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Michelle Carlos

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

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.

Michelle Carlos

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

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

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

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

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

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

Respect Your Brain

The health of our brains and our overall well-being is our best ally to continue making art.

Michelle Carlos

Empty Walls and Empty Corners

So my plants were my constant companions—always silent and ever so resilient.

Michelle Carlos

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

PART III: The Phoenix in Me

Why did I start painting again?