[6][7] Bartel was scouted for mainstream comics cover work after she published her fan art on social media platforms.
[14] Bartel also created graphic designs for the Puma and Foot Locker corporation featuring DC Extended Universe character Harley Quinn[15][16] timed to coincide with the release of the DC Extended Universe film Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).
In 2021 Bartel created a Marvel variant cover collection to celebrate Women's History Month.
[17] Starting in 2022, Bartel was the main cover artist for Rainbow Rowell's She-Hulk.
[25][26][27] In 2018, The Marvel Comic America to which Bartel contributed as one artist among 18 creators, was nominated for a GLAAD media award.