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Happy ink-for-no-particular-reason-tober! Here's a piece I made in the past that I'm still pretty proud of. I am SO pumped for Fall, summer BEGONE! ✨🎃✨ #drawlloween #drawtober #halloween #spookyseason

Last week we heard the official news that The Great North will not be renewed. 😔 I worked on that show for the last couple of years, so I'm REALLY on the lookout for any new storyboarding or previs opportunities. Any leads or recommendations are super appreciated- thank you! 🥹 www.mbernstel.com

Welp since the last episodes of The Great North have aired, I present to you "Desktop Memories"- a silly video I made for my team on our last day, compiled of dumb doodles and screenshots I found while deleting things off of my computer. Really miss this show and all the folks behind it! ❤️

Hire me for your amusement park amusement!! 🎢

Yay, I can finally post these cute Tobin moments I drew from last night's episode! This was the last thing I worked on, so it really felt like a love letter to all these characters I've gotten to know over the years. I really miss them and my incredible team! ❤️ #TheGreatNorth

YAY! The color version looks so good 😭 I've been dying to share these boards and can't wait to post them soon! 🍁 Check out our episode, airing tomorrow! #TheGreatNorth

I think my last episode of The Great North is airing this Sunday on Fox (Monday Hulu)! Cakeleration of Judedependence! Here's an adorable still from one of @mbernste.bsky.social 's sequences!

James Cameron made over 95 million dollars directing the second avatar movie.

video games right now: half the people I know are out of work and the other half are in DMs with me telling me things like "yeah so Lobster Guy (guy at my studio who does no work and puts a live lobster into other people's cars as a prank) was moved to another project so HR can avoid firing him"

God forbid a woman have a hobby 🙄 #mfloodart

Happy 25th Anniversary FFIX #FanArt #ffIX #ff9 #art #illustration

made for my brother's birthday. based off some good memories we shared

#PortfolioDay part 2- in addition to 2d boards, I'd love to be considered for 3d boards / #Previs roles! Here's a sample of my work from the final season of the #CloneWars. You can view a longer reel and my other previs work for #TelltaleGames and #2KGames here: www.mbernstel.com?cat=5 Thank you! ✨

Well well well, it's another #PortfolioDay and I'm still looking for #storyboard, revision or directing work! I have 10 years of industry experience working in animation and games, and would love to be considered for any upcoming projects. Please keep me in mind, and thanks! ❤️ www.mbernstel.com

Heard it was Final Fantasy 9's 25th anniversary, so here's a little planter I made for my husband YEARS ago when we were first dating. Thanks for all the nerd points, Vivi!

If you see this, post your blue art!

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So happy I can post one of my favorite storyboards from #TheGreatNorth! Wolf/Honeybee Burrito vs Actual Wolf; the ultimate showdown. Also, I am still looking for storyboard work!! Please keep me in mind for any opportunities- and thanks! ❤️

Animation in California is declining! Urge your representatives to support California Workers by visiting actionnetwork.org/letters/keep... Reel Jobs Need Real Action NOW! #KeepCARolling #KeepCAAnimating *Graphics provided by Marissa Bernstel

TAG members! With the rise of outsourcing & decline of animation work in California, tell your reps to support AB1138 + SB630 & the governor’s proposed budget increase to #KeepCaliforniaRolling and #KeepCaliforniaAnimating! @CASpeakerRivas @asmlowenthal @asmjessegabriel @scott_wiener

#KeepCaliforniaRolling and #KeepCaliforniaAnimating !

