The couture shows last week did not disappoint! I got up early to watch some of the shows live stream from Paris and pick my favorites straight off the runways. It’s always hard to choose which looks to sketch as the inspiration is endless!

Some of my favorite gowns from left to right:

Zuhair Murad (Look #16)
Ralph & Russo (Look #17)
Giambattista Valli (Look #45)
Elie Saab (Look #54)

Close ups of each look:

One of my favorite things about sketching couture is the intricate layers, lace, beading, sparkle and embroidery. It’s such a fun challenge rendering all those tiny details!

You can check my Instagram (@JoannaBaker) and Snapchat (@JoannaLBaker) for video clips of my work in progress! I hope to be sharing more videos in a new platform soon along with tips and tricks if you’re interested in learning how I render all the details. Stay tuned for more info and have a great week!

~Joanna <3