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NYC Local Guides Podcast with Travel Write Draw

Before I left my apartment March 7th for Chile, and the world took a collective pause, I sat down with…

Passport, City Guides, Travel Tips

First Timer’s Guide to Chile

Chile has been on my travel bucket list for some time now so at the start of 2020 I decided…

Passport, City Guides, Travel Tips

First Timer’s Guide to India

I ventured to India for the very first time this past December. Not only did it completely exceed any and…

Passport, Travel Partnerships, Travel Tips

Condé Nast Traveler Singapore Etiquette Guide

In August 2017 I made my first trip to Singapore. It was the last stop on a whirlwind tour through…

(Swipe 👈🏼) BUENOS DIAS Y GRACIAS, my loves,

(Swipe 👈🏼) BUENOS DIAS Y GRACIAS, my loves, for joining me this Saturday for the second last stop of our #TWDPaintChallenge: 🇨🇴 CARTAGENA 🇨🇴!! You guys absolutely ROCKED this challenge and made this illustration your own more than ever before!! I also especially loved the mother and young daughter duos who participated this round who’s work I’ve included in this recap 🍉🥭🥥🎨💕!! Congratulations once again to each and every one of you who showed up and tried what was surely our most challenging challenge yet 😝💪🏼!! Our fifth and final stop will be revealed shortly and I’m going to make this one as free and fun as possible for all 🥳👏🏼. Cannot wait to share!! xx MM

My loves!! We are touching down (virtually) in 🇨🇴 CARTAGENA 🇨🇴 today at 1 PM EST on IG LIVE!! I can’t believe we are about to paint from our second last stop of the #TWDPaintChallenge 🥰👏🏼. This week we are putting our figure drawing skills to the test (with a little fruit on the side 😝🍉🥭🥥💕). Week after week you continue to BLOW ME AWAY with your talent, enthusiasm, and determination. Thank you for showing up for your community and yourselves!! See you all in a couple hrs!! xx MM

Are you ready to paint from the vibrant treasure t

Are you ready to paint from the vibrant treasure that is 🇨🇴 CARTAGENA 🇨🇴 tomorrow at 1 PM EST on IG LIVE?! This city will steal your heart from the minute you arrive. I can just hear the music, feel the sunshine, and colourful energy vibrating through the city streets!! Head to TravelWriteDraw.com NOW for the supplies list and reference photo and I will see you all here tomorrow as we paint figures and fruit together for #TWDPaintChallenge stop number 4!! Can’t wait 🥰🍉🥭🥥💕 xx MM

Since our swimsuits 👙 & sunblock are already pa

Since our swimsuits 👙 & sunblock are already packed, let’s continue to chase the SUN!! The fourth stop on the #TWDPaintChallenge is: 🇨🇴 CARTAGENA 🇨🇴!! Join me this Saturday May 23 @ 1 PM EST on IG LIVE as we paint our way through the vibrant buildings, hidden oases, electrifying sights and sounds of this gem of a city. We will continue to progress our figure drawing skills with a bit of fruit on the side 😉🥭🍉. Head to TravelWriteDraw.com NOW for all the details. I cannot wait for our second last stop together!! See you all soon and let me know if you have any questions xx MM

(Swipe 👈🏼) MERCI BEAUCOUP to every single on

(Swipe 👈🏼) MERCI BEAUCOUP to every single one of you who joined me this Saturday for the third stop on our #TWDPaintChallenge to the: 🇫🇷 FRENCH RIVIERA 🇫🇷!! I received the most submissions yet and absolutely LOVED how you made this scene your own. This class was all about integrating a figure of your choosing into your composition with complete creative freedom 🎨. Congratulations to all of you who pushed outside your comfort zones this weekend to try something new. Just two more stops to go!! Where to next?! xx MM

Hooray!! Today is the DAY!! We are touching down (

Hooray!! Today is the DAY!! We are touching down (virtually) in the 🇫🇷 FRENCH RIVIERA 🇫🇷 at 1 PM EST on IG LIVE!! I can’t wait to see you all in just a few hrs for the third stop of our #TWDPaintChallenge. And for anyone feeling nervous about illustrating a fashion figure, I will walk you through everything step-by-step, so no stress!! We all have to start somewhere and the only way we will grow is if we try 🤗. Let me know if you have any last minute questions and remember all the details for supplies and reference photo are in the blog post on TravelWriteDraw.com 💕🌊. See you soon!! xx MM

Are you ready to paint our first fashion figure fr

Are you ready to paint our first fashion figure from the 🇫🇷 FRENCH RIVIERA 🇫🇷 tomorrow, my loves?! Join us here on IG LIVE this Saturday @ 1 PM EST for the third stop on our #TWDPaintChallenge!! A reminder that all the details for supplies 🎨 and reference photo are in the newest blog post on TravelWriteDraw.com. From our first foreground composition in Rome, to integrating perspective in Marrakech, to illustrating our first figure tomorrow, we continue to progress our skills with every stop. I can’t wait to join you all tomorrow in the Côte d’Azur and see your creations 🌊👙🇫🇷👏🏼💕 xx MM

My loves, there are just a few hours left to submi

My loves, there are just a few hours left to submit your @JimmyChoo #ChooSketch designs before midnight London time tonight!! I have modified my submission to 'Hearts of Hope' after it was brought to my awareness today that rendering prayer flags on a shoe can be seen as disrespectful. My intention was only ever to