Alex J. Marek
Creator
Biography
Alex J. Marek (known online as AJMarekArt) is an American 2D animator, storyboard artist, cartoonist and illustrator best known for creating the web series Murphy & Mitzi. He initially began his animation career by studying at the Cleveland Institute of Art from 2015 to 2019, directed the short film Drought & About (2019), and has worked as a part-time animator, artist and intern for companies like American Greetings, Sesame Workshop, Epipheo and more. He has also worked on other animated projects as visual effects artist like Punk'd Pooch (2024) and Light of the World (2025).
Known For
It's 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn't exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure. This beautifully animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John.
Light of the World
After falling out years ago, Fifi, a guitarist poodle, has been invited to play at a venue with her old high school band— Punk’d Pooch. All is well until she reunites with her ex-friend and fellow guitar player, Tilly.
Punk'd Pooch
The story of a fennec fox and a camel who just can't seem to find any water in the desert!
Drought & About
Two friends named Murphy, a daredevil-wannabe cat with bad luck, and Mitzi, a dim-witted but good-hearted squirrel, have adventures in New Lennium City.