Michelle Carlos
Begin Again
From then on, after being diagnosed of cancer of the uterus... I took even more care of myself.
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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.
Michelle Carlos
- Jan 8, 2020
- 2 min
Snorkel Away
Here'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 Carlos
- Dec 15, 2019
- 4 min
What is Filipino food?
Filipino food is simple. We are not compelled to complicate our food with strong flavours, spices and flourishes.
Michelle Carlos
- Dec 2, 2019
- 6 min
The Way of Tea
I was so inspired by tea and the tea ceremony that I even took every opportunity to paint it.
Michelle Carlos
- Aug 10, 2019
- 5 min
Change is Good
The 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 Carlos
- Aug 2, 2019
- 6 min
Courage under Fire
The better question would be, how would you illustrate a story that could capture the attention and imagination of a child...
Michelle Carlos
- May 4, 2019
- 3 min
Put on a Lipstick
What 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?...
Michelle Carlos
- Apr 13, 2019
- 3 min
Letting Go
What I cannot reconcile when making art is the middleground between realism and abstraction. Although the initial idea of an artwork is a...
Michelle Carlos
- Mar 31, 2019
- 4 min
Romantic Germany
Germany is my second home as well as my gateway to all things European. I've always had this affinity to European culture and history....
Michelle Carlos
- Feb 9, 2019
- 3 min
Beautiful Death
Why is the topic of death a taboo when it’s the most natural thing to happen to every living thing? We’ve all come face to face with it....
Michelle Carlos
- Jan 26, 2019
- 4 min
Who Are You?
Are you on a quest to dig deeper into your personality? As normal human beings with minds and hearts of our own we tend to overthink and...
Michelle Carlos
- Jan 19, 2019
- 3 min
Filipino Folk Art
As an artist, do you know who you are and what influences your art in a cultural perspective? I am a Filipino. Should I be making more...
Michelle Carlos
- Jan 13, 2019
- 3 min
A Portrait of a Family
Many a time I meet interesting people in my travels and engage in substantial conversations with them. Some of the stories remain in tact...
Michelle Carlos
- Dec 21, 2018
- 5 min
Loads of Crap
Please excuse the profanity but as an artist you get crapped at a lot of times before you can make great shit and earn shitloads of...
Michelle Carlos
- Dec 15, 2018
- 3 min
The Road Less Taken
Reflections on the uncertainties of having a career in art It’s scary out there on your own Freelance work, while it’s very ideal in many...
Michelle Carlos
- Nov 10, 2018
- 2 min
The Creative vs the Artist
Even now I am still uncomfortable with calling myself as an artist and would rather refer to myself as a creative. What's the difference?...
Michelle Carlos
- Oct 26, 2018
- 4 min
Never Forget Neverland
Children are innately creative. Up to a certain age, they live in dreamland and everything they do is make believe. With all their...
Michelle Carlos
- Sep 29, 2018
- 3 min
The Excruciating yet Extraordinary Life of an Introvert
My attempt at visually explaining my side of the story as an introverted creative person. The Party Pooper Have you declined going to a...
Michelle Carlos
- Aug 31, 2018
- 2 min
The Art of Healing
How turning to your creative side can become a cure to depression. In my brooding teenage years, I discovered that I am prone to...
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