tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22460552246976477952024-03-28T20:29:50.007-07:00Travel Write DrawBY MEAGAN MORRISONMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.comBlogger330125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-36466168837250767442018-04-28T11:23:00.002-07:002018-04-28T11:26:16.336-07:00We've Moved!! Head on over to TravelWriteDraw.com!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I'm so thrilled to finally share the launch of the NEW <a href="http://travelwritedraw.com/">TravelWriteDraw.com</a>!! We will no longer be updating here so do grab your passports and head on over there now. So excited for this next chapter. Thank you for everything.
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All my love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com208tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-63495723136288929972017-09-07T04:10:00.001-07:002017-09-07T04:22:29.726-07:00Day of The Orchid x European Union <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm so excited to finally share with you this project I worked on in secrecy for several months this past Spring. In February 2017, I was approached by the Dutch Flower Agency and the European Union, to bring their "Show Who You Are" Orchid Campaign to life, through fashion illustrations married with photos of 12 different species of orchids. The premise of the assignment was to illustrate, both literally and figuratively, the various moments in which you could gift someone an orchid. Whether it's to celebrate someone's promotion or birthday, or help to brighten someone's day when they aren't feeling well, the orchid is such a beautiful way to say that you care. I had such an amazing and inspiring time articulating each of these scenarios using high fashion illustrations and photos of the orchids. I couldn't wait to share the results with you.<br />
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The best part of all is that you can hang these illustrations in your home with the downloadable calendar. And you can also discover which of these 25,000 different orchids best matches your personality by filling out the test using the Orchitypes tool here: <a href="https://www.orchitypes.eu/">https://www.orchitypes.eu/</a><br />
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A little more information on the campaign here:<br />
The ongoing promotion campaign ‘We feel better around orchids’ is an initiative of Flower council of Holland. The goal of the campaign is to inform consumers within the Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom and Germany about the versatility of the orchid, to inspire them and to stimulate awareness and sales. For more information please visit the following website:<br />
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Website: <a href="https://www.orchidsinfo.eu/#!/en/">www.orchidsinfo.eu</a> <br />
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I'm going to share my favorite sketches from the group here and on Instagram (though truthfully I love them all) and can't wait to hear your thoughts. <br />
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Much love,<br />
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<br />Meagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com101tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-39838550227812740802017-04-15T07:53:00.002-07:002017-04-15T07:57:43.282-07:00Meagan Morrison Presents The Met Store x Caran d'Ache<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Happy Easter Weekend!! It's been ages since I've been on the blog. 2017 has been one of the hardest, craziest, jam-packed years of my life thus far. Between work, renewing my visa, and general business maintenance, I feel like I've barely lifted my head up. BUT the great news is I've been blessed with a number of dream collaborations like the one I'm about to share with you. This coming Friday April 21, from 6:30 - 8:30 I will be at The Met Store (as in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Store) to do a live demo with their exclusive line of Caran d'Ache art supplies!! I'll be talking about my career and opening the floor to a Q&A.
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If you are in New York this coming Friday, be sure to come by!! I can't wait to see you all there!!<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com181tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-73367632093310294492017-01-27T10:27:00.002-08:002017-01-28T09:03:01.860-08:00Join me February 2nd, 6:30 PM at Apple Williamsburg!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Happy Friday Darlings,<br />
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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 <a href="https://concierge.apple.com/events/R594/meagan-morrison/6230430044641488135/en_US">Apple Store in Williamsburg this coming Thursday February 2nd, 2017 at 6:30 PM</a>!!!!<br />
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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:<br />
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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.<br />
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We made it!! Happy 2017!! I don't know about you, but the sun has been BEAMING through my parent's living room window since yesterday morning, and for the first time ever, it really feels like a New Year. I'm not sure why this year feels so different from all the others. Maybe in part because there was such an overwhelming, worldwide, collective-desire to leave 2016 behind. But truthfully, I felt different. Unlike every other family member of mine, my eyes welled with tears when the clock struck midnight on January 1st. I was SO sad to see 2016 go.<br />
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2016 was an enormous year for me both personally and professionally. I landed some major dream clients, from Dior to Emirates, filmed a campaign commercial in Hong Kong with DFS (absolute bliss!!), had a gallery show with Gemfields and IMG during NYFW, shared breakfast with the incomparable DVF, and got a mention in the New York Times. I paid off all my student/start-up debt and finally made it safely into the black. But beyond all that, 2016 took me around the world to make peace with my past, in ways I can't quite explain here. I revisited some of my favorite places on earth but also saw so many of my dream destinations for the very first time.<br />
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When I write all that down, it feels fairly obvious why I would hate to bid adieu to 2016. But life, and all of its great mysteries, do not allow you to live in the past. We must move forward no matter how hard we try to stay still. So the question I can't help but ask myself is: what in the world comes next? How the hell do I sustain this momentum? Better yet, how, and in it what ways do I want to take my business to the next level? Ok, so maybe I have more than one question for myself here, ha!<br />
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You see my friends, one slightly negative thing about Instagram is it tends to become a never-ending highlight reel of all the best moments of one's life. No one, or very few of us, are posting moments of defeat or self-doubts. I never post the frustrations of chasing late payments or navigating difficult areas of running your own business. But it's all there and it's all true. I'm not saying those highlight moments aren't real, because they absolutely are. But so too are all the cloudy, murky moments of confusion. I guess I can't help but feel the tense pull between needing to do what's best for me and my business behind the scenes, and keeping the color filled world of Travel Write Draw alive on Instagram.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>What makes this year slightly more difficult is that I have to decide (rather soon!!) whether to pursue my Green Card or renew my O-1 for another 3 years. After 8 years in NYC, it absolutely feels like home, but I have to ask myself whether I really see myself here for the long run. I ultimately need to want to stay the next 7-8 years in NYC in order for the Green Card to be worth it... <br />
