Phoenix Pheasant - Portfolio

Animation

Showreel 2026

Direction, design, modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, animation, VFX, rendering, compositing, editing and color correction using Blender, Substance Painter, After Effects, Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve

How Neutrons Are Made: Inside ORNL's Spallation Neutron Source

An end-to-end scientific animation reconstructing the Spallation Neutron Source from ion source to instrument using real engineering data

Direction, research and development, design, modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, compositing, color correction, music and narration using Blender, FreeCAD, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, RealityScan, Audition, and Ableton Live

Across the Road Bend

Direction, design, modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, animation, VFX, rendering, compositing, editing and color correction using Blender, Substance Painter and DaVinci Resolve

Neutron Detector Mobilizes Muons for Nuclear, Quantum Material

Direction, research and development, design, modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, compositing, color correction and music composition using Blender, Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Ableton Live

the angry prokaryote

Featured in S5 EP2 of Off the Air on Adult Swim
Flash animation

Scientific Illustration

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Neutron Sciences Directorate | PFA | Illustration by Phoenix Pheasant

Critical Role of Carbon Filter Pore Size on PFA Adsorption Behaviors

Blender and Photoshop

Abstract image of a glowing, golden triangular structure with radiant points at each corner, set within a swirling, translucent, and colorful background. Light orbs and energy-like waves create a sense of motion and depth throughout the scene. 3D scientific illustration by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Liquid‐Like Molecular Dynamics

Blender, Photoshop and VESTA

Cover of The Journal of Physical Chemistry C featuring a colorful, abstract scientific illustration with molecular and atomic elements on a blue background. 3D scientific illustration by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Lattice Structure and Dynamics of Sparse Molecular Crystals

Cover illustration for scientific journal The Journal of Physical Chemistry C
Blender, Photoshop and VESTA

Cover of Nature Chemistry magazine. Abstract 3D structures resembling molecular lattices or crystals in blue and purple hues are interconnected, set against a blue and pink gradient background. Caption at the bottom reads: Solid-state superionic conductivity. 3D scientific illustration by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Solid‐State Superionic Conductivity

Cover illustration for scientific journal Nature Chemistry
Blender, Photoshop and VESTA

A 3D lattice structure with yellow arrows pointing upward, representing magnetic spins. The lattice consists of intersecting lines with orange spheres at the points, set against a gradient red-to-blue background, symbolizing a magnetic or crystalline material. 3D scientific illustration by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Solid-State Cooling

Blender and Photoshop

A rainbow-colored light beam passes through a DNA double helix and splits into multiple beams that hit a large reflective surface. A white scientific graph with numbers and spectral lines appears on the sky-blue background, suggesting scientific analysis or data. 3D scientific illustration by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

BASIS: Sixteen Years in Advanced Materials Characterization

Cover illustration for scientific journal Materials Horizons
Blender and Photoshop

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Maya and Photoshop

Navy Welding

Blender and Photoshop

Labeled diagram showing a manifold with insert, swirl bubbler, tapered front and inner windows, and transition, plus detailed views of weld corners and flow patterns with green arrows for mercury window-flow and blue arrows for mercury jet-flow around a port. Diagram by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Target Strain Reduction Diagram

Blender, FreeCAD and Illustrator

Medical Illustration

Acropustulosis

Photoshop

A white toilet with an open lid has a urine collection container placed under the seat, catching yellow liquid. Measurement markings are visible on the container. The toilet is on a tiled floor with a white and gray color scheme. 3D medical illustration by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Toilet Hat Collection

Blender, Substance Painter and Photoshop

A transparent anatomical illustration of a woman shows internal organs and the lymphatic system. Organs and nodes are labeled: adenoids, tonsil, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, stomach, colon, rectum, small intestine, and bone marrow. 3D medical illustration by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Lymph Tissue in the Body

Blender, Substance Painter and Photoshop

Anatomy of the Eye

Blender, Substance Painter and Photoshop

Hematoma

Photoshop

Extravasation

Blender and Photoshop

Graphic Design

A 2025 calendar brochure stands open, showing science-themed graphics and hexagonal images of molecules and labs. The brochure is blue-green with white text, including months, days, and information about Neutron Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Design by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

2025 SNS and HFIR Calendar Poster

Illustrator, Lightroom, Blender and Photoshop

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Neutron Sciences Directorate | HFIR Strategic Investment Plan | Cover design by Phoenix Pheasant

