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 May ginawa kaming Komiks ni BK Pena for PhilHealth. Ako sa art at siya sa kulay. Kung gusto niyong magpagawa ng komiks message lang kayo DITO .  #komiks

 I created this stand-up comedy event poster commissioned by Stanley Chi last year. Designing this poker-inspired theme was such a fun experience! If you need a similar commission feel free to message me.   #melcasipitdesign #foolhouse #stanleychi

 Check out this Easter Bunny illustration I created for Torquay Academy in the UK. If you're interested in a similar commission, feel free to message me! #cartoon #easterbunny #melcasipitillustration #melcasipitArt

 Check out this logo I created for my client! She provided the initial concept and sketch, and I brought it to life using vector art in Adobe Illustrator. If you're looking for a similar commission, feel free to message me . Let’s create something unique together! 🎨 #LogoDesign #VectorArt #melcasipitdesign

 Check out this cartoon and banner/logo design I created for Ah Liang Fruits in Singapore! 🍎🍇 If you're looking for a custom design like this, feel free to message me . Let’s create something awesome for your brand! 🎨✍️ #LogoDesign #CartoonArt #CustomCommissions

Last September 27-28, 2024, Valenzuela City hosted its very first comic convention at the Valenzuela City Academic Center for Excellence (ValACE) in Brgy. Malinta. I had the opportunity to attend on the second day, September 28, and it was an eventful experience worth sharing. Though I arrived a bit late due to a hectic week, I got to the venue at around 3:00 PM and immediately headed to the 4th floor where the main event was being held. From there, I proceeded to the 5th floor to check out the Samahang Kartunista ng Pilipinas (SKP) workshop on Character Design and Comic Strip Making. As part of SKP, I helped document the workshop through photos and videos and was also a judge for the comic strip competition. The best entries won Funko Pops, courtesy of Filbars, one of the event’s sponsors. The event was a fantastic opportunity for Valenzuela City to host its first comic convention. It was refreshing to see such a well-organized event outside Metro Manila. The venue was surprisingly s...

Welcome to my blog! Today, I’m going to share my experience at the recently concluded Manila International Book Fair 2024, held at SMX Manila. I attended on Days 1, 2, and 4. Day 1 was Wednesday. I planned to go during the weekdays because, based on previous experiences, the crowd is lighter, making it easier to move around the venue . MIBF 2024 was spread across two floors: the first floor featured books, while the second floor focused on children’s books and the comics section. Unfortunately, I didn’t explore the first floor as I was primarily interested in the comics section. I arrived around 1 PM and had the opportunity to interview Ezjae Zemana, a comics creator also known as "Panitikanerd." I also caught up with friends who were present at the event. Among the exhibitors, I saw Komikon, Komiket, Avenida, Kawangis Publishing, Comic Odyssey, Sinegang, Manix, and more. On Day 2, I interviewed Sampay, and we discussed his creative process and upcoming projects. I also con...

Super Manila Comic Con 2024 took place on September 7-8, 2024, at The Space in One Ayala Mall, Makati City. With tickets priced at P500, my partner and I decided to arrive around 4 p.m., which turned out to be a good choice since the event was packed earlier in the day. We had a great time exploring the convention, taking photos and videos, and catching up with friends from the local komiks scene. One of the event highlights was Toto Madayag’s card game demonstration—he’s the creator of Libreng Komiks. Kudos to Comic Odyssey and all the organizers of Super Manila Comic Con 2024 for pulling off such a successful event. It was a fantastic celebration of komiks and pop culture, and we're looking forward to the next one! More photos HERE .

 It's September, so I’m sharing this holiday-themed illustration I created for a client. If you need a similar commission, feel free to message me!  #melcasipitart #melcasipitillustration #chrismascard

 This is one of my favorite commissions! The client asked me to draw them in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure style, with their cats as stands. If you'd like a similar commission, feel free to message me! #caricaturenimelcasipit #cartoon #caricature #jojo #jojosbizzarreadventure #melcasipitart 

 My client wanted his cat to be drawn as a stand from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. I drew this in Clip Studio Paint.  #jojocat #jjba #melcasipitart #mukatman

My college teacher recently sent me this old drawing of mine from 2003. I was delighted to see it, though I can't recall creating it since I made so many drawings at that time. I like how I experimented with posing the character in a dynamic way—something I lost or became too afraid to try again after learning proper anatomy and body structure. It's also interesting to see that I noted the date, time, and place where I drew the piece, something I remember doing often. Sometimes, I would write it on the back of the paper. You can see more or my work at my website .   

  Check out this Jojo Stand-inspired artwork I created for my client. He was such a fan of the show that he wanted his cat reinterpreted as a Stand from the series. I drew this digitally using Clip Studio Paint. If you need a similar commission, feel free to message me! #jojocat #jojostand #cartoon #melcasipitillustration #jojosbizarreadventure

 Take a look at this bold red man illustration I just completed for a client! It's part of a series I'm working on for this unique character. If you're interested in bringing your ideas to life with a custom illustration, feel free to message me!

 I recently completed an illustration for a client, based on their brief and initial sketch. Using Adobe Illustrator, I turned their concept into a polished vector illustration. I’m always excited to bring a client's vision to life, and this project was no exception. If you’re interested in a custom illustration, feel free to message me —I’d love to work with you! #melcasipitillustration #vectorillustration 

 My client asked for a custom bear illustration, and I brought it to life using Clip Studio Paint. I'm still honing my digital painting skills, but I'm happy with how this turned out! 🐻 If you're looking for a unique piece like this, feel free to message me for commissions!

  Take a look at this illustration I created for a client—it's a man riding a jet ski over a pile of money! If you need custom illustrations like this, feel free to message me. #melcasipitillustration #jetski

Thank you for trusting me with this Daredevil x Spawn commission! If you need one for yourself message me! #Daredevil #Spawn #melcasipitart #blankcover

  Hello Komiks People! Here are some pictures from the two-day Rights Selling Workshop led by Ivanka Hahnenberger at Enderun, The Podium Mall. The workshop was attended by local publishers such as Kawangis, Silaw Publishing, Avenida, Anino, and many more. (co-organized by the PhlGoH2025 and Komiket) More photos HERE !

"Pinoy Fiesta" Recently, I created an illustration sample for a project called "Pinoy Fiesta." If anyone is interested in a print of this artwork, please let me know! I made this piece using Clip Studio Paint. It turns out that creating a busy and detailed illustration like this is quite challenging. I looked at various references to improve my concept and ensure the final result was as good as possible. I believe I managed to achieve a beautiful outcome. What do you think? #melcasipitillustration #Fiesta #pistangpinoy2024

 Yesterday, on July 13, 2024, my wife and I went to Market! Market! mall and were pleasantly surprised to find Hobbycon 2024 in full swing at the event center. We wandered around, snapping photos of the myriad of toys, prints, cards, posters, and other pop culture items, mainly featuring anime and western superheroes. During our visit, we ran into Emman Centeno, also known as Ronin Panda, who had a booth at the event. He was selling his art toys and was accompanied by friends, including Rustico Limosinero, an old komiks friend of mine. I invited Emman for a short podcast recording about his journey in comics and art toys, which will be available soon. The photos were taken with Olympus E-PL2 and E-PL3 cameras.