THE ART OF MEL CASIPIT

  Rizal Day ngayon! Sharing the sketch of this semi-viral art I drew in 2019. #jojose

I want to share the Kenkoy fan art I created last 2022.  Francisco "Kenkoy" Harabas is a Philippine comics character created by writer Romualdo Ramos and cartoonist and illustrator Tony Velasquez in 1929. Velazquez continued the strip for decades after Ramos' death in 1932. - Wikipedia You can see more of my work in my website . 

SuperManila Comic Con 2025 was such a fun and memorable experience! I had the chance to reconnect with friends, take photos during the event, and share my komiks and merchandise with attendees. I’m very grateful to everyone who supported my work and brought home a copy of my comics or merch. A big thank you also goes to SKP for providing us with such a great spot at the event—it really made the experience even better. Events like these remind me why the komiks community is so special: it’s all about creativity, connection, and shared passion. Looking forward to the next one!

 I had a blast at Free Comic Book Day 2025 ! The event was held last May 3 at Robinsons Galleria’s Main Atrium, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Big thanks to Comic Odyssey’s Sandy Sansolis, Ma’am Rowena Sansolis, and the entire team for the warm welcome and for taking care of us throughout the day. I’m really grateful for the invite! I arrived around noon and went straight to my table, where I was seated with Ian Velasquez of Velasquez Characters. Fun fact: Ian is the grandnephew of Tony Velasquez, the father of Pinoy Komiks and the creator of Kenkoy —who’s turning 100 soon! But I digress. As part of the tradition, every attendee received two free comics. I got mine too—thanks to Ian who lined up and grabbed copies for us! At my table, I set up and displayed copies of Lingon , Parekoys Comics , a full set of Sikami Vol. 1 to 8, some Sikami art prints, and Kalye Cats refrigerator magnets. I’m happy to share that by the end of the day, I sold the Sikami set and a few copies of Lingon , m...

 I recently had the pleasure of illustrating this Pa’s Marina logo, based on a concept provided by my client. It was a fun project that blended their vision with my line work and style. If you’re in need of a custom logo or illustration for your brand, feel free to reach out . I’m always open for commissions and would love to collaborate on your next project!

On February 24, 2025 , I had the opportunity to attend the IP Live Chat on Animation at the IPOPHL Multipurpose Hall, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City . It was an insightful event that brought together industry experts to discuss intellectual property (IP) and its role in animation and creative content. The panel featured notable speakers, including: 🔹 Atty. Emerson Cuyo – Director, IPOPHL Bureau of Copyright and Related Rights 🔹 Derek Kunhee – U.S. IP Attorney in Seoul 🔹 Marla Rausch – President, Creative Content Creators Association of the Philippines (SIKAP) 🔹 Ronnie Del Carmen – Director & Story Writer, Pixar and Netflix 🔹 Rianne Hill Soriano – President, Tuldok Animation Studios Hearing their insights on copyright protection, creative rights, and the future of animation was both inspiring and educational. They shared valuable perspectives on how IP laws impact the animation industry, the challenges of protecting creative works, and the importance of foste...