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I wish I could conclude something here and say that I know how everything is going to play out, but that would be a boldface lie. Part of the great thrill and challenge is NOT knowing. The irony is, I just finished writing a piece for you all here on the top 5 tips for freelance fashion illustrators, and the truth is, I don't have all the answers. I'm figuring this all out alongside every one of you. Even this holiday break made me a bit anxious over posting less on Instagram for fear of being left behind. How do we stay peaceful, balanced, and in-tuned with ourselves, when the world is so preoccupied with our outside accomplishments?<br />
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I hope this letter at the minimum, gives you a little glimpse into my world and current state of mind. No matter how successful we are, there will always be things we dream of accomplishing. And if I can advocate for something positive, it would be to look back on how much you've already done!! Part of why I didn't want to leave 2016 is because I didn't spend enough time relishing in all that was good while it was happening. And now I feel like the slate has been wiped clean again and we start from the beginning. Lets be real, you can't win an Oscar every damn year, but maybe, just maybe, you can win something even greater: peace of mind. The glory, after all, is in you...<br />
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I look forward to sharing this new chapter with you as it reveals itself.<br />
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Much love always and Godspeed,<br />
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Happy Holidays My Loves!!<br />
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I hope you've all had the most amazing time celebrating with your families, eating delicious food, and catching up on sleep. With 2017 quite literally around the corner, and so many thoughts swirling through my head, it feels like the perfect time to reflect on the past 2.5 years of running Travel Write Draw full-time. I've had so many ups and downs, SO many highs and lows since quitting my corporate design job in NYC, that it feels only right to share a few tips that I found enormously helpful throughout this time in my life. And let me begin my saying as a *disclaimer* that I'm entirely aware that no two lives are the same. What works for me may not work for you. But at the very least, you can use this list as a point of reference as you prepare to kick some serious ASS in 2017!! So here goes it...<br />
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<b>1. Write Your Mission Statement: </b>One habit I picked up while working full-time was goal planning. It was part of our bi-annual reviews with our managers. We had to map out our goals and to-do's from two weeks, to 3 months, to 6 months, to 2 years. It coincides with "defining what success looks like to you" and it is super important. If you don't know where you are going or what you hope to achieve, how can you expect to attract clients who do? When you are direct, determined, clear and purposeful about your work, you are doing 50% of the work for the clients by showing them how brilliantly you align with their brand. For me, Travel Write Draw has always been about (you guessed it) travel, fashion, and illustration; it's about where these three passions of mine intersect. My career mission is defined by these three passions and ultimately all the content I produce and clients I attract fall into this intersection. Start 2017 by defining your freelance career mission statement, produce portfolio work from there, and watch how the clients come to you.<br />
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<b>2. A Structured Schedule: </b>This point isn't entirely specific to fashion illustrators, but it is however one of the most important pillars of my "survival guide". When I first left my corporate job, one of the hardest adjustments I had to make (apart from not knowing where my paycheck would be coming from week to week) was not having an office to commute to 5 days of the week. The lack of structure was almost paralyzing. It certainly didn't help that I was living in a shoebox in the West Village where my bed and desk were a half a meter apart. But once I moved to my place in Williamsburg, and gained 3 separate rooms outside my bedroom, life started to become more manageable.<br />
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I joined Classpass this year and every Sunday I would book my morning workouts for the week. Monday at 9 AM was boxing, Tuesday at 8 AM was pilates, Wednesday at 8:30 AM was hip hop yoga, and so on...and by the time I finished my workout class and walked home to shower, my client emails were rolling in and ready to be answered. It might seem silly but having the structure of these classes kept me sane. They got me out of the house, cleared my head, made me feel good both physically and emotionally, and ultimately became the framework of my schedule. Whatever it is, be it exercise, walking your dog, meditation, or a coffee run, starting your week with structure will help you to stay in balance while weathering the unpredictable ups and downs of your freelance career.<br />
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<a name='more'></a><b>3. Treat Your Instagram Like the Face of Your Company: </b>This might seem fairly obvious at this point in the game, but your Instagram account is your new bright and beautiful LinkedIn. To be honest, I still have to remind myself that perfecting content or producing new illustrations just for Instagram, is not time wasted, but time invested in my profession. Your Instagram is the most outward facing part of your brand and the most easily accessed by prospective clients. For all the shit-talking and eye-rolling I see coming from casual Instagram users, what they are neglecting to acknowledge is that this is business. It takes skills to cultivate an audience, keep them, and ultimately monetize your feed. I owe SO much of my success to this platform and thank my lucky stars everyday that I launched my career at a time when social media became so prevalent. I don't know how long this wave will last for, but I do know that you should make hay while the sun shines...which leads me to my next point.<br />
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<b>4. Do NOT Forget Your Personal Work: </b>I know I just finished talking about how Instagram is king and that you should absolutely devote time to making your feed as beautifully compelling and aligned with your mission as possible, BUT keep in mind that talent ultimately trumps all. If you've got the skills, and I mean real drawings chops, you will be able to weather every social media app rise and fall that comes your way. So what does all this mean?! It means keep drawing and painting just for you. Keep pushing your boundaries. Keep taking classes to advance your skills. Keep being curious and experimenting. Better yet, maybe these experiments can be integrated into your Instagram feed so you kill two birds with one stone. I know for my feed that there is a very specific type of drawing style that does well, but for me, it happens to make me feel a bit artistically stifled. You may have noticed a lot of my recent work is feeling looser and more gestural and that's because I'm in a phase of experimenting. I'm craving evolution in my work and maybe you do too?!<br />
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<b>5. Avoid Comparing: </b>This seems damn near impossible at times when Instagram makes it absolutely clear (both numerically and otherwise) just how you are stacking up to the competition, but comparison will rob you of joy ALWAYS. Instagram can be an enormously inspiring and gratifying place or a torturous black hole, depending on how you use it. If it means not following other artists or following so many accounts that you can't actually see anything (insert emoji with laugh-cry tears), do whatever it takes to keep this space healthy and positive for you. One thing I saw this year on an Instagram meme no less, was a little girl telling people to just stay in their lanes. But this has stayed with me, the idea of staying in your lane, because what is meant for you will come and what is not will go. If you stay in your lane and focus on your journey you will get to where you need to go with so much less interruption. Be proud of what you are doing and don't forget to look back to see how far you've already come. Reading this post in full was already a step towards a future you desire.<br />
