NYC-based illustrator Deanna First and her illustrations have been featured in a number of publications and media companies, such as Vogue and Forbes. She continues to inspire with her wide breath of experience and industry knowledge. Deanna has a Bachelor in Fine Arts Degree, which further showcases her extensive knowledge. She's been seen sketching live on News1 discussing her Met Gala illustrations, and News12 Long Island. Check out more of her exciting features and appearances below.
NY1 Spectrum News in the Morning
Deanna First sketched all news anchors live on the air and talked about illustrating the day of MET GALA 2025
Sketching MET GALA party at The Mark Hotel w/ Meta Influencers 2024
Greenwich Lifestyle Magazine March 2025
Illustrated cover and feature 3 page spread (pages 18-20)
OK! Magazine’s Morning Honey Feature
"Illustrator Deanna First Hopes to 'Make People Feel Like Their Most Confident Self' With Her Drawings."
Sketching at Emily in Paris Premiere NYC with Lillet
P.O.W.E.R. Magazine Spring 2025 Feature
Youth America Grand Prix 25th Anniversary Gala designed photo backdrop, menu art and invite
Sketching at A Soirée at Grey Gardens for Hamptons Social Magazine Launch
Matchbook Art Press 2022
