  It's all paper & pencil & X-sheets and my ten-year-old self couldn't be happier, minus the math.  Updates to follow in some capacity!  At the very least a drawing or two...

Rockin' the New Sketchbook

Something I doodled up on Sunday night.  It's good to be home.

Introducing The Low-Budget Dog Leash™

... ideal for air travel!

Coming Up Next...*

Teaser Trailer for my BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO, out later this year.

... in the meantime, I've been busy on feature work of all things.  Updates coming soon, son! 

TED-Ed: "Historical Role Models"

Here's the fourth & latest animation I've directed for TED-Ed (voted one of Time Magazine's Top 50 Websites of 2013 & winner of three Webby Awards!).  It's all about the virtues of American historical figures.  Check it!  I'll be posting some behind-the-scenes work for it in the coming days.
I'm taking some time off from TED for the next few months to catch up on other work, but I hope to come back to TED later in the year with some fresh eyes.  They're some of the best and easiest people to work with, so hopefully it won't be too hard to stay away for so long.

I've also been working on another animated short that's gonna be big!  With explosions!  Kids like those right?  More soon...

How to Add Sex Appeal to Your Animation

Step 1:  Add Robert Pattinson

Step 2:  Watch the Youtube hits pile UP!!!

Step 3:  Retire rich and successful, like all animators do.

New Work Coming Soon

... or as the French say, Newark Cummings Une. 

thanks high school!

Friday Fatty™

work... in progress?

Wishing a great weekend to you and yours.