Art Tips

How to Make a Picture Book: The Super Awesome Big Beautiful Welcome Surprise

Michelle Carlos

Nov 1913 min read

How to Make a Picture Book: The Super Awesome Big Beautiful Welcome Surprise

This post will detail the process and challenges of creating the artwork for The Super Awesome Big Beautiful Welcome Surprise

Michelle Carlos

Sep 1114 min read

Why You Should Join an Art Workshop

Enhance your skills and gain valuable insights by participating in an art workshop, where you can learn from both professionals and peers.

Michelle Carlos

Jun 1717 min read

How to Protect Your Art from AI

Proactive methods to safeguard your artwork against data scraping and machine learning by generative AI

Making the Book: Oisín and the Land of Youth

Michelle Carlos

May 616 min read

Making the Book: Oisín and the Land of Youth

Uncover the fascinating journey of creating 'Oisin and the Land of Youth'. From historical research to mastering two-color Pantone process.

How to Get Unstuck: Overcoming Art Block and Finding Creative Inspiration

Michelle Carlos

Mar 107 min read

How to Get Unstuck: Overcoming Art Block and Finding Creative Inspiration

Discover how to break free from art block and ignite your creativity. Overcome the rut and fuel your inspiration through new experiences.

Michelle Carlos

Dec 20, 20234 min read

How Not To Become An Artist

Discover the unconventional path to becoming an artist. Learn how to navigate obstacles, embrace adulthood, and reignite your creative spark

Making the Bird Book: The Junior Birder's Handbook

Michelle Carlos

Oct 8, 20235 min read

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.

Making the Picture Book: Lullaby for the King

Michelle Carlos

Sep 9, 202314 min read

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.

Why I Stopped Posting My Art on Social Media

Michelle Carlos

Aug 24, 20236 min read

Why I Stopped Posting My Art on Social Media

This post talks about taking a break from social media to focus on making art and self-care.

Michelle Carlos

Feb 12, 202311 min read

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

Jan 3, 20237 min read

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, 20229 min read

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

Nov 19, 202217 min read

The Long Way to Success

This is a virtual speech I delivered recently at my former high school during the Career Fair 2022 with the theme, Design Your Success.

An Introverted Artist’s Guide to Networking

Michelle Carlos

Oct 10, 202213 min read

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.

Making the E-Book: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

Michelle Carlos

Sep 2, 20226 min read

Making the E-Book: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

In this post, you will learn about how I illustrated the classic Middle Eastern folk tale of Aladdin for Learning A-Z.

Michelle Carlos

Aug 1, 202210 min read

Making the Board Book: Praise Him!

Read about how I created my first children’s book project, "Praise Him!" written by Lauren Chandler and published by B&H Publishing Group.

Michelle Carlos

Jul 8, 202220 min read

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.

Making the Picture Book: Morning on the Farm

Michelle Carlos

Jun 1, 202214 min read

Making the Picture Book: Morning on the Farm

You will learn about my process of making a picture book using a hybrid workflow while solving design problems.

The Road You Take: Your Artistic Style Is a Choice

Michelle Carlos

May 23, 202212 min read

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.

Your Artist Portfolio: What's in the Bag?

Michelle Carlos

Apr 18, 202212 min read

Your Artist Portfolio: What's in the Bag?

How to populate your art portfolio, where to showcase your work and how to keep evolving?