With honor and by request he began drawing for his tribe in his preteens and had ‘The National Living Treasure’ Bill Reid critiqued his first instrumental crest design, and instead of using his thunderbird design as the new logo for the Squamish tribe, he went straight to a limited edition and hasn't looked back. Since then he has done numerous pieces for institutions and organizations around the world. These include limited editions for the Peace Federation of Canada, Teachers Federation of B.C., Canadian Lacrosse association, design work for the Heart disease, Diabetes, and Heart and Stroke foundation, the Cancer Society, the Kids fund and the Vancouver Opera House. And his design work can be found around the world.

Although thoroughly enjoying his work here, Mr. Baker's heart was in fashion. This passion drove him to begin school in Los Angeles and New York. While attending school at these prestigious institutions he was honored with a trip to Paris for being the most accomplished artist of the school year. He began a new career as a fashion designer and worked for design houses such as Donna Karan and the Gap, and CAD design work for Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor, and Lacoste. After studying and working for 9 years in Paris, London, and New York, Todd finally came home to his family. Upon his return his dream has been to carry on a cultural tradition of bringing knowledge to the people thru the looking glass of the northwest coast native art and its legends. Through his art, Mr. Baker has indeed given much to the world.

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