Join me February 2nd, 6:30 PM at Apple Williamsburg!!

Happy Friday Darlings,

I hope you've all been having a fantastic January!! Mine has been extremely hectic with new projects, sorting things for my future in the US, and everything in between. That said, I have some enormously exciting news to share with all of you...I will be speaking at the Apple Store in Williamsburg this coming Thursday February 2nd, 2017 at 6:30 PM!!!!

It has been an absolute dream of mine, since moving to New York nearly 8 years ago, to speak at the Apple Store about my career and all that has brought me to this point. I still can't believe it is really happening. If you are in New York and would like to attend, please make sure to RSVP here:

https://concierge.apple.com/events/R594/meagan-morrison/6230430044641488135/en_US

I will be doing a Keynote Speech, Q&A, as well as illustrating live on the iPad Pro. I'll also be able to work hands on with those who attend and wish to draw with the iPad Pro as well.

Really hope to see you there!!

Much love,

Meag xx

NYFW September 2016 Roundup!!

Happy September My Darlings!! 

It seems utterly crazy that I'm writing this as we approach the end of the month already (holy smokes!!). Tomorrow I'm kickstarting a very exciting project (which I will discuss in the next post) and Friday is my BIRTHDAY, WAHOO!! But before all that, I had a crazy exciting NYFW that I neglected to update you on here. To summarize, I partnered with W Magazine to illustrate the gorgeous ladies attending their IT GIRL Luncheon. Below is model Ellie Stuart Hunter and Broadway actress Cynthia Erivo holding their portraits from the luncheon...


The first show I attended this season (actually the last three seasons for that matter) was Creatures of Comfort. I drew live from the runway and was so enchanted with their prints and colorblocking.

Then I partnered with Refinery 29 to promote Papyrus' room in the 29Rooms Fashion Art Funhouse in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

This was my first time attending 29Rooms so I went utterly bananas taking selfies in all the cool spaces.

I finished the week with a drawing marathon at Lulu's Blogger Style Studio NYFW event with my friend Brooke Hagel. I got to draw this cool chic below in her Tokyo-esque street-style look.

Somewhere in the midst of it all, I managed to do an interview with Jetsetter.com, giving a candid insider's perspective of what NYFW is really like for a fashion illustrator.

And THEN it was finally time for the 2016 Bloglovin H&M Awards, where I was nominated for Best Design Blog, and I WON!!!!!

As if the week couldn't get any better, I finished it off spending two days with the DVF team and my Mom, who flew in from Toronto for the special experience. We got to watch an exclusive fashion show of the Fall 2016 collection, get fitted for a custom wrap dress, and eat breakfast with Diane in her office. TOTALLY SURREAL. Just look at this photo of my Mom and I with Diane. We are her two blonde bookends.

It's such an exciting time for their brand with their new Creative Director Jonathan Saunders taking the lead. Below is my illustration of one of their new SS17 looks.

To finish off the season, I somehow got cited in a New York Times Article on the revival of fashion illustration. You can imagine how bloody ecstatic I was receiving a google alert, notifying me that I was mentioned in the NYTIMES!!

The article is a great read, by the way, for anyone interested in fashion illustration and where it's headed. So that about sums up my NYFW this season!! I'm so excited for my new partnership that begins tomorrow. I'll be sharing that in the next post so stay tuned. 

Much love,
Meag xx

NOMINATED FOR BLOGLOVIN' BEST DESIGN BLOG AWARD!!

BABIES!! I'm SO over the moon, thrilled to share, that I've been nominated for a 2016 BLOGLOVIN' AWARD for Best Design Blog presented by H&M!!!! Oh my word, the announcement will be made on September 12th which is roughly the 6 year anniversary of Travel Write Draw. I can't even believe it. It feels like just yesterday I was starting this little blog with such big hopes and dreams and I'm beyond grateful for all your continued support.

If you can, PLEASE VOTE FOR ME at the link: http://www.bloglovin.com/awards

Scroll down to Best Design Blog and tap VOTE under Travel Write Draw!!!!

So much love and hugs my dears!!
Meag xx

My Quitter Story with @FohrCard

Good Morning My Loves,

A couple weeks ago I invited the lovely team over at Fohr Card into my home to share my quitter story. By that I mean the story of leaving Toronto for NYC to pursue my dream of fashion illustration, and again when I left my corporate job here to run Travel Write Draw full-time. Check out the video above and the full interview over on their blog here!!

