Professionally; I started out as a student of Graphic Design, Illustration and Advertising. A few months before the course was finished, I landed a job as a concept artist and have been working in that capacity ever since.
How do you get inspiration for the pieces you produce?
I listen to music. Nothing gets the creative juices flowing faster than a good tune.
What has been your best creation to date?
My most successful creation to date has been the Sequential Art strip, but my favourite work is a comic that I’ve yet to finish or make details of public.
How much do you think hype affects the public perception of what good art is?
Hype only sways people with no imagination. If you have to be told what should and should not appeal to you; you’re a sheep. Go back to the farm and chew grass.
B3ta seems to attract people with a certain sense of humour?
Yes. Yes it does…….pull my finger.
What's your most annoying habit ?
Projectile vomiting .
Last CD you bought/downloaded/shoplifted?
I think it was the OST to Superman Returns. I really liked the Lex Luthor theme.
How did you feel when you realised that art could make money?
All tingly.
Why do so many people spend money on music yet so few buy art?
Music’s usually cheaper and the general public are more inclined to quickly pop into HMV than a local gallery.
Know any jokes?
No. General sarcasm is my weapon of choice.
What makes you happy?
Completing a project and looking back on it with a satisfied sense of accomplishment.
What makes you sad?
Handing over any profit made from a project to the tax man.
Sex, drugs or rock n roll?
Rock n Roll……but only at a respectable volume.
Last book you read?
Aside from reference books on history and culture, I read more comics than I do ‘proper’ books. I’m currently wading through the Witchblade compendium.
Tell us a secret?
Can’t. They’d find me and take my thumbs.
Quote us your favourite song lyric?
“The world is not enough, but it is such a perfect place to start…..” – The World Is Not Enough, by Garbage.
Is there anything more stressful than moving house?
Moving house while blindfolded……or being chased by a bear.
Any close encounters with the law?
Nope. I’m a good boy.
What else do like other than art?
Computer games have been a passion of mine since the 80s. I looooove my games.
Any regrets?
That I’m not more disciplined. I get distracted far too easily. If I didn’t I’d have a mountain of finished projects under my belt by now.
Final thoughts...
Unleash the pies.
Interview - Mr. Burrows 09/02/07
Dtail
16 Mar 2007, 08:33
yo, great stuff..
Masterventure
16 Mar 2007, 11:32
I love your art. "I did saw the boogieman"
BillyBobBagBottom
16 Mar 2007, 13:23
Jollyjack, has some of the most original and creative style drawings, it's to bad this "interview" focuses more about throwing around random questions then actually asking more ethical questions.
Mr. Burrows
16 Mar 2007, 15:18
Perhaps you could suggest some "ethical questions" and we'll ask Phillip and add them to his "interview".
Andy Taylor
16 Mar 2007, 16:40
If you like his pics I highly recommend his books and a jolly good session on b3ta!
Emil ( the swedish guy)
16 Mar 2007, 19:44
Well u hooked me as i saw Sequential Art strips for the first time!, Now i can't get enough. U inspired me in many silly things, but all in all i hope to see alot more of your work. Thanks for an awesome strips. Hope to see more soon!.
I discovered Mr. Jackson while on one of Fred "Gold Digger" Perry's forums. It was love (of his art) at first sight. It was clean and crisp, yet captured all the emotions you could imagine. Everyone's taste in art is different, but i think his art connects everyone's taste
Since you draw so many women, I would've thought you were to prefer sex. Guess that's what I get for not knowing someone well. Heh, heh! Go back and chew grass... What Peter means is that you shouldn't be swayed by a fad in art styles. Sure, you can try one out once in a while, but if you completely depend on fads, you aren't anybody unique. Finally, I feel assured that I can stick with my scratchy, sketchy art style. Thank you so much, Peter. You really helped out someone you don't know out there. Sequential Art is the best!
Sequential Art is my favourite comic strip. You are a great artist.
Hippogrif
17 Mar 2007, 19:59
Indeed one of the best artists I know of in my personal taste. Once had a friend who drew similar, not sure what happened to him. Wow, went off course already. Well, take care, keep up the awesome artwork.
Digeridude
20 Mar 2007, 03:57
BEARS ON TRAINS.
Jackues
22 Mar 2007, 14:48
sequetial art is the best, ya should keep em comming : )
really one of the best of this age, i like much his work
Erin
04 Apr 2007, 22:13
As a lucious girl i really love jolly jack. i love his sarcasm but its still kinda cute and fluffy. his strip is my favorite and im looking forward to his next works. hope he contacts me cuz he sounds like a cutie. ^_- maybe play some video games together sometime??
TonyBase
23 Jul 2007, 01:21
AH, CRAP!!! I kept calling him Peter!!! Darn it. Sorry, Phillip. Phillip, Phillip, Phillip... Got it.
Sebbelobban
31 Jul 2007, 18:09
I guess god sent you down here to make people's life better , wich you did =)
Enshino
26 Jan 2008, 21:37
Yeah, Phillip, your art is AWESOME! Know that you have had an impact on the drawing style of a certain Finnish student. Also keep up the good work on Sequential Art!
FireFox
01 Mar 2008, 20:55
Phillip is the best artist i've seen in a long time, you make me wish i was that hamster. ever think of anthropomorphizing a red panda, you should before they go extinct. or maybe an echidna. oh fek... any way keep up the sequentials'.
I am a 18 year old from Milwaukee, WI and I came across your work some time ago and thought it was the coolest shit I ever seen an oneday hope to draw as good as you. #1 Antwane