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Neutron Sciences Directorate | 10-Year Instrument Roadmap | Cover design by Phoenix Pheasant

Document Covers

Illustrator

Three colorful, overlapping circular charts with months and dates along the edges, featuring abstract illustrations in blue, green, and purple tones. The circles contain a central white maple leaf design, and each chart has small black labels in the lower left area. Slide wheel and graphic design by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Calendar Wheel

Illustrator, Lightroom, Blender and Photoshop

$Interactive infographic wheel shows steps to choose neutron science techniques. Click to spin the outer wheel and select one of five colored quadrants: Quantum Materials, Biological Materials & Systems, Chemistry & Environment, Soft Matter & Polymers and Materials and Engineering. When one science area is selected, colored hexagons appear next to the Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor's respective science instruments that correlate to different neutron science techniques. These include neutron diffraction, neutron spectroscopy, small-angle neutron scattering, neutron reflectometry and neutron imaging. Concept, graphic and interactive design by Phoenix Pleasant and Paul Boisvert.$ $Interactive infographic wheel shows steps to choose neutron science techniques. Click to spin the outer wheel and select one of five colored quadrants: Quantum Materials, Biological Materials & Systems, Chemistry & Environment, Soft Matter & Polymers and Materials and Engineering. When one science area is selected, colored hexagons appear next to the Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor's respective science instruments that correlate to different neutron science techniques. These include neutron diffraction, neutron spectroscopy, small-angle neutron scattering, neutron reflectometry and neutron imaging. Concept, graphic and interactive design by Phoenix Pleasant and Paul Boisvert.$

Neutron Sciences Instrument Selector Wheel

Click to interact and align areas of science with neutron source techniques available at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Illustrator, Blender, Photoshop, Lightroom and JavaScript

IPAC'24

Print materials for the 15th Annual International Particle Accelerator Conference

Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Lightroom

A poster for a workshop called Unlocking Materials Secrets shows a framed image of the Mona Lisa with layers peeled back to reveal colorful abstract patterns. Event details and registration info are listed on the left side. Poster design by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Event Posters

Illustrator, Photoshop and Blender

Conceptual Work

A whimsical scene with a cartoon blue catfish in sunglasses at the center. Stylized human figures in red, brown, and white dance behind it. Bright orange, yellow, and pink patterns frame the image. Three digital score counters appear at the top. Concept art by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Concept art for the If You Got Something to Say music video

Photoshop and Cinema4D

A four-panel comic: White, triangle-headed figures push a wheel while surrounded by small red devils in a circular room (aerial view). Close-up on a triangle face glowing. Triangles stand in a line handcuffed before the devils. The triangle sits alone in a cell, caged by shadows cast by a devil guard (aerial-view). Storyboard art by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

A black-and-white sketch sheet shows a horned, winged mask motif being developed step-by-step, surrounded by doodles of flowers, clouds, faces, and whimsical creatures in various stages of completion and artistic experimentation. Sketches by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Storyboards and concept sketches for The Gawuds miniseries

Pen drawings and Photoshop

Painting of a person sitting with their head resting on one hand, elbow on knee, and face hidden. The figure wears a patterned shirt and reddish-brown pants. The background is textured with earthy tones, creating a somber, contemplative mood. Mixed-media portrait by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Abstract painting with bold, overlapping shapes in pink, blue, yellow, green, red, and white. The composition features angular and curved forms, with blocks of color layered against a background of muted purples, blues, and grays. An impression of a person lying down. Oil painting by Phoenix Pheasant / Phoenix Pleasant.

Portrait paintings

Mixed‐media and oil paint

About

Phoenix Pheasant is a visual artist and musician specializing in interdisciplinary audiovisual media. His practice spans CG animation, motion design, technical and creative illustration, graphic design, sound, and end-to-end video production. His work has been featured by Adult Swim, The Creators Project, Pitchfork, The Wire Magazine, Snoop Dogg, and is included in the permanent collection of the Knoxville Museum of Art. He has contributed to projects for Wilco, Marcus Nispel, Julia Meltzer, Rafa Esparza, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Phoenix studied Film/Animation/Video at Rhode Island School of Design and yoga at the Himalayan Yoga Association in Rishikesh, India.

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