Michelle Kondrich
@michellekondrich.bsky.social
Freelance Illustrator
Designer @ The Washington Post
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Designer @ The Washington Post
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September 2003: “God grants John Ritter’s Wish to Meet Johnny Cash.”
I believe this was within a week of them both passing away.
I believe this was within a week of them both passing away.
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
September 2003: “God grants John Ritter’s Wish to Meet Johnny Cash.”
I believe this was within a week of them both passing away.
I believe this was within a week of them both passing away.
4 years ago I was asked to make this portrait of Jamal Khashoggi for @postopinions.bsky.social. I’m saddened that anyone could defend the murder of a journalist for what they wrote.
November 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
4 years ago I was asked to make this portrait of Jamal Khashoggi for @postopinions.bsky.social. I’m saddened that anyone could defend the murder of a journalist for what they wrote.
I couldn’t make the American Illustration party this year but I hope it was a blast! Thanks to @alexebenmeyer.bsky.social for snapping this photo of my piece that will be in the book. And thanks again to the judges!
November 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I couldn’t make the American Illustration party this year but I hope it was a blast! Thanks to @alexebenmeyer.bsky.social for snapping this photo of my piece that will be in the book. And thanks again to the judges!
Another piece for The Ethel about a woman who has learned a lot since her husband passed. She has learned tangible skills but also learned how to go to a farmer’s market alone and enjoy it. Thanks again, Jenny!
October 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Another piece for The Ethel about a woman who has learned a lot since her husband passed. She has learned tangible skills but also learned how to go to a farmer’s market alone and enjoy it. Thanks again, Jenny!
After Losing 2 Beloved Dogs, Here’s What I Think
New illustration for The Ethel about the author’s reluctance to get another dog when her remaining dog passes away. Thanks to Jenny for the assignment!
New illustration for The Ethel about the author’s reluctance to get another dog when her remaining dog passes away. Thanks to Jenny for the assignment!
October 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
After Losing 2 Beloved Dogs, Here’s What I Think
New illustration for The Ethel about the author’s reluctance to get another dog when her remaining dog passes away. Thanks to Jenny for the assignment!
New illustration for The Ethel about the author’s reluctance to get another dog when her remaining dog passes away. Thanks to Jenny for the assignment!
Two more @postopinions.bsky.social Letters illustrations! The first not seniors shouldn’t have to leave their homes to fix the housing supply and the second about why people are choosing not to have children.
October 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Two more @postopinions.bsky.social Letters illustrations! The first not seniors shouldn’t have to leave their homes to fix the housing supply and the second about why people are choosing not to have children.
In matters that don’t matter, I’m taking the side of not taking a side.
New illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social for a piece by Peter Mehlman about why we don’t all need to have an opinion on everything.
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New illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social for a piece by Peter Mehlman about why we don’t all need to have an opinion on everything.
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September 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In matters that don’t matter, I’m taking the side of not taking a side.
New illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social for a piece by Peter Mehlman about why we don’t all need to have an opinion on everything.
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New illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social for a piece by Peter Mehlman about why we don’t all need to have an opinion on everything.
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Another @postopinions.bsky.social Letters illustration I forgot to post! This one on free speech in America.
September 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Another @postopinions.bsky.social Letters illustration I forgot to post! This one on free speech in America.
Morticia like me: Coping with a breast cancer comeback
New animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about writer Joanne Gruber’s approach to the return of her breast cancer.
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New animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about writer Joanne Gruber’s approach to the return of her breast cancer.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Morticia like me: Coping with a breast cancer comeback
New animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about writer Joanne Gruber’s approach to the return of her breast cancer.
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New animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about writer Joanne Gruber’s approach to the return of her breast cancer.
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Parents alone can’t police the internet. Believe me, I tried.
A moody animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social for a piece by Dr. Jean Twenge about why parents can’t be on their own when it comes to internet safety.
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A moody animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social for a piece by Dr. Jean Twenge about why parents can’t be on their own when it comes to internet safety.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Parents alone can’t police the internet. Believe me, I tried.
A moody animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social for a piece by Dr. Jean Twenge about why parents can’t be on their own when it comes to internet safety.
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A moody animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social for a piece by Dr. Jean Twenge about why parents can’t be on their own when it comes to internet safety.
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Sunday @postopinions.bsky.social Letters illustration about how fans are feeling about watching football now that the risks to the players’ long term health is undeniable.
Do you feel guilty watching?
Do you feel guilty watching?
September 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Sunday @postopinions.bsky.social Letters illustration about how fans are feeling about watching football now that the risks to the players’ long term health is undeniable.
Do you feel guilty watching?
Do you feel guilty watching?
How to help your parents tell their amazing stories
New illustration for @aarpfoundation.bsky.social about the wonderful stories your parents have to tell if only you would ask. Thanks to Lesley for great AD work.