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Was this post helpful for you?! Please leave any additional questions or thoughts below here or on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/travelwritedraw/">Instagram</a>. You know I LOVE to hear from you!! Wishing you a stellar 2017, my darlings. Godspeed.<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com127tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-16189740299233952392016-11-22T08:26:00.001-08:002016-11-22T08:45:51.178-08:00At Home with CNTraveler & DeLonghi!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Tuesday Darlings!!<br />
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I'm SO thrilled to share with you the latest feature I worked on with <a href="http://video.cntraveler.com/watch/the-art-and-inspiration-behind-travelwritedraw-illustrator-meagan-morrison">CNTraveler x DeLonghi</a>. Somewhere between my travels to Dubai and Costa Rica, I invited both brands into my apt to share how I bring my inspirations from abroad, back to my life in NYC. The image above is just a screen-grab so be sure to checkout the <a href="http://video.cntraveler.com/watch/the-art-and-inspiration-behind-travelwritedraw-illustrator-meagan-morrison">FULL VIDEO HERE!!</a><br />
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I hope you love it!!<br />
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Much love,<br />
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Happy Sunday Darlings,
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I'm finally back in NYC for a little while. I've been traveling nonstop for the past 4 weeks and didn't even have the chance to tell you that I was heading to Costa Rica a week ago!! I'm currently in the process of preparing my new illustrated story for Dubai, but in the meantime I'll share with you some of my favorite photos from my stay at <a href="https://papagayo.andaz.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html">Andaz Papagayo</a>.
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I had seen glimpses of this hotel on Instagram prior to visiting but, like most things, nothing compares to seeing it in real life. First off, the climate in Costa Rica is so balmy and tropical. It instantly brought my stress levels down to nonexistent. This photo above is from the reception and it certainly sets the tone for your experience on property. Andaz Papagayo is a perfect paradise retreat for the NYC city girl or boy.
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Just look at their sparkling infinity pool above, which we had nearly to ourselves the entire time we were there. We were visiting right at the end of their rainy season and got so lucky with sunshine everyday.<br />
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I knew I was in for serious trouble though when I first entered my room and saw my own personal terrace overlooking the bay. How was I ever going to be able to leave this place?! That balcony became my outdoor studio for the week and it was perfection...
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Our first morning there, Andaz took us to a small local village where we got to see traditional folk dancing performed by the most beautiful Cost Rican students. I was so beyond inspired watching them dance that I had to keep painting them in my sketchbook to express how I felt.
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We also got to learn about the coffee growing process in Costa Rica and pick beans straight from the trees (see below).
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As soon as I got back to property, I immediately started getting down all that inspiration. There is nothing like drawing straight from your travels and capturing all those vivid first impressions.<br />
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The next morning I was greeted by a monkey on my terrace who came charging towards me when I made the quietest hello. I have never experienced anything like that before. It was the perfect reminder that Andaz Papagayo is really built into a very natural, tropical landscape.<br />
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Some of my favorite memories on property were having a hot stone massage in the open air cabana overlooking the water, learning mixology at Chao Pescao while designing my own signature cocktail, as well as eating the most incredible ceviche our last night at Ostra. It was the perfect getaway to recharge before the holiday season in NYC.
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I'm so excited to share my last few projects and adventures of 2016 with you soon. Stay tuned and as always, follow along daily on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/travelwritedraw/">INSTAGRAM @TRAVELWRITEDRAW</a> for more.<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com167tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-89513172950082107462016-11-07T10:49:00.002-08:002016-11-07T11:02:51.547-08:00My DFS Holiday Campaign 2016 in Hong Kong!!<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wU0tqEumh3E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Hello, Hello Darlings!!<br />
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I'm back from my magical whirlwind trip to Dubai. I had the TIME OF MY LIFE on this trip and I'm feeling pretty heartbroken to be back. So much dancing, so many adventures, and so many laughs were had over two weeks in the UAE. But my return was made infinitely sweeter with the launch of my 2016 DFS Holiday Campaign in Hong Kong. This trip and partnership took place in late June and I was counting down the weeks until I got to share the results with you. This project was an absolute dream come true - to see Travel Write Draw really come into fruition. I still can't believe this happened. See how I immersed myself in this infinitely vibrant city in the video above.<br />
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If you give joy, you will receive it #GiveJoy!! More to come...<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-26120358584291678282016-10-15T13:10:00.003-07:002016-10-15T13:10:53.719-07:00Heading to Dubai Tomorrow with Atlantis, The Palm!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Hello My Loves,<br />
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I wanted to post a quick update to let you all know that I'm heading to Dubai tomorrow with Atlantis, The Palm!! This will be my first time returning to the city since my original visit 6 years. As some of you know, Dubai was the trip that inspired me to start TravelWriteDraw which is why I'm so excited to be returning for my career. I can't wait to share what I'll be working on from this trip. Be sure to follow my adventure over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/travelwritedraw/">Instagram @TravelWriteDraw</a>. I'll be posting there daily.<br />
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Stay tuned for more darlings!!<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-11464361962532586182016-10-06T09:33:00.001-07:002016-10-06T09:37:08.246-07:00Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi Darlings,<br />
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I hope you are all having a fantastic start to October!! Fortunately the weather is still forgiving in NYC and the sun is shining brightly through my favorite cafe window here in Williamsburg. I just wanted to share that I finally received my 2016 Bloglovin x H&M Award for Best Design Blog in the mail this past Monday and I couldn't be more elated. I haven't won an award since high school haha!! Holding it feels equally invigorating and surreal.<br />
