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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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Happy March!

March CalendarIt’s time to turn the page in your Favorite Things Illustrated Calendars!! March is finally here… the month where spring officially, technically arrives and all signs point to warmer weather. =)

I’m typing from Austin, Texas (and 80 degree temps) but am making my way back to chillier New York today. It’s been fun taking my markers on a trip and sketching fashion month and the Oscars from a new locale. I love downtown Austin and wish I could stay just a bit longer.

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New York Fashion Week Recap…

nyfw-fall16blogrecap-joanna-bakerI always love fashion week because the sketch inspiration is endless! I’ve been drawing my favorite runway looks, posting my process videos to Snapchat and then sharing the final illos on Instagram. It’s always fun to capture my illustrations as they come to life! If you don’t already, be sure to follow me on Snapchat: JoannaLBaker

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Happy 2016!!

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Helloooo in 2016! I’m excited to start the new year, “Phase 2” as I call it, of freelance life. It will officially be one year of this crazy adventure on January 16th and I can’t wait to see what the new year brings!

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