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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

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.

Michelle Carlos

Feb 410 min read

Making the Picture Book: A Little Bit of Everything

Making a picture book is more than just art—it's a journey of cultural exploration, personal struggles, and triumph.

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.

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.

Michelle Carlos

May 20, 20234 min read

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

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

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.

Michelle Carlos

Oct 17, 202014 min read

Global Patterns

In this post I discuss my design notes on techniques and inspiration in the creation of the 27 patterns that defined cultures.

Michelle Carlos

Aug 11, 20182 min read

PART II: Boogers, Bob and the Bible

Tracing way back my roots as a creative from a doodle on a wall.