Michelle Carlos
Making the Bird Book: The Junior Birder's Handbook
In this post, you will learn how I created the art for The Junior Birder's Handbook written by Danielle Belleny for Running Press Kids.
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Michelle Carlos
- Sep 9
- 14 min
Making the Picture Book: Lullaby for the King
You will learn about my process, the extensive research and how I tapped into my juvenile art style to create this epic picture book.
Michelle Carlos
- May 20
- 4 min
Art Process: "Heaven On Earth"
n this post, you will learn about my art process for this commissioned painting inspired by a story of an exile from the Philippines
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
- Dec 13, 2022
- 9 min
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
In this post I aim to guide you on how to be confident, rise above rejections and gain or maintain self confidence as artists.
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
- May 23, 2022
- 12 min
The Road You Take: Your Artistic Style Is a Choice
In this post you will learn how to recognize your artistic style through answering a series of questions.
Michelle Carlos
- Apr 18, 2022
- 12 min
Your Artist Portfolio: What's in the Bag?
How to populate your art portfolio, where to showcase your work and how to keep evolving?
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
- 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
- Sep 30, 2021
- 8 min
Why Bother Blogging?
The reasons why writing and maintaining a blog can be beneficial to you as an artist as well as your art process.
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
- 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 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
- Aug 18, 2018
- 2 min
PART III: The Phoenix in Me
Why did I start painting again?
Michelle Carlos
- Aug 11, 2018
- 2 min
PART II: Boogers, Bob and the Bible
Tracing way back my roots as a creative from a doodle on a wall.
Michelle Carlos
- Aug 8, 2018
- 2 min
PART I: Every Step Counts
The path to my juvenile ambitions was never paved for me. I had to lay it down but I was not bound to follow it.
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