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 CarlosMay 2312 minThe Road You Take: Your Artistic Style Is a ChoiceIn this post you will learn how to recognize your artistic style through answering a series of questions.
Michelle CarlosApr 1812 minYour Artist Portfolio: What's in the Bag? How to populate your art portfolio, where to showcase your work and how to keep evolving?
Michelle CarlosNov 25, 20212 minFolktale Week 2021This year's Folktale Week is another success. Have a look at the pieces I created for one of Instagram's most beloved art challenges.
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 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 CarlosMay 29, 202111 minMarching to the Beat of My Own DrumIn this post I share with you my experience in participating in this year's Make Art That Sells Illustrating for Children's Books course.
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 CarlosFeb 3, 20216 minWriting a Picture Book StoryWriting in general is both an art form and a skill. Writing for children is a different ball game.
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 CarlosOct 17, 202014 minGlobal PatternsIn the end, I have discovered a wealth of knowledge from artists and artisans all over the world, who behold traditions passed onto them...
Michelle CarlosSep 26, 20205 minExplore and EvolveCommitment is the whole point of the challenge but of course success depends entirely on my schedule and state of mind.
Michelle CarlosAug 31, 202011 minCreating My Own WorldLooking back at my earlier submissions, I’ve noticed that my style is leaning more towards children’s book illustration. Curious.
Michelle CarlosJul 31, 20208 minThe Art of PracticeI didn't dream of becoming an artist, I've always been one. It’s just a matter of getting better at it.
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 CarlosApr 25, 20206 minThe Making of West Side StoryAll the time while working on this, there is one thing that stayed on my mind, “Learn to draw.”
Michelle CarlosMar 26, 20204 minAtomic Bomb: How it's Made?Maximalism is tricky, as there’s a thin line between an elegant organized mess and clutter.
Michelle CarlosJan 25, 20205 minThat's a Lotta Hotta Art! (Part 2)But a professional artist knows how to separate their personal life from work and so I pushed forward to finish this assignment.