About — ruralidyll

About me

I’m an artist, illustrator and McLaren nominated animation director with a background in music promos, commercials, short films and tv series.

Between drawing, animation and illustration I focus on themes of deep time, landscape and animism through a mix of analogue and digital media.

As one half of the duo Hidything, I create Balearic weaving loops in collaboration with musician Samantha Whates.

I mentor and consult about commercial animation and motion design for various art schools, and during the summer months teach hands on workshops at festivals and local events.

You can collect my art as digital editions, risoprints, giclées and comics or get in touch directly to commission animation and music videos. I take on directing, animation and illustration from my studio by the seaside.

Beyond animation, drawing and words, I like old stones, old records, and occasional gameshow appearances ...

You can usually find me online under the moniker of @ruralidyll or drop me a line on m a i l @ d y l an w h i t e . me

Select Clients

Apple
Cartoon Network
BBC
Headspace
Nexus

Mentions

Directors’ Notes
Promo News
Stash 60
Short of the Week
The Chill Out Tent

Mentoring + Portfolio Reviews

Falmouth Animation
Film London
Gunner School
In Motion
London Screen Academy

animation, direction, illustration

@ruralidyll

Dylan White