I'm heading out on my next overseas adventure shortly so stay tuned for updates!!

Much love,
Meag xx

Bustle x H&M Summer Feature

Happy Sunday Darlings,

Last month just before I left for Portugal and right after I returned from Japan, I got the opportunity to play dress-up with Bustle and H&M for a photo shoot in my favorite NYC Summer spot. I also got to share where I go for inspiration, what is on my Summer bucketlist, and everything in between. Check out the feature here: http://www.bustle.com/articles/157466-fashion-illustrator-meagan-morrison-of-travel-write-draw-dishes-on-summer-style-her-new-york and see how I put together my favorite look from the new collection.

Much love,
Meag xx

Lucky Shops Feature: My Perfect Outfit

Since branching out on my own to work full-time for Travel Write Draw, I have had to nail down my daily uniform to a perfect science. I simply don't have the brain capacity to conceive of new looks everyday for every different meeting, lunch, pr press event, and pitch I go to. So here it is, My Perfect Outfit, now on Lucky Shops: 

http://www.luckyshops.com/article/fashion-illustrator-meagan-morrison

Much love,
Meag xx

Photo by Sam Teich

Harper's Bazaar Commission: Fashion Month Illustrated

From the time I was a little girl, I have LOVED reading Harper's Bazaar. The look and feel of the magazine, the way the photos seemed larger than life, for me it was the the holy grail of fashion magazines. That is why when I got the email confirming I would be partnering with them on 5 illustrations from this September's fashion week season, I was over the moon elated!! Check out the Editor's Favorite Looks Illustrated by moi here: 

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-week/g6329/top-runway-spring-2016/

Much love,
Meag xx

WWW's Ultimate Guide to Fashion's Best Illustrators

I have been reading Who What Wear since before I packed my bags, and hauled my life to NYC to pursue my career as a Fashion Illustrator 6 years ago. So you can imagine how excited I was when I landed on their list of Fashion's Best Illustrators to Follow!! Check out all the mega (and super unique) talent they selected in the link above.

Much love,
Meag xx

Harper's BAZAAR 12 Fashion Illustrators to Follow

In the midst of all this crazy amazing stuff happening with Vanity Fair and Karlie Kloss regramming my illustration of her during NYFW, I somehow managed to make it onto the Harper's Bazaar revised list of 12 Fashion Illustrators to Follow on Instagram. When this list came out a year ago, September 2014, I was so sad to not make the cut. BUT it fuelled me that much more to keep pushing and getting bigger partnerships and more awareness of Travel Write Draw. The moral here: never say never, it isn't over till you quit, work harder than you ever dreamed imaginable, and do cool shit....I think that just about sums it up :)

Vanity Fair's Top 5 Must-Follow Fashion Illustrators

Helloooooo Loves!!

We are hours away from the start of New York Fashion Week and I'm prepping for one of my most exciting seasons yet...and then this went live today - Vanity Fair's list of 5 must follow fashion illustrators. Needless to say, I'm so honored and can't wait to share what I have in store this season!!

Stay tuned...

Much love,
Meag xx

Podcast Interview with Smart Creative Women

Hi Dolls!!!!

I'm finally back from Paris Fashion Week and in the office playing catch up. But I wanted to quickly share this awesome interview I took part in with the incredible Monica Lee of Smart Creative Women. I talked all about the journey of my career, being a traveling fashion illustrator, the industry, and everything in between. Click on the image above to have a listen!! Hope you enjoy and I'll get my Postcard from Paris Men's Fashion Week up shortly.

Much love,
Meag xx

New Press: Vogue Japan, Man Repeller, & Huff Post!!

Hello My Loves!!

The past two weeks have been so exciting in the press arena and I just wanted to share a few of the highlights with you. From Vogue Japan interviewing me on my travel habits and inspired artwork, to Man Repeller naming me one of their Top 10 illustrators to follow; I'm incredibly honored but more importantly grateful. Put positive intentions into the universe and attract it right back to you!!

Much love,
Meag xx

#MyLifeMyHair with Pantene & Lo Bosworth!!

Happy Friday Loves!!

I'm SO excited to share with you my feature with Pantene Hair and the lovely Lo Bosworth of The Lo Down (my fav Laguna Beach alum) where we are talking hair (naturally), personal style, travel, illustration, NYC, and everything in between!! Best part is I get to draw her at the end!!

Check, check, check it out for yourself and let me know your thoughts.

