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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

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

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

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.