t-shirt design

Last Sunday we celebrated the fiesta in our Church. As a part of the activity they organized a fund raising bike marathon within the barangay. Weeks before the event I was asked to create a t-shirt design. Here’s it is:

Graphika Manila 2008

Last saturday, my brother and I attended the one of my most awaited events of the year. I always look forward on this event. I believe that somehow this would make me inspired and awe with the works of the masters of graphics. It is a conference and a gathering of people, as what I know with “the same ideals” in life. Ideals and aim to express oneself through graphics.

That day was my second time to attend it and the best lesson I’ve learned came from Robert Alejandro was:

“Be a part of the solution.”

He shared that the “Art is-kool” stopped airing on 1994 and left the Probe team to work abroad… with a VERY GOOD PAY. But he came back after some months and realized he could do something more in our country.

Money really can’t buy everything. Even you have everything, but when you’re not enjoying with what you’re doing, nothing will happen.. it will be just a routine and nothing more.

He believes that graphic artist can do something; he is not really saying that you don’t have to leave the Philippines but to realize that there is more to do here. [pro bono, charity works, etc.. something for a cause.]

[projects of Acid house]

The organizer also invited Kristophe Vergne of Pixar Animation, who talked how they produced those 3d films especially the “Ratatoille”. Acid house, talked about how they got the projects from ABS-CBN and etc. Collision theory, shared something about their commissioning andfreelancing jobs. Simone Legno, on how he created his characters and made a business out of it.

[Robert Alejandro, Caliph8 and Aj of Collision theory, Kristophe Vergne of Pixar,
Simone Legno of Tokidoki, Pauline Vicencio and Ivan Despi of Acid House]

All in all.. it was a fully loaded inspiration and wisdom!

*by the way.. this is also known as the gathering of the weirdos... you know what i mean.. just kidding.. ^_^

hellow worlds

I really don’t know what will be my first post. But..

Okay, maybe I’ll just say something a bit about myself. I’m Mimi a.k.a Mary Michelle B. Ibisate… God made me see the first light on the beautiful place called Capiz and been wandering on earth for 24 years. Yes, I spent half of my life there and I’m currently residing in Manila learning how to ride the “firebolt”.

I won’t be pursuing this skill or craft without the encouragements of my family, relatives and friends who support me. They gave me the love, light, path and chances, opportunities, materials, etc. I won’t be able to share this gifts without the One who gave me this, God.

So there, this is the first post.

P.S. Comments, suggestions, very very violent reactions are most welcome.