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I realize that an award is really just, well, an award, and that we shouldn't get too caught-up in accolades. The real reward ultimately is doing work that is honest, fulfilling, that inspires yourself and others. But it feels amazing after 6 years of running Travel Write Draw to be acknowledged by the Bloglovin' community and all of you, my amazing readers!! So, without further ado, thank you x 1,000,000 from the bottom of my heart to everyone who voted, leaves comments, shares my content, and writes me to share their story. You have no idea how beautifully you have all colored my world. Here is to many more years to come of adventures with Travel Write Draw. I feel this is really just the beginning.<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-3750099264468107382016-09-21T19:03:00.001-07:002016-09-21T19:03:46.332-07:00Illustrating for Dior x Bergdorf Goodman!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi Again Friends,
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I'm over the moon to finally share with you that I'm partnering with Dior in celebration of their exclusive Winter 2016 Fashion Show Bag at <a href="http://blog.bergdorfgoodman.com/women/designers/dior-illustrator/">Bergdorf Goodman!</a>!<br />
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I have been working on this project in secrecy since May of 2016. Can you imagine trying to keep this in for that long?! I produced 3 custom illustrations to promote the event and I'll be doing live fashion portraits Sept 22-23 from 12-4 PM as a gift with purchase.<br />
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Below are the other 2 pieces I created specifically for the Dior event at BG:<br />
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And here is the invite that BG sent out to their Dior customers:
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I always get so excited seeing my artwork married with the brand logos and type for an official invitation.
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I also got to speak with the Social Media / Marketing team over at BG to discuss the partnership with Dior and they posted about it on their blog (see above). Here is the link as well:
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If you live in NYC, do not hesitate to stop by. I would love to meet you!! More to come.<br />
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Happy September My Darlings!!
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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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BKEhg8Aj7xh/?taken-by=wmag">IT GIRL Luncheon</a>. Below is model Ellie Stuart Hunter and Broadway actress Cynthia Erivo holding their portraits from the luncheon...<br />
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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.<br />
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Then I partnered with Refinery 29 to promote Papyrus' room in the 29Rooms Fashion Art Funhouse in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
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This was my first time attending 29Rooms so I went utterly bananas taking selfies in all the cool spaces.
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I finished the week with a drawing marathon at Lulu's Blogger Style Studio NYFW event with my friend <a href="http://fabulousdoodles.blogspot.com/">Brooke Hagel</a>. I got to draw this cool chic below in her Tokyo-esque street-style look.
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Somewhere in the midst of it all, I managed to do an interview with <a href="https://www.jetsetter.com/magazine/913/new-york-fashion-week">Jetsetter.com</a>, giving a candid insider's perspective of what NYFW is really like for a fashion illustrator.
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And THEN it was finally time for the 2016 Bloglovin H&M Awards, where I was nominated for Best Design Blog, and I WON!!!!!
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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.
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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.
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To finish off the season, I somehow got cited in a <a href="http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/09/15/fashion/fashion-illustration-exhibitions.html?referer">New York Times Article</a> 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!!
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<a href="http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/09/15/fashion/fashion-illustration-exhibitions.html?referer">The article</a> 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.
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-41188356328990736012016-08-15T11:25:00.002-07:002016-08-15T11:25:38.778-07:00CNTraveler Illustrated Rome Guide<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Hello My Loves,<br />
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I'm back from the most blissful vacation in Croatia and I'm SO excited to share with you this illustrated guide I created exclusively for <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-08-08/5-common-mistakes-travelers-make-in-rome">Conde Nast Traveler</a> from my trip to Rome last month. As you know, I stayed with Rome Cavalieri and had the pleasure of interviewing their Digital Marketing & Communications Manager on all things Roman etiquette. This guide is the result of that interview. I hope you love it.<br />
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Check it out here: <a href="http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-08-08/5-common-mistakes-travelers-make-in-rome">http://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-08-08/5-common-mistakes-travelers-make-in-rome</a><br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xx Meagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-33079319632463916592016-08-05T06:23:00.000-07:002016-08-05T06:24:50.155-07:00Croatia Bound Today, Wahoo!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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My Darlings!!<br />
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I can't even believe it but today I am heading off to Croatia!! I booked this vacation thinking work would be calm during August, but as it turns out, I am completely WRONG. I have so much on my plate in preparation for September/Fashion Month and I'm completely overwhelmed. Looks like I'll be very much on email for the next 9 days lol.<br />
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As always, be sure to follow my adventures in Croatia on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/travelwritedraw/">INSTAGRAM @TravelWriteDraw</a>!!<br />
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Excited to share all the new partnerships I have coming up next month.<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-66975994898084509982016-08-01T16:17:00.001-07:002016-08-01T16:19:37.267-07:00NOMINATED FOR BLOGLOVIN' BEST DESIGN BLOG AWARD!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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BABIES!! I'm SO over the moon, thrilled to share, that I've been nominated for a <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/awards">2016 BLOGLOVIN' AWARD for Best Design Blog presented by H&M</a>!!!! 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.<br />
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Scroll down to Best Design Blog and tap VOTE under Travel Write Draw!!!!<br />
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So much love and hugs my dears!!<br />
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Hello Darlings,
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I've finally returned from my whirlwind adventure in Italy and can't wait to share with you the highlights of my trip with the beautiful <a href="http://www.romecavalieri.com/">Rome Cavalieri</a>. For those of you who aren't familiar with the property, it sits right above the eternal city, giving you the most unparalleled panorama views of Rome. And despite all the gold embellishment and 5 star sparkle, it feels like a true home away from home. In fact, it feels like you are visiting your very wealthy relatives who host the most lively pool parties, own the most extensive personal Italian art-collection, and boast the most warmhearted staff who make you feel so cared for.
