Michelle Carlos
The Making of West Side Story
All the time while working on this, there is one thing that stayed on my mind, “Learn to draw.”
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Michelle Carlos
- Mar 26, 2020
- 4 min
Atomic Bomb: How it's Made?
Maximalism is tricky, as there’s a thin line between an elegant organized mess and clutter.
Michelle Carlos
- Jan 25, 2020
- 5 min
That'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.
Michelle Carlos
- Jan 18, 2020
- 4 min
That's a Lotta Hotta Art! (Part 1)
I was encouraged by our mentor, Lilla Rogers, to have more of the art direction I took on my book cover submission in my portfolio.
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 8, 2019
- 4 min
Johannesburg: City of Gold
I heavily researched about my current city, Johannesburg, and played around the concept of "Egoli" or a place of gold.
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 31, 2019
- 6 min
One Step at a Time
I started from knowing nothing about children’s books then progressed into improving my character designs or illustration...
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
- 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
- Apr 7, 2019
- 3 min
The Evolution of a Logo
Why is it so hard to make your own logo? Logo-making is not my thing. I know people who eat, breathe, and shit logos for a living....
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
- Mar 2, 2019
- 3 min
So You Call This Art?
What is modern art and why does it matter to understand it, well, some of it? Here is an essay about my views on modern art. Ready-Made...
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
- Feb 2, 2019
- 4 min
The Kiss Is Not Just A Kiss
There are many reasons why "Der Kuss", also known as "The Kiss", by Gustav Klimt is my favorite art piece and the artist himself as one...
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
- 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...
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