Carmen has been passionate about art since she could pick up a pencil at 2 years old. She pursued her love for fashion by majoring in Textiles and Apparel; Apparel Design at The University of Texas at Austin. In 2017, she joined Vogue Vignette when the company was in its infancy. She has been a live sketch artist with them ever since.

In 2022, Carmen married a member of the military, which brought her to Alaska, where she continues to do live sketching. She has also expanded her artistic pursuits into stained glass, working at a stained-glass shop while honing her skills. With a move scheduled for early 2026, she looks forward to being closer to the lower 48, where she hopes to take on more live sketching opportunities.