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Freelance Illustrator Designer @ The Washington Post michellekondrich.com

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Opinion | This space-based technology could revolutionize the electrical grid Wireless power transmission from space was once science fiction. Now it could soon be a reality.

This space-based technology could revolutionize the electrical grid

Quick @postopinions.bsky.social illustration about the possibility of solar power from SPACE.

wapo.st/463QYtO

12.02.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I suppose I should link to said website.

www.michellekondrich.com/photo-illustration

10.02.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New photo illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about a drug for childhood myopia that could help kids but that the FDA won’t approve.

I’ve been doing a lot of photo illustrations for the Post these last 3 years and I’ve finally added a page on my website devoted to them!

10.02.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Universities are sending Trump a dangerous message Higher education is under attack. Drop the appeasement.

Universities are sending Trump a dangerous message

New illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about why universities should be creating a NATO-like defense strategy against the administration’s attacks.

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

09.02.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tips for Being a New Long-Distance Caregiver

New illustration for AARP about the proliferation of remote caregiving and what you can do even if you aren’t physically there. Thanks to Lesley for the great art direction.

06.02.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At Age 70, I Proposed to My Long-Time Boyfriend

Sketches and final illustration for AARP’s The Ethel. Thanks, as always to Jenny!

www.aarpethel.com/relationship...

16.01.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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More AARP work. This time about money and dating later in life. How do you avoid spending too much especially if you’re on a fixed income?

09.01.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another AARP illustration! This one about a man who fell while on vacation. Thanks for the assignment, Devan.

08.01.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another fun piece for AARP about the unplanned spending many grandparents do on their grandkids and how to keep it in check. Thanks to Lesley for the assignment!

30.12.2025 23:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Earlier this year I had the pleasure of being asked to do a page in the @splcenter.org yearly calendar. Not only that but it was chosen for the cover! Thank you so much to Mo for the wonderful opportunity.

23.12.2025 14:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

September 2003: β€œGod grants John Ritter’s Wish to Meet Johnny Cash.”
I believe this was within a week of them both passing away.

04.12.2025 02:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

19.11.2025 15:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

14.11.2025 14:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Again, I illustrated but did not write it.

13.11.2025 15:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

FYI, I only illustrated it. I didn’t write it!

13.11.2025 15:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Stop scaremongering over dynamic pricing in restaurants Discerning customers are the best check on surge pricing.

Stop fearmongering over dynamic pricing in restaurants

New animated illustration for @postopinions.bsky.social about dynamic pricing for food and why it’s unlikely to work for restaurants anyway.

wapo.st/4p2Lwyg

13.11.2025 14:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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Oh you're trying to say the cost of living is skyrocketing?

Donald Trump can't hear you over the sound of bulldozers demolishing a wing of the White House to build a new grand ballroom.

21.10.2025 00:56 πŸ‘ 6270 πŸ” 1831 πŸ’¬ 275 πŸ“Œ 128
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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!

14.10.2025 12:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

13.10.2025 14:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! I had no idea!

09.10.2025 22:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

07.10.2025 14:08 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Listen, birthday wishes are always appreciated, but I’m not really sure I need a phone call from my compounding pharmacy to tell me happy birthday.

29.09.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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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29.09.2025 14:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Another @postopinions.bsky.social Letters illustration I forgot to post! This one on free speech in America.

25.09.2025 13:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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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24.09.2025 12:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Somehow my evangelical upbringing left out the naked part.

23.09.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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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23.09.2025 12:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Playing BoTW again after ToTK means I am now LIVID when it rains in BoTW. And we all know how much it rains in that game.

17.09.2025 23:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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?

15.09.2025 14:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

12.09.2025 14:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0