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My fellow travel mates and I, including <a href="http://visualcountry.com/">Meagan Cignoli</a>, <a href="http://www.samhorine.com/">Sam Horine</a>, <a href="http://the12ishstyle.com/">Katie Sturino</a>, and <a href="http://thetravelcurator.com/">Melanie Brandman</a>, arrived in Rome bright and early on Saturday July 9th and kicked off our day with breakfast by the pool at <a href="http://www.romecavalieri.com/uliveto.php">L'Uliveto</a>. The photo above was taken from my Imperial Room bedroom balcony. The view was just breathtaking spanning the entire city (you can see the dome of St. Peter's Bascilia to the far right).<br />
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For us, Day 1 was really about familiarizing ourselves with the property. We got to have a personal tour of the art collection, followed by an incredible walk through of the wine cellar with Sommelier Marco Reitano, before heading upstairs to the top floor for dinner at <a href="http://www.romecavalieri.com/lapergola.php">La Pergola</a>. You can see from the photo above that the art collection hangs freely and openly amongst the hallways. The hotel is like an all access art gallery.
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Honestly, I'm not quite sure I have the words to portray just HOW incredible the meal was at La Pergola. It is the only three Michelin star restaurant in Rome, and certainly one of the best in all of Italy. We got to meet the lovely and humble resident chef <a href="http://heinzbeck.com/">Heinz Beck</a> and I had the privilege to chat with him one on one regarding his research/practice in molecular gastronomy. The dish pictured above was the first on our 7 course menu, amberjack tartare on strawberry ice crush, almond mouse and finger lime.
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Day 2 began with an amazing yoga session in the hotel park, followed by a mind-blowing chakra stone massage at the <a href="http://www.romecavalieri.com/grandspa.php">Cavalieri Grand Spa Club</a>, and the famous Sunday Brunch at L'Uliveto. I promised myself I would exercise self-control on this trip, but honestly once you see a fresh bowl of stracciatella sitting next to a mountain of fresh basil, I threw all rules out the window...
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Fortunately we had the afternoon at leisure to run off some of our breakfast before our evening food tour...
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I've never really mentioned this here but I am an enormous Anthony Bourdain fangirl, so you can imagine how absolutely elated I was when we kicked off the food tour at <a href="http://www.bonci.it/">Bonci</a> (the same pizza spot from Bourdain's layover episode in Rome). AND it was every bit as mouthwatering as I had hoped it would be.
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From there things escalated to a dinner overlooking the Trevi Fountain, I repeat TREVI FOUNTAIN!! In all the times I've visited Rome, I have never seen this spectacular site from above. And as if things couldn't get any better, we finished the evening with gelato at Giolitti and all 5 New Yorkers boarded our personal vintage <a href="http://www.bicibaci.com/en">Bici & Baci</a> vespas to tour Rome by night.
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Rome Cavalieri, let me just say in the interest of full disclosure, that was probably the greatest night I have ever had in Italy!! I can't thank you enough. AND to think there was still another day of the trip to go...Day 3 started with a private tour of the Vatican Gardens and of course St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
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The last time I visited Vatican City I was an art history student at McGill University. It felt absolutely surreal to be walking through 10 years later as a professional artist. It's amazing how life plays out sometimes.
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And I honestly appreciate it even more today, than the first time I ever saw it.
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A very special thank you to Meagan Cignoli for capturing this moment above. There was something so beautiful and divine about the lighting in the garden.
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After our tour we headed back to the hotel for a beautiful picnic at Rome Cavalieri. The kitchen prepared the most amazing dishes complemented by Moet Chandon and our two celebrity dogs (my new best friends), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/toastmeetsworld/?hl=en">Toast Meets World</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/muppetsrevenge/?hl=en">Muppets Revenge</a>.<br />
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Just look at Toast and I above laughing at all of our inside jokes. Rome Cavalieri actually has a VIP dog program which is pretty darn glamorous if you ask me.
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After our picnic, it was time for a little cabana experience by the pool before getting ready for dinner in the Trastevere.
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The next morning I left for Milan and eventually returned to Rome Cavalieri to finish off my last few evenings in Italy with them. I felt this huge sense of relief returning to the hotel, when the transfer arrived at Termini station to retrieve me. It had truly become a home away from home for me and I think that is a testimony to the staff and culture they foster there. I would like to extend a very BIG thank you to Frederick Hawkins and Britta Krug for making this trip so extraordinarily special. Your kindness, knowledge, and warmth made this trip so unforgettable. I'm still dreaming of my days there...<br />
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Until the next adventure!!<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-20490602486251256502016-07-07T08:13:00.004-07:002016-07-07T08:13:58.463-07:00Rome Italy Bound with Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, Hello Again My Loves!!
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I hope everyone is having a fantastic week. I'm still suffering from jetlag post Hong Kong but the good news is I'm heading to Romaaaa tomorrow and will likely get my sleep in order there. It's been 10 years since I last visited Rome (yes 10 years!!) and I can't wait to experience it with the exquisitiely beautiful <a href="http://www.romecavalieri.com/">Rome Cavalieri</a>. I'll also be making a quick trip to Milan for the first time too. As always, be sure to follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/travelwritedraw/">Instagram @TravelWriteDraw</a> for all the hourly updates as well as my Snapchat: meagan_morrison!!<br />
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Can't wait to show you how Travel Write Draw does Italy!!<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-73866595369196947042016-07-03T17:30:00.003-07:002016-07-03T17:34:52.895-07:00Postcard from Hong Kong<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Hola Darlings!!<br />
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I hope you are all having an amazing weekend. I just returned from my Hong Kong adventure and wanted to share a few of my favorite snapshots before I get too busy again. I absolutely LOVED HK!! It quite honestly might be one of my all time favorite cities. We spent a good two days filming for DFS T Galleria's newest campaign, which will launch in a few weeks time, and got to see the very best of the city. I'm battling some serious jetlag at the moment and leave for Rome on Friday so wish me luck and enjoy!!<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xx<br />
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Can you spot our camera guy in the left corner, white t-shirt, over my shoulder?
