THE ART OF MEL CASIPIT

  "Hinding-hindi kita bibigyan ng margarine… kasi, you deserve butter" I'm drawing some new illustrations for Cheesyfit 8. I drew this in Clip Studio Paint. I hope the block of butter looks the part. My partner said it looks like a brick, lol!

  Dahil nakita ko ang post nila Jon Zamar Bernard Kenneth Pena at Toto Madayag gusto ko ring i-post ang isa sa mga highlight ng 2025 ko, ang malagay sa cover ng Pugad Baboy ni Sir Pol Medina Jr. Bata pa lang ako ay nagbabasa na ako nito kaya sobrang happy kami sa success ng Pugad Baboy. Salamat po Sir Pol and Happy New Year Komiks People!

  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...

 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

 Check out this illustration I created for a client! 🎨✨ This postcard art was made for a school project. If you'd like a similar commission, feel free to send me a message! 😊 #melcasipitart #melcasipit #mukatman #postcardart #illustration #beachfrontillustration

Daredevil Fan Art: A Dive Back Into Traditional Media Check out this Daredevil fan art I recently created! As someone who mostly works digitally these days, it was refreshing and exciting to return to my traditional art materials. For this piece, I experimented with a new art style, using pens and markers to bring the character to life. It was a great opportunity to explore different textures and line work, and I enjoyed the hands-on process of traditional art again. If you’re interested in commissioning a custom piece like this, feel free to reach out . I’d love to bring your ideas to life! What do you think of the final artwork? Let me know in the comments! #daredevil #fanart #mukatman #traditionalart 

From August 2nd to 6th, my colleague Freely Abrigo and I were thrilled to be part of Gamefest 2023 at Glorietta 2 Activity Center. We spent these days creating wonderful caricatures for the event attendees. Drawing for four hours daily was a new experience for us, and we were excited to connect with so many people. Witnessing the happiness on their faces as they received their custom cartoon portraits was truly heartwarming. On average, we managed to complete around 40 portraits each day, maybe even more. We used traditional tools – just pen, paper, and ink – and it was amazing to see how art can bring joy. One of the highlights was when we were asked to create caricatures of the FIFA Women's World Cup Philippine team and CBM of Glorietta. We extend our gratitude to Erwin Nieto for the referral, Bluespark for their incredible support, and Glorietta management for making this event possible and enjoyable. We're excited for more collaborative opportunities in the future!