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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
Mar 10, 20247 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


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
Aug 24, 20236 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
Feb 12, 202311 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
Jan 3, 20237 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


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
Oct 10, 202213 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
Jul 8, 202220 min read


Self-Care for Creatives: Root to Rise
This post, which is a follow up on Self Love, is about how to get back in full force to work after a break.

Michelle Carlos
Mar 3, 20224 min read


Self Love for Creatives
For the month of February let us talk about why loving ourselves more would help us be more creative and productive.

Michelle Carlos
Feb 7, 20228 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
Jan 2, 20223 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
Mar 3, 20216 min read


PART III: The Phoenix in Me
Why did I start painting again?

Michelle Carlos
Aug 18, 20182 min read


PART I: Every Step Counts
The path to my juvenile ambitions was never paved for me. I had to lay it down but I was not bound to follow it.

Michelle Carlos
Aug 8, 20182 min read
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