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Good Morning My Loves!!!!<br />
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I'm SO thrilled to share that I'm heading to Hong Kong today for a very special (secret) project with <a href="https://www.dfs.com/en/airport-new-york">DFS T Galleria</a>. Though I can't disclose too much at the moment, I will be filming there and giving behind the scene peaks of the whole journey over on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/travelwritedraw/">Instagram @TravelWriteDraw</a> so make sure you stay tuned.<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-39931612517304795712016-06-21T12:27:00.002-07:002016-08-29T11:54:53.118-07:00UNVEILED by Laredo Montoneri <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVE_yq7MVSr5VDL90hYk2PHYfWhg-Pi-brqnvHv67NoL4arsHuUJ3jhOWXYU4xCjmWUN8YWThL1eArdKbotsUirESN_c3iI5rGvhSpLLR3S3yK4gSCAe1qKDzjlwfCOas2qdOvpOEWoc4/s1600/MeaganMorrisonTravelWriteDrawFashionIllustration_LaredoMontoneri1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVE_yq7MVSr5VDL90hYk2PHYfWhg-Pi-brqnvHv67NoL4arsHuUJ3jhOWXYU4xCjmWUN8YWThL1eArdKbotsUirESN_c3iI5rGvhSpLLR3S3yK4gSCAe1qKDzjlwfCOas2qdOvpOEWoc4/s1400/MeaganMorrisonTravelWriteDrawFashionIllustration_LaredoMontoneri1.png" width="560" /></a>
Hello Again Loves,<br />
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I'm so excited and honored to share with you these portraits that my dear friend, and former coworker, <a href="http://www.laredomontoneri.com/">Laredo Montoneri</a> took of me in my home for his personal project UNVEILED. Laredo has been photographing creatives in their natural habitat, from amazing dancers to uber talented jewelry designers, and sharing it across his social platforms. I'm in absolute awe of the results and couldn't wait to have him come to my apartment in Brooklyn to photograph me in my element...<br />
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The painting you see above is from my first gallery show this past New York Fashion Week. I wore this same dress the night of the event. I think the memory of that moment was clearly with me at the time he took this picture.
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The above photo is one of my favorites...a moment of pure happiness!! I believe it takes a lot of trust with a photographer to really let your guard down. Laredo and I, if nothing else, make each other laugh...
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Nothing brings me greater joy than being alone with my thoughts in front of a blank canvas, my paints, and brushes. The possibility to create and bring color and life into the universe is endless...
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I find it really difficult to make direct eye contact with people I don't know, and often shy away from staring directly into a camera lens, which is why I found this last photo to be really moving. Now more than ever, I don't want to shy away from anyone, especially myself. I guess this is the truest definition of being unveiled.<br />
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I would like to extend an enormous thank you to Laredo for this very special experience. You can see more of his work over at <a href="http://www.laredomontoneri.com/">laredomontoneri.com</a>!!<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-85871112148945084702016-06-21T10:38:00.002-07:002016-06-21T10:46:57.176-07:00Illustrated Postcards for Emirates Airlines!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5J6VnDv7cnxAKTxOwSnJLUOb7GZWATDX74oQlOiMufvphUlBqEjrP_iWJSUgFbqJWJSHCCQypN-f4PgF34BGtrqhqduMGnI8UBRrua3d8TgHiWerfsCFxERhgxSILtRbZvt2JHXhPII/s1600/1.EmiratesFinal_DubaiWindow.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5J6VnDv7cnxAKTxOwSnJLUOb7GZWATDX74oQlOiMufvphUlBqEjrP_iWJSUgFbqJWJSHCCQypN-f4PgF34BGtrqhqduMGnI8UBRrua3d8TgHiWerfsCFxERhgxSILtRbZvt2JHXhPII/s1400/1.EmiratesFinal_DubaiWindow.png" width="560" /></a><br />
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Good Afternoon My Loves,
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I'm so thrilled to share with you these custom illustrated postcards I created in partnership with <a href="http://bit.ly/21r3Ekq">Emirates</a> and MyDomaine.com, to highlight the top 6 amenities to enjoy during their new evening A380 flight service from LAX to DXB starting July 1. It was such an honor to work on these illustrations, given my personal affinity for <a href="http://bit.ly/21r3Ekq">Emirates Airlines</a> and the always awe-inspiring U.A.E!! From catching up on your favorite shows, to savouring a cocktail at their fully stocked onboard bar, or freshening up in the shower spa with Bulgari toiletries, the flight is as much the destination as the city itself.<br />
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*Amenities available in First Class on the Emirates A380; select amenities available in Business and Economy Classes.<br />
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Now please excuse me while I dream of boarding this flight myself starting next month...<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xx<br />
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Dream of your outfits and the perfect backdrop for a gorgeous photo...
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Catch-up on all those movies you missed and your favorite shows...
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Enjoy a cocktail or two at their fully-stocked onboard bar...
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Before landing, have a spa experience in the onboard shower...
