MUKATMAN Blog

 oining the 2016 trend. I am sharing a painting I created back in 2016. At the time, a cartoony painting style was not yet very popular. Now, I often see cartoon-style paintings hanging in local galleries. This is an acrylic painting and is available for sale. If you are interested, feel free to DM me.

Art vs Artist 2025. 'Di ako masyado nagawa ng mga artworks this year, kupara noong mga nakaraang taon. Medyo busy kasi sa paparating na baby at life. Pero noong binalikan ko mga ginawa ko last year(2025), napansin kong madami-dami akong nagawang short comics ilan para Komiket, Komikon at Istorya Studios. Nakapagpinta rin ako ng mga small paintings. Abangan niyo na lang mga art ko ngayong 2026. Dadamihan ko pa siguro ang komiks at paintings.   

This moment is truly special for me — I’ve just received confirmation for my first-ever ISBN application as an author. I’ve been self-publishing zines and comics since high school, but this marks a new milestone after becoming an NBDB-registered author. My book Galila is a collection of my short comics created over the years. From writing and drawing to layout, publishing, and marketing, I handled everything myself. It’s been a long creative journey, and seeing it officially recognized feels incredibly rewardin

Recently, I worked on a logo commission inspired by the imagery of gladiators. The client requested a clean line art style, which gave the design a bold yet minimal look. Projects like this allow me to merge storytelling with design, translating themes of strength and resilience into simple, striking visuals. If you’re interested in a custom logo or illustration for your brand or personal project, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to collaborate with you.

 I’m excited to share another book cover I illustrated with Jeff Martin — Sisters from Canada . This book highlights inspiring Black figures who played a vital role in shaping Canada’s history and identity. Working on this project was a meaningful experience, and I’m proud to have contributed artwork that helps bring these important stories to life.  Commission me!

 These drawings from 2003 were recently sent to me by friends who still own them. Honestly, I created so much art back then that I don’t even remember drawing some of these pieces. At that time, most of my works were in anime style. It was only after I met Kuya Bing Cansino, a Marvel/DC Comics artist, that I started studying proper anatomy. Today, my art style has become very diverse. I don’t commit to just one style — I can work in many different ways. Sometimes I think about developing a single, recognizable style, but to me, that doesn’t sound fun at all. I enjoy exploring art, and if that means changing styles often, then so be it.