Michelle Carlos
Daily Routine of an Illustrator
This post gives you an insight into my daily routine as a work-at-home illustrator of children’s books and what drives me to keep on going.
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Michelle Carlos
- Jan 3
- 7 min
The Art of Doing Nothing
This post talks about how taking a break from making art or creative work prevents burnout and boosts productivity.
Michelle Carlos
- Nov 19, 2022
- 17 min
The Long Way to Success
This is a virtual speech I delivered recently at my former high school during the Career Fair 2022 with the theme, Design Your Success.
Michelle Carlos
- Oct 10, 2022
- 13 min
An Introverted Artist’s Guide to Networking
Are you an introvert trying to navigate the creative industry as a newcomer or professional? Read through my tips in networking.
Michelle Carlos
- Aug 1, 2022
- 10 min
Making the Board Book: Praise Him!
Read about how I created my first children’s book project, "Praise Him!" written by Lauren Chandler and published by B&H Publishing Group.
Michelle Carlos
- Jul 8, 2022
- 20 min
An Artist's Curriculum Vitae
How to succeed in life after art school? Read through the speech I gave to graduating students to give them a glimpse into possible futures.
Michelle Carlos
- Jun 1, 2022
- 14 min
Making the Picture Book: Morning on the Farm
You will learn about my process of making a picture book using a hybrid workflow while solving design problems.
Michelle Carlos
- Mar 3, 2022
- 4 min
Self-Care for Creatives: Root to Rise
This post, which is a follow up on Self Love, is about how to get back in full force to work after a break.
Michelle Carlos
- Feb 7, 2022
- 8 min
Self Love for Creatives
For the month of February let us talk about why loving ourselves more would help us be more creative and productive.
Michelle Carlos
- Jan 2, 2022
- 3 min
The Wall to Break
In 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 Carlos
- Dec 2, 2021
- 16 min
You Asked, I Answered
Fine Arts students from my Alma Mater asked me questions about being an artist and here are my answers.
Michelle Carlos
- Aug 16, 2021
- 11 min
My Toy Pitch
How do you create toys that would sell? Here's a narrative of my thought process in creating toy designs amid our relocation.
Michelle Carlos
- Jul 23, 2021
- 4 min
Mission Accomplished
This post is about my return to Germany, my European romance, accomplishing my goals and setting out for the next adventure.
Michelle Carlos
- May 30, 2021
- 6 min
Follow that Mountain
This post is about how I landed a representation, why I need an agent to navigate the publishing world and most importantly about hope.
Michelle Carlos
- Mar 3, 2021
- 6 min
Respect Your Brain
The health of our brains and our overall well-being is our best ally to continue making art.
Michelle Carlos
- Jan 1, 2021
- 5 min
Honor Your Block
According to Elizabeth Gilbert, ideas are magical sentient energies that float amongst us living beings.
Michelle Carlos
- Dec 25, 2020
- 2 min
A Cup of Tea
After all, the way of tea or chado is all about appreciating the moment and of course drinking tea.
Michelle Carlos
- Nov 25, 2020
- 3 min
Empty Walls and Empty Corners
So my plants were my constant companions—always silent and ever so resilient.
Michelle Carlos
- Nov 24, 2020
- 5 min
Begin Again
From then on, after being diagnosed of cancer of the uterus... I took even more care of myself.
Michelle Carlos
- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
The Plight of the Bee
This piece is a metaphor to my life as an expat stuck in foreign affairs bureaucracy in this time of uncertainty.
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