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And don't forget all the delicious cuisine you get to indulge in during your 16hr flight...Meagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-23603037504624090182016-06-16T08:13:00.001-07:002016-06-16T08:13:58.109-07:00My Quitter Story with @FohrCard<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QcyzLiPzE68" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Good Morning My Loves,<br />
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A couple weeks ago I invited the lovely team over at <a href="http://blog.fohrcard.com/post/2016/6/15/meagan-morrison-is-a-quitter">Fohr Card</a> 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 <a href="http://blog.fohrcard.com/post/2016/6/15/meagan-morrison-is-a-quitter">here</a>!!<br />
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I'm heading out on my next overseas adventure shortly so stay tuned for updates!!<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-13903781620987998442016-05-20T17:46:00.000-07:002016-06-21T10:50:59.821-07:00Postcard from Corinthia Hotel, Lisbon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Hello Darlings!! <br />
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Finally I get to share with you my Postcard from the AMAZING <a href="http://www.corinthia.com/hotels/Lisbon/">Corinthia Hotel Lisbon</a>. It took me a minute to figure out how I was going to capture this heartwarming experience in a single image to open this post. But then I remembered that my first <i>wow</i> impression of this exquisite five-star hotel, happened when I opened the curtains in my room (see below), and saw this glorious view of the city from my window. I knew I had to portray the wonderful cityscape in her chic, wide-leg pants...<br />
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So here is the thing my friends, I want to get really real with you about this hotel experience, because it was unlike any trip I have ever been on. Corinthia Lisbon makes it their mission to show you not only an impeccable stay at their hotel, but ALSO the very best of what this city has to offer. So if you are wanting to go to Lisbon and leave feeling like you dove right into the heart of the city, look no further than this hotel.<br />
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When I first arrived at my room, my dining table was adorned with a beautiful fruit tart and welcome letter from the sweet general manager Roderick Micallef (see above). Almost immediately after settling in, the hotel's pr manager Maria Galante, aka the heart & soul of Hotel Corinthia Lisbon, whisked myself and my travel mates down to the <a href="http://www.corinthia.com/hotels/lisbon/spa-and-wellbeing/">SPA</a> for an aromatherapy massage to get us back in balance after our <a href="http://travelwritedraw.blogspot.com/2016/05/first-class-to-lisbon-portugal-with.html">flight</a> from NYC. And from there we got dressed and ready to head into the city for our first day of adventures...<br />
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We started off in the very cool <a href="http://www.lxfactory.com/en/welcome/">LX Factory</a> area where we had lunch at A Praca restaurant (see below).<br />
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Almost immediately I started to feel the vibes of the Lisboa way of lifeeee. A little red sangria with our lunch, and some amazing majestic tunes floating across the restaurant, made NYC seem like a distant memory. After finishing our delicious meal of traditional Portuguese fresh fish and tapas cuisine, we headed out to the streets of this neighborhood to explore...
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We happened upon this amazing labyrinthe bookstore, <a href="http://www.lerdevagar.com/">Ler Devagar</a>, (see above) and of course I waited until the perfect moment when all the pathways cleared to take this photo ;p!!<br />
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From there we ventured to Mercado da Ribeira (see above), Lisbon's main food market since 1892, which was reinvigorated in 2014 when <a href="http://www.timeout.com/city-guides/time-out-mercado-da-ribeira-lisbon/">Time Out Magazine transformed the space</a> into a foodies paradise.<br />
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We got so lucky with the gorgeous weather from the minute we arrived. All the incredible pastel colored buildings just glistened in the sunshine. Above is a view of the stunning Rua Augusta Arch and below is the view when you climb to the top!! FYI, Lisbon is packed with the most ornate architecture; with every turn of the corner, you get to discover a new jewel.<br />
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By this time our jetlag was starting to kick in so Corinthia Lisbon lead us on an adventure up Tram 28 for a pre-dinner drink in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfama">Alfama</a>. From here you could see all the breathtaking views over the city (see below).<br />
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After we were properly sun-kissed and blissed, we were ready for our mouthwatering dinner at <a href="http://www.corinthia.com/hotels/lisbon/dining-and-bars/restaurants/tipico/">Corinthia's Tipico Restaurant</a>. I can still remember the taste of that citrus glazing the fresh octopus salad and wait...now my stomach is growling!! I fell fast asleep that night with visions of Lisbon racing through my mind.<br />
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Day 2 was packed with fashion-art inspiration which began after breakfast in the super luxe <a href="http://www.corinthia.com/hotels/lisbon/executive-club/the-executive-club-sky-lounge/">Executive Club Sky Lounge</a>. The Corinthia organized for us to meet with local designers and concept store owners to get a real sense of the creative scene in Lisbon. You can imagine how utterly thrilled I was to wake-up and learn that my only responsibility for the day was to meet with local Portuguese artisans.<br />
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Our first appointment was with jewelry designer <a href="http://www.valentimquaresma.com/">Valentim Quaresma</a> who makes these extraordinary clear resin "ice" chokers you can see me modelling above. I was soooo blown away by the ingenuity and originality of his pieces that I immediately wanted to draw them, paint them, wear them, hold them..<br />
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And then of course when we visited the handsome and talented shoe designer <a href="https://luisonofre.com/">Luis Onofre</a> in his namesake boutique (see below), I wanted to draw, paint, wear, and hold all of his delectable shoe creations too!!
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After all the purchase fantasies, we headed over to this SUPER cute and unique restaurant called <a href="http://lisboacool.com/en/eat/pharmacia-restaurant-prescription-for-eating">Pharmacia</a> (below), where there is a prescription for eating and drinking and enjoying your damn self!! For all my foodies who are reading this, you must, must go here to get a fun/refreshing take on traditional Portuguese cuisine. <br />
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After a couple "placebo" drinks, we ventured off to Lisbon's supremely elegant and trendy neighborhood called Chiado. Old world charm seeped through every floor to ceiling tiled building and wooden arched cafe here...
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Every store and facade is sooo charming in Chiado, you almost feel like you are walking through a movie set. The only way to go up from here was to visit our last designer meet-up at the uber cool <a href="http://www.39a.pt/en/">Concept 39a</a> store.
