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Text by Miguel Cervantes / Photo Diary by Cyrus The Great

The first time Marx Consuegra and Paolo Ramirez talked to LIEU about their little shindig called GraphiCon 4, they were uninspired and ready to run from the cops in case ticket sales won't compensate for expenses. (We were scared because they were only half joking about that last bit.)

A month and two weeks after that, the convention ends up becoming one of the biggest graphic designers meet as of late. More than 700 enthusiasts from all over the country flocked to SMX Convention Center to swoon over GraphiCon 4's lineup of talented speakers. In tow were Lester Cruz and Kookie Santos of Serious Studios, packing a punch to branding and "powerful first impressions"; Marvin Te, owner of Plainly Simple Studios, a local company that houses a team of motion graphics artists and illustrators; April San Pedro, paper craft enthusiast and owner of Artisan Design Studio; Jojie Alcantara, an established local photojournalist; Patrick Cabral, a Manila-based designer known for his intricate typography; and Harvey Tolibao, international comic illustrator and all-around funny guy.

(Graphicon 2015 Speakers, L - R: April San Pedro, Jojie Alcantara, Marvin Te, Patrick Cabral, Harvey Tolibao, and Serious Studio)

It took a dedicated team of members and supporters of homegrown art organization Davao Graphic Designers Community (DGDC) to bring GraphiCon 4 to life. It was a lot of hard work coming from a small core group. It all came together in the end when organizers received feedback of how the convention lit some creative sparks, especially in the younger audiences.

Inspired audiences from GraphiCon 4, be a part of DGDC and submit your work to their official magazine. Put your name out there. Let's see where that will take you.

Special thanks to -- Marx Consuegra, Paolo Ramirez, Juliana Hellmuth, Karl Bringas, Kianna Flores, Nap Calub, and Betsy Tee.

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After GraphiCon 4: Get Up, Go Out

Text by Miguel Cervantes / Photo Diary by Cyrus The Great The first time Marx Consuegra and Paolo Ramirez talked to LIEU about the...

As published on our Issue No 4: Color Carousel
Text by Chit Lacson / Photography by Aidx Paredes

I have always loved to read. As a kid, I used to love it whenever my mom or dad would read bedtime stories to me before I hit the sack. Reading children’s books allowed me to go to places I’ve never been to, experience flying, and meet awesome people.

So imagine my thrill when I got to interview Davao-based children’s book illustrator Macky Pamintuan. His client list includes HarperCollins, Sterling Publishing, Simon & Schuster, Harcourt-Brace, Random House, Bloomsbury USA, Mcgraw-Hill, Scholastic, Soundprints, Peaceable Kingdom Press, and many other American publishing houses.

Macky shares with LIEU how he got started, the challenges and perks of being an illustrator, and his advice on how to be successful in the field of illustration.

How did you get started as an illustrator?

I have studied in different schools here in Davao. But eventually, I had to fly to the States because my mom is a US citizen. And then I worked there on my own to survive. After a year I found out that I can study Fine Arts through student loan. So I studied BFA in Traditional Illustrations at the Academy of Art University for five years while working. I was a working student then. No support from my family. When I graduated, I had my portfolio ready. I contacted a lot of agents and animation studios. Lahat rejected except for two. So I had two options: one from Chicago and one from New York. I signed up with the one in New York. Surprisingly, when I met the person, Filipina pala. That was 2003 and it all started from there.

How much creative freedom do you get?

It depends on the client and the scale of the project. When the character is licensed, I don’t have that much freedom. For example, Flat Stanley, he’s a character from the 1960s so I have to get permission from the family and the estate of the creator. Same with Nancy Drew, since she’s very known. But as to picture books, I have more freedom.

How do you cope with rejection in your work?

The ego is involved in art but you have to be careful. If you have a problem with showing your art to the public, hindi ka magsu-survive. Once you showcase your works, you should be open to criticisms. It might be shit to others, but that’s what you’re doing. If you can’t take criticisms, you will never improve.

What’s the best part about what you do?

I get to do what I love. Cliché. I work at home and my kid is just in the other room, and I can surf the Internet while I’m working.

What’s your #1 tip for those who aspire to succeed in this field?

Don’t be scared of showing your art out. Show it to people, whether it be in front of your family or your classmates. Show it to a business to get a job. The worst thing that could happen is they will say no. They might say they don’t like it. If this happens, the rejection will make you realize things. If this happens, then I think you will survive and you’ll still be fine. Do other art then. But if you’re scared of showing your art out because you fear rejection, then that’s not your line of work. Don’t be scared. Rejection is part of it. People may not like your work. But it’s that one or two that love your work that will help and inspire you to keep going.

Get to know more about Macky Pamintuan at http://www.mbartists.com/cgi-bin/iowa/artists.html?artist=61.

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LIEU Magazine is a local art magazine created for and by the young people of Davao City. In it, we hope to spread the art of young, promising artists who dabble in the field of music, film, literature, photography, graphic design, or anything in between.

By featuring the new breed of bold and passionate local artists, we aim to inspire others to share their own artistic ventures.

At the core of it all, we hope others will also live by our mantra: Live to create.