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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

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

Nov 25, 20212 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

Aug 16, 202111 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

May 29, 202111 min read

Marching to the Beat of My Own Drum

In this post I share with you my experience in participating in this year's Make Art That Sells Illustrating for Children's Books course.

Michelle Carlos

Feb 3, 20216 min read

Writing a Picture Book Story

Writing in general is both an art form and a skill. Writing for children is a different ball game.