Much love,
Meag xx

Interview with Fashionista.com!!

Happy Wednesday Dolls!!

A few weeks ago I was interviewed, by the lovely Dhani Mau of Fashionista.com, for an article on "How to Make It as a Fashion Illustrator in 2015." I was so honored to be considered a relevant voice and authority on the topic of fashion illustration today, especially to be written up alongside my longstanding blog/illustrator idol Katie Rodgers of Paper Fashion. I have been following her blog since the time I was still an illustration student at FIT from 2009 - 2011. For all my aspiring illustrators out there, this is a must read article - super informative and inspirational.

Much love,
Meag xx

"Drawn to Bermuda" with Conde Nast Traveler LIVE NOW!!

Good Morning My Loves!!

Remember when I took a little excursion to Bermuda back in December?! Well I'm SO thrilled to share that my illustrated adventure to the island with Conde Nast Traveler and Bermuda Tourism is online now at cntraveler.com/drawntobermuda!! I don't want to show too much here because I would rather you see the full story over on CNT. Still more to come in the March 2015 issue!!

Much love,
Meag xx

Levo League Feature - #MyPowerOutfit

Hi Dolls,

Just wanted to share this feature I did with the wonderful Levo League, an amazing community and career resource for the Gen Y professional female. They asked me about outfitting for multiple freelance occasions and dressing to feel empowered. You can check out my tips and tricks in the full feature here: My Power Outfit: Fashion Illustrator Meagan Morrison.

Much love,
Meag xx

In Teen Vogue February 2015 - From Russia With Love

Hello Darlings,

I'm back in the magical Empire State and my first week brought in some very exciting things!! For one, I finally got to see my illustration included in the February issue of Teen Vogue (see above). Style Features Director Andrew Bevan, who I met over breakfast at Hotel Metropol during MBFWRussia in Moscow last October, suggested featuring one of my fashion illustrations in his fashion week recap.

I actually didn't know which image they included until I spotted the February issue on newsstands this past Tuesday...et voila!! Peep the large scale version below. Such an exciting and encouraging way to kick off 2015. I'm also working out other adventures for this month and can't wait to share with you all. How has the start of the new year been for you?! Would love to hear any suggestions you have for helpful posts in the future. Let me know in the comments below.

Much love,
Meag xx

InStyle Magazine Feature @TravelWriteDraw

Happy Holidays My Loves, 

I have made my way back to Canada to be with my family for the break. I was so pleasantly surprised last night to discover this InStyle Magazine article which features my Instagram @TravelWriteDraw as one of the Top 15 Fashion Meets Art accounts to follow!! I'm so honored to be included alongside some of my favorite accounts out there like @PariDust, @HomeontheRunway, and @Kalen_Hollomon.

So much has happened this year since starting my own company. I feel incredibly blessed but also very nervous about maintaing the momentum with the holidays approaching. It seems that opportunities keep getting bigger and better. How does one keep it all going?! I'm looking forward to writing some more retrospective and helpful content on the blog this break. My hope is to help anyone out there who is also contemplating starting on their own.

Much love,
Meag xx

Represented by The Illustration Room

Hi Chickadees, Happy Tuesday!!

I'm currently working on commissions and simultaneously preparing to travel for the next two weeks, from snow to beach weather. But I wanted to pop-up quickly for air to announce that as of October 2014 I'm being represented by The Illustration Room agency. After over three years of working entirely on my own as an illustrator, I have finally signed with my first agent to represent me in Asia and Australia. This is such an exciting moment in my journey of working full-time as a fashion illustrator and I appreciate it that much more having worked so independently these past few years.

Cheers to believing in yourself no matter what and always following your heart. Still so much more to share here!!

Much love,
Meag xx

Illustrations for VOGUE Russia

Hello, Hello My Loves!!

How has your week been thus far?! I'm finally back again, much later than I wanted to be, but grateful to find some time to connect with you all here. This post is devoted to all the illustrations I created backstage, from the runway, and at my hotel room during MBFWRussia for VOGUE Russia daily.

The designers featured in order are Alena Akhmadullina (Image 1), Viva Vox (Image 2-4), Laroom (Image 5-6), Galetsky (Image 7), Bella Potemkina (Image 8), and OFERA by Oksana Fedorova (Image 9-11). I absolutely loved these six collections and really felt my perception of Russian fashion expanding after having viewed them in real life. What do you think?