Michelle CarlosJun 114 minMaking the Picture Book: Morning on the FarmYou will learn about my process of making a picture book using a hybrid workflow while solving design problems.
Michelle CarlosMar 34 minSelf-Care for Creatives: Root to RiseThis post, which is a follow up on Self Love, is about how to get back in full force to work after a break.
Michelle CarlosFeb 78 minSelf Love for CreativesFor the month of February let us talk about why loving ourselves more would help us be more creative and productive.
Michelle CarlosJan 13 minThe Wall to BreakIn this post, I tell you about my vision for my art career in 2022 and how to break the wall of complacency and dependence on a comfort...
Michelle CarlosDec 2, 202116 minYou Asked, I AnsweredFine Arts students from my Alma Mater asked me questions about being an artist and here are my answers.
Michelle CarlosAug 16, 202111 minMy Toy PitchHow do you create toys that would sell? Here's a narrative of my thought process in creating toy designs amid our relocation.
Michelle CarlosJul 23, 20214 minMission AccomplishedThis post is about my return to Germany, my European romance, accomplishing my goals and setting out for the next adventure.
Michelle CarlosMay 30, 20216 minFollow that MountainThis post is about how I landed a representation, why I need an agent to navigate the publishing world and most importantly about hope.
Michelle CarlosMar 3, 20216 minRespect Your BrainThe health of our brains and our overall well-being is our best ally to continue making art.
Michelle CarlosJan 1, 20215 minHonor Your BlockAccording to Elizabeth Gilbert, ideas are magical sentient energies that float amongst us living beings.
Michelle CarlosDec 25, 20202 minA Cup of TeaAfter all, the way of tea or chado is all about appreciating the moment and of course drinking tea.
Michelle CarlosNov 25, 20203 minEmpty Walls and Empty CornersSo my plants were my constant companions—always silent and ever so resilient.
Michelle CarlosNov 24, 20205 minBegin AgainFrom then on, after being diagnosed of cancer of the uterus... I took even more care of myself.
Michelle CarlosJun 17, 20202 minThe Plight of the BeeThis piece is a metaphor to my life as an expat stuck in foreign affairs bureaucracy in this time of uncertainty.
Michelle CarlosJan 8, 20202 minSnorkel AwayHere's a short narrative about my beach holidays back home and how I discovered the power of a sketchbook and a snorkeling gear. For the...
Michelle CarlosDec 15, 20194 minWhat is Filipino food?Filipino food is simple. We are not compelled to complicate our food with strong flavours, spices and flourishes.
Michelle CarlosDec 2, 20196 minThe Way of TeaI was so inspired by tea and the tea ceremony that I even took every opportunity to paint it.
Michelle CarlosAug 10, 20195 minChange is GoodThe path to change is often obscure but if you are attentive enough, it will come to you willingly. You just need to allow it. Shake Our...
Michelle CarlosAug 2, 20196 minCourage under FireThe better question would be, how would you illustrate a story that could capture the attention and imagination of a child...
Michelle CarlosMay 4, 20193 minPut on a LipstickWhat do you do when uninspired or just really out of your system? What if it’s a rainy day or on a tight deadline and no idea is coming?...