THE ART OF MEL CASIPIT

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...

 My wife and I recently visited the Greenhills Young Artists Festival 2025 at Greenhills Mall , an exciting exhibition showcasing talented young artists from different regions. The festival runs from February 12 to 26, 2025 , featuring a diverse range of artworks and creative expressions. I’m honored to be part of the "Ballayon" exhibition, which highlights artists from Pangasinan . It’s always a great experience to share my work alongside fellow creatives from my home province. Events like this provide a wonderful platform for local artists to showcase their talent and connect with a wider audience. A huge thank you to the organizers for making this event possible and for allowing me to be part of it! If you’re in the area, be sure to check it out and support local art. #GreenhillsYoungArtistsFestival #BallayonExhibit #PangasinanArtists #SupportLocalArt #ArtExhibition #PhilippineArt

I'm happy to share my first acrylic paintings for 2025! 🎨✨ Titled "Tulog" and "Gising," both pieces measure 10x8 inches and are available for sale. I created these paintings for the Greenhills Young Artists Festival 2025, which runs from February 12 to 26, 2025. This group exhibition is located at Greenhills Mall, GF Atrium. A huge thank you to Ben Albino, Sir Ato Habulan, and all the organizers of this incredible art event. I’m grateful for the opportunity to showcase my work alongside other talented artists. If you're in the area, be sure to drop by and check out the exhibition! #AcrylicPainting #GreenhillsYoungArtistsFestival #ArtExhibition #FilipinoArtists #SupportLocalArt

 I recently worked on this illustration for a client’s outreach program video project. This piece was created as part of a storyboard frame , helping visualize key moments before production. Storyboarding is an essential step in storytelling, allowing ideas to take shape and ensuring a smooth creative process. I love working on projects that highlight meaningful initiatives like outreach programs. Visual storytelling plays a big role in making these efforts more engaging and impactful. If you're looking for custom illustrations or storyboards for your next project, feel free to reach out! Let’s bring your ideas to life. 🚀 #StoryboardArt #Illustration #DigitalArt #VisualStorytelling #CommissionOpen

 I recently worked on a storyboard frame for a client featuring the Logos Hope Ship and a welcoming crowd. Using reference photos provided by the client, I created this digital illustration to help visualize their video project. Storyboards play a crucial role in storytelling, setting the mood, composition, and flow of a scene before production begins. If you need a custom storyboard or illustration for your project, feel free to reach out —I’d love to bring your vision to life!

  First fountain pen art of 2025! 🎨 ✨ Wishing everyone a happy and creative New Year! Let’s make it an artistic one! 🎉 😊 #melcasipitart #fountainpenart