Category Archives: From the Sketchpad

All About Misty…

Misty Copeland at the ABT Spring Gala by Joanna BakerFirebird debuted this season on Monday at the ABT Spring Gala, this time featuring Misty as a principal dancer. So exciting! Going to opening night at Lincoln Center is super fun, the hubby and I went last year. Everyone gets dressed up and they roll out the red carpet which means lots of people watching and gorgeous gown inspiration. Misty’s Prabal Gurung look for this year’s gala was stunning, so of course I had to illustrate her!

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The Met Gala : Manus x Machina…

Met Gala 2016 Illustration by Joanna Baker

The gala to end all galas happened last night in New York City… the Costume Institute’s annual Met Gala hosted by Anna Wintour. It was a fashion frenzy and no one really knew what to expect with this year’s theme, Manus x Machina : Fashion in an Age of Technology…

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Instagram Milestone…

Sparkly Earrings Illustration by Joanna BakerHappy Friday lovelies! Today I’m celebrating a big milestone which I’m excited to share… I reached ten thousand followers on Instagram this week!

Ever since I left my corporate job in January of last year, I have put a lot of energy into getting the word out about my work. And a huge part of that has been focusing my attention to the most visually appealing of all the social media apps, Instagram.

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