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
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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
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.
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.
Michelle Carlos
Jan 1, 20223 min read
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
Dec 2, 202116 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
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
Jul 23, 20214 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
Mar 3, 20216 min read
Respect Your Brain
The health of our brains and our overall well-being is our best ally to continue making art.
Michelle Carlos
Nov 25, 20203 min read
Empty Walls and Empty Corners
So my plants were my constant companions—always silent and ever so resilient.
Michelle Carlos
Jun 17, 20202 min read
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
Dec 15, 20194 min read
What is Filipino food?
Filipino food is simple. We are not compelled to complicate our food with strong flavours, spices and flourishes.
Michelle Carlos
Aug 18, 20182 min read
PART III: The Phoenix in Me
Why did I start painting again?
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