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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
Nov 19, 202413 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
Sep 11, 202414 min read


Making the Book: OisÃn 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
May 6, 202416 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
Feb 4, 202410 min read


Taking My Brain Back
In this post, you will learn how estrogen deficiency affects mental health and how to find ways to cope and heal.
Michelle Carlos
Nov 5, 202315 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
Oct 8, 20235 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
Sep 9, 202314 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
May 20, 20234 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
Dec 13, 20229 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
Sep 2, 20226 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
Aug 1, 202210 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
Jun 1, 202214 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.
Michelle Carlos
May 23, 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?
Michelle Carlos
Apr 18, 202212 min read


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
Dec 2, 202116 min read


Folktale Week 2021
This year's Folktale Week is another success. Have a look at the pieces I created for one of Instagram's most beloved art challenges.
Michelle Carlos
Nov 25, 20212 min read


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
Sep 30, 20218 min read


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
Aug 16, 202111 min read


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
Jul 23, 20214 min read


Follow that Mountain
This post is about how I landed a representation, why I need an agent to navigate the publishing world and most importantly about hope.
Michelle Carlos
May 30, 20216 min read
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