New illustration for @aarpfoundation.bsky.social about the wonderful stories your parents have to tell if only you would ask. Thanks to Lesley for great AD work.
September 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
How to help your parents tell their amazing stories
New illustration for @aarpfoundation.bsky.social about the wonderful stories your parents have to tell if only you would ask. Thanks to Lesley for great AD work.
New illustration for @aarpfoundation.bsky.social about the wonderful stories your parents have to tell if only you would ask. Thanks to Lesley for great AD work.
Another Sunday Letters illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about whether or not college is worth it.
September 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Another Sunday Letters illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about whether or not college is worth it.
Last weekend’s @postopinions.bsky.social Sunday Letters illustration about the federal takeover of DC.
August 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Last weekend’s @postopinions.bsky.social Sunday Letters illustration about the federal takeover of DC.
Am I a #swiftie? No. But did I make this fun photo illustration about their engagement for @postopinions.bsky.social? Yes indeed.
August 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Am I a #swiftie? No. But did I make this fun photo illustration about their engagement for @postopinions.bsky.social? Yes indeed.
The words we hate
New @postopinions.bsky.social Sunday Letters illustration about misused words that people hate.
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New @postopinions.bsky.social Sunday Letters illustration about misused words that people hate.
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August 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The words we hate
New @postopinions.bsky.social Sunday Letters illustration about misused words that people hate.
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New @postopinions.bsky.social Sunday Letters illustration about misused words that people hate.
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Bring back the presidential fitness test
New animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social for an editorial about the return of the presidential physical fitness test. Thanks to my 10 year old for the reference modeling!
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#PresidentialFitnessTest
New animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social for an editorial about the return of the presidential physical fitness test. Thanks to my 10 year old for the reference modeling!
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#PresidentialFitnessTest
August 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Bring back the presidential fitness test
New animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social for an editorial about the return of the presidential physical fitness test. Thanks to my 10 year old for the reference modeling!
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#PresidentialFitnessTest
New animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social for an editorial about the return of the presidential physical fitness test. Thanks to my 10 year old for the reference modeling!
wapo.st/45nNhOp
#PresidentialFitnessTest
Avoiding screens makes me truly creative
New Sunday @postopinions.bsky.social Letters illustration about what life can be like when you avoid screens and social media.
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New Sunday @postopinions.bsky.social Letters illustration about what life can be like when you avoid screens and social media.
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August 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Avoiding screens makes me truly creative
New Sunday @postopinions.bsky.social Letters illustration about what life can be like when you avoid screens and social media.
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New Sunday @postopinions.bsky.social Letters illustration about what life can be like when you avoid screens and social media.
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Illustration for AARP to accompany a piece by Dallas Jenkins on his show “The Chosen.”
July 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Illustration for AARP to accompany a piece by Dallas Jenkins on his show “The Chosen.”
The spring our porch pillows came under attack
Fun new fish crow illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about crows that taught each other how to harvest patio furniture fluff.
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Fun new fish crow illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about crows that taught each other how to harvest patio furniture fluff.
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July 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The spring our porch pillows came under attack
Fun new fish crow illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about crows that taught each other how to harvest patio furniture fluff.
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Fun new fish crow illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about crows that taught each other how to harvest patio furniture fluff.
wapo.st/44E4l3A
The Personality Trait That Was Paralyzing Me
New illustration for The Ethel about learning to overcome people pleasing tendencies (and get the soft serve you really want!). Thanks to Jenny for the fun assignment!
www.aarpethel.com/relationship...
New illustration for The Ethel about learning to overcome people pleasing tendencies (and get the soft serve you really want!). Thanks to Jenny for the fun assignment!
www.aarpethel.com/relationship...
July 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Personality Trait That Was Paralyzing Me
New illustration for The Ethel about learning to overcome people pleasing tendencies (and get the soft serve you really want!). Thanks to Jenny for the fun assignment!
www.aarpethel.com/relationship...
New illustration for The Ethel about learning to overcome people pleasing tendencies (and get the soft serve you really want!). Thanks to Jenny for the fun assignment!
www.aarpethel.com/relationship...
Do you find that Distress Bell causes distress? Or does Distress Bell ease distress?
July 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Do you find that Distress Bell causes distress? Or does Distress Bell ease distress?
Really fun illustration for AARP about what the author learned about growing older from #JAWS. Thanks to Devan for the quick and somewhat silly assignment!
June 20, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Really fun illustration for AARP about what the author learned about growing older from #JAWS. Thanks to Devan for the quick and somewhat silly assignment!
Human artists,
Use one piece to convince people to follow you!
Use one piece to convince people to follow you!
June 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Human artists,
Use one piece to convince people to follow you!
Use one piece to convince people to follow you!