Jo Blaker (b. 1983, Huddersfield) is a visual artist and educator based in West Yorkshire. 

Jo Blaker captures objects, locations & moments of her life within the pages of her sketchbook. Filled with drawings made on location, meditative mark making & experimental colour play Jo's sketchbooks are more than a tool in her creative process - they are artworks in themselves. Driven by a love of observation, a playful approach to materials and joy in the sensory experience of mark-making, Jo’s practice is an ever evolving love letter to the art of drawing. This can mean that at times drawing enables access to a slower, calmer, more present awareness of her inner and outer worlds. At others it creates a safe space for emotional release or for finding a more energising and uplifting energy. 

Inspired by the work of artists and craftspeople throughout history and across art forms Jo’s creative curiosity lends itself perfectly to teaching. With an MA in Visual Communication from the Royal College of Art and extensive professional experience on the gallery education teams of leading art galleries, Jo brings a diversity of interests and skills to her teaching. Her holistic approach often incorporates aspects of seasonality, well-being and nature connection. Informed by her own neurodivergence and associated experiences of mental health Jo advocates for a self compassionate approach to creativity in everything she does.

Jo’s clients include Yorkshire Sculpture Park, The Hepworth Wakefield, York Art Gallery, ReachOut RCA, AccessArt amongst others. In 2023 Jo became a guest tutor with London Drawing Group. In 2025 Jo launched Scribbles in the Sky - a subscription based learning space on Substack.