The American film and TV industry isn’t just about entertainment. It supports thousands of good-paying union jobs, drives economic growth, and strengthens our culture. But right now, we’re facing a serious threat. 🧵

The last of the gifs- this one tree was always FULL of bees that I had to run by. Glad I just drew one and made it cute, lol! 🐝 #art #animation #gif #nature #bees

Number 2 of 3 Wildwood Canyon gifs! I always try to find that little house in the distance. 🏡 #art #animation #gif #nature

Stumbled upon a few animated gifs I made YEARS ago in after effects. This was a love letter to my favorite hiking trail in Burbank before I moved from LA to SF. Glad to be living by those trails again years later! ♥️ #art #animation #gif #nature

Only took one silly pic at the Ren Faire, but shout out to all the actors who knew Dungeon Meshi enough to warn me about the monster meat to avoid, LOL

Oh hey it's May the 4th! May I share these recently found 3d boards I did for Clone Wars season 7?? This was probably one of the coolest things I got to do at Lucasfilm, I could barely believe I got to work on some of the first Maul scenes that season! #MayThe4th #StarWars #CloneWars #Ahsoka #Maul

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Had a blast drawing this funny golf man in a recent figure drawing session. Loved these poses and expressions! ⛳️

Couple of clips where I got to storyboard Wolf taking damage and being unhinged in the latest #TheGreatNorth ep! Everyone made him so hilarious throughout this whole episode, it's def worth a watch haha. Shoutout to @aimeekitty.bsky.social who directed the episode and helped w/ clean up! 🏴‍☠️

Hello #PortfolioDay ! I am currently very available and eager to bring my design talents & color prowess to your next project. I have a strong track record of leading high-performing teams if you happen to also be in need of a stellar creative supervisor.✨🎨 💼 www.terihc.com

I love how this climax for Ghouls Rush In turned out! @athsieh.bsky.social is so good at doing complex sequences and fun action like this. Storyboard by Alice Hsieh and Directed by me. Watch #TheGreatNorth now on Hulu!

Oh snap it's #PortfolioDay? I'm a board artist and animator with 9 years of industry experience! Here's a quick thread of my favorite #Storyboards and animatics I've made! First Up: MIKE'S ICE FOR GUYS! - Credit Song for #TheGreatNorth S5 E7: It's Compliskated.

And for #PortfolioDay I’d like to repost this #OurFlagMeansDeath short animatic I made based on David Jenkins’ text. When I have the battery I enjoy doing personal animatics that reflect my taste. I’m available for directing and storyboards.

Also for #PortfolioDay ... please remember that heavy metal chickens do exist and they can exist again if you hire me 🔥 #Storyboard #TheGreatNorth #WatchItOnHulu #OrYourCropsWillDie

Hello again #portfolioday ! Just a reminder I'm still looking for storyboard work! Don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like more work samples- and thanks!

Tomorrow on Fox and Monday on Hulu! The next episode of #TheGreatNorth that I directed, Ghouls Rush In! one of my favorites! Please watch! :) Storyboarded by @athsieh.bsky.social @seegsart.bsky.social Jennifer Shang and @mbernste.bsky.social

The baby hummingbirds outside our window just hatched and Kiki is absolutely RIVETED 😂

Better a pig than a gen A.I. user!

Icon vs Artist (I can edit my screaming cat out of the drawn ones lol)

#GDC2025 Is UNION MADE!!!! Last week IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb joined our delegation to the Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco, CA. We engaged with unionizing game workers, visited the Local 16 Crew, and even met several members working in games on the show floor!

The Great North episode 506 is out in the world. Go watch the funny debate jokes! #TheGreatNorth #Fox #Hulu

❄️ The Great North グレートノース ❄️ Coming soon to Crunchyroll (I’m lying) #TheGreatNorth #fanart #itsactuallyonHulu #andtheyhavefourfingersinsteadoffive #whichistheperfectamount

Pick up the next Unionizing Zine at #GDC2025 booth C1841 (and say hi, I’ll be there!) There’s a lot of great info in here AND some fun illustrations by Chrissy and myself! 🙌

Couple of badass space ladies from a class a while ago 👩‍🚀 #figuredrawing #sketch #storyboardartist

Game folks! I'm gonna be at GDC this year talking about unions in the gaming industry- please come say hi and join in on the convo!!

Yesterday's costumed figure drawing, featuring a unicorn clown! I had a lot of fun with these ones 🦄🌈 #figuredrawing #art #animation #storyboardartist