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 Explore this "vacant booth" illustration I designed for a client. If you're looking for a similar commission, don't hesitate to send me a message.  #IllustrationCommission #CustomArtwork #melcasipitillustration🎨

Take a look at this digital artwork I created for a client! It features a girl reading a Christmas card. If you're interested in having your own custom artwork, feel free to 🎨🖌️ #melcasipitillustrations #melcasipitart #storyillustration #digitalart #digitalsketch 

Super Manila was held from December 15 to 17, 2023 at Ayala Malls Circuit Makati in the Philippines. On the first day, I went straight to the roof deck to check on the setup of the tables. There, I saw Sir Sandy and Ma’am Rowena with Lyndon Gregorio of Beerkada comics and Kapitan Tambay.  After chatting with them, Sab and I went to the Samsung Hall to watch the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra.  On Day 3 of Super Manila 2023, I arrived around 6 PM. I wanted to get some Alex Sinclair comics signed, but he was not there as he was at the comics workshop. However, I was still able to get one book signed later that night.  I went around and met with my comics friends, took some pictures, and a few videos. It was a fun day, and I got to see a lot of komiks fans, which is a rarity at current convention events.  I felt like it was the first time I went to Komikon at UP Bahay Alumni way back in 2006, where all the people were at the event because of komiks! Some highlights of the event for me were

Check out this digital illustration I created for a client. It depicts people sorting Christmas cards and can be used as a storyboard. If you’re interested in commissioning me, feel free to message me. #melcasipitillustrations #melcasipitart #storyillustration #digitalart #digitalsketch 

Check out this frame from a storyboard I worked on before—it captures someone browsing the internet. Message me for commissions!  #StoryboardArt #Illustration #CommissionArt #melcasipitillustration #framedump  

 Check out this commissioned illustration I created for a client. It was used in an explainer video. Message me for commissions! #melcasipitillustration #melcasipitart #spotillustration 

 Embark on a journey of compassion and progress with our Relief and Development illustration commission. Feel free to s end me a message to learn more.  #IllustrationCommission #ReliefAndDevelopment #CommissionArt #melcasipitart #melcasipitillustration🎨✨

  Explore this captivating Prayer and Worship illustration, meticulously created for a valued client. 🙏✨ If you desire a bespoke commission that resonates with your spiritual journey, don't hesitate to send a direct message. Your unique vision can come to life!  #CommissionedArt #SpiritualIllustration #CustomDesigns #melcasipitart #melcasipitillustration Check out this "Missionaries" illustration crafted for a client. For personalized illustrations, feel free to DM me for commissions! 🎨 #Illustration #CommissionArt #melcasipitillustration #mukatman #missionaries Another commission illustration for a client. DM me to learn more!  #melcasipitart #melcasipitillustration #digitalillustration Check out this "Education" illustration commissioned by a client. As an Education graduate turned teacher, this piece holds a special place in my heart. Elevate your ideas with a custom illustration. DM me for commissions! #ArtCommission #customillustration #melcasipitart #mel

The Hope Ship is the world's largest floating bookfair, Logos Hope remains in each port for about two weeks and opens the gangways to thousands of visitors each day. This is a commissioned illustration for a client. DM me to learn more!  #melcasipitillustration #hopeship #mukatman  

Recently, my fellow Komiks friends and I had the thrilling opportunity to participate in the Philippine version of Family Feud , hosted by none other than DingDong Dantes . We taped the episode on November 22, 2023, and the much-anticipated air date is today, December 1st, 2023. For our team, we were instructed to wear green, while the opposing team sported red, perhaps to kick off the festive Christmas season. Our Komikero Team comprised Toto Madayag of Libreng Komiks, Macoy of "Ang Mascot," "Aswang High," and several others, yours truly, and the great Pol Medina, Jr. of Pugad Baboy . You might be curious about how we secured a spot on Family Feud. Thanks to Komiket's Paolo Herras reached out and that he need Komiks creators to form a Komikero Team for the show. Naturally, I leaped at the opportunity. Family Feud is undeniably one of the hottest shows on Philippine TV, and I couldn't pass up the chance. Besides, my family, especially my father, is an a