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This place was brimming with inspiration, from the neon light entry to the full wall mural, and impeccably curated Ibiza collection with Quay sunnies to boot (see above).
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Naturally after all the incredible sensory intake, we decided a late afternoon coffee overlooking the 25th of April Bridge at <a href="http://www.riomaravilha.pt/">Rio Maravilha</a>, was due! How cool is their version of Cristo Redentor as a multi-colored bare-bummed lady?! To finish the day, we had the most amazingggg diner at Chef Jose Avillez's <a href="http://www.minibar.pt/pt/">MiniBar</a>. Talk about culinary inventiveness - I think I was so dumbfounded by the meal that I forgot to take pictures of all the epic food I was consuming!!<br />
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Day 3 started with a bright and early visit to the gorgeous Jeronimos Monastery. I can't begin to tell you how much Lisbon completed exceeded my expectations on architecture. I just marveled over the magnificent detail and sophistication of this amazing building (see above and below).
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From there we popped into this chic, contemporary art gallery-meets-coffee shop called <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/uv?hl=en&pb=!1s0xd1ecb439563a511%3A0xed0cab38ed49650!2m5!2m2!1i80!2i80!3m1!2i100!3m1!7e115!4shttps%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Flh%2Fsredir%3Funame%3D115598967863169908831%26id%3D6114951020762169618%26target%3DPHOTO!5sespelho%20d%27%C3%A1gua%20lisboa%20-%20Google%20Search&imagekey=!1e3!2s-tpQYuLkFg4A%2FVNysko758vI%2FAAAAAAAAADE%2FbnfNf0OL7rgdchoKbtvPlVNqdImGrVFAQ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi8_6OSyefMAhVLZSYKHSVeA04QoioIigEwDg">Espelho de Agua</a> for a morning cappuccino followed by my first ever <a href="http://pasteisdebelem.pt/en/">Pasteis de Belem</a>!! And let me just say that a little dash of cinnamon and sugar in combination with the warm egg tart, feels like a slice of heaven in your mouth!! You really must try the original to know just HOW good this is...<br />
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From there we started our first journey outside the city to enjoy a lunch of fresh fish in the beach paradise known as <a href="http://www.visitcascais.com/">Cascais village</a>. We ate at the most marvellous <a href="http://www.furnasdoguincho.pt/en/">Furnas do Guincho</a> to the sound of waves crashing on rocks and birds dancing in the sky. Below is a photo of Siobhan, myself, and Bianca soaking up the coastal vibrations.
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And below here you can see the traditional boiled shrimp we ate to kickstart our meal!! After a round of carpool karaoke (there was quite literally a microphone in our vehicle) we headed to the magical town of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sintra">Sintra</a> to explore the picturesque village and the jaw dropping <a href="http://www.sintra-portugal.com/Attractions/palacio-pena-palace-sintra.html">Palacio da Pena</a> which you can see below.
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Palacio da Pena is quite honestly one of the most mind blowing and impressive UNESCO world heritage sites I have ever seen. It's exemplary of the exotic tastes of Romanticism, but also stands as an incredible artistic example of admiring, not just tolerating, other religions and races. After such a special day, we finished off with dinner at <a href="http://www.corinthia.com/hotels/lisbon/dining-and-bars/bars/tempus-bar/">Corinthia's Hotel Tempus Lounge Bar</a>. The amazing thing about this property is that despite it being world class five-star, the friendliness of the staff and guests makes it feel like home.
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Our final day was maybe the most memorable for me, beginning with a yoga class in the hotel spa, and then quickly escalating to a helicopter, I repeat HELICOPTER, ride to lunch on Herdade da Comporta beach!! At one point we got so low while we were flying that we were 2 meters above the sand and sea. <a href="http://lisbonhelicopters.com/en/">Lisbon Helicopters</a> provided such an exquisite service that I'm still dreaming about it to this day.
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Below you can see my view from the front seat - just wow!! Then to top it all off we ate lunch at the scrumptious <a href="http://www.herdadedacomporta.pt/en/restaurants/restaurante-sal/">SAL Restaurant</a> right on the water. We enjoyed a different wine with each course and danced to Jamiroquai floating in through the speakers.
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When we returned to the hotel I was heartbroken over the thought of leaving. Above you can see the view from Corinthia Lisbon and the glow of the city reflecting on my skin. I grew so close with the 5 women I was traveling with that I couldn't bear the thought of saying goodbye. Fortunately, we had one last adventure in store for us at the hotel that evening.
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In addition to an epic finale meal in the <a href="http://www.corinthia.com/hotels/lisbon/executive-club/">Executive Club Lounge</a>, Corinthia organized a Port wine workshop by the Tempus Lounge Bar Manager Nelson Antunes (see below). He is an award winning mixologist and such a sweet soul. As an artist it was so beautiful to see him create cocktails with such passion and heart. My travel mates and I stayed up talking until we couldn't keep our eyes open which was a testimony to how spectacular this trip truly was.
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I would like to express my deepest and profound gratitude to Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, Maria, Roderick, Bianca, Karen, United Airlines, and the Bradford Group for inviting me on the trip of a lifetime. My head and heart are overjoyed with what I experienced during those days in Lisbon. Corinthia, you truly are in a league all your own.<br />
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Much love,<br />
Meag xxMeagan Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12128646296498843426noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2246055224697647795.post-84851879350950718772016-05-19T09:14:00.001-07:002016-05-20T17:41:57.520-07:00DFS T Journal #MustPack Feature<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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SO excited to share this feature I did with DFS for their T-Journal #MustPack series. Check out the full interview on their site here: <a href="http://t-journal.dfs.com/post/144547978424/meagan-morrisons-mustpack-travel-essentials">http://t-journal.dfs.com/post/144547978424/meagan-morrisons-mustpack-travel-essentials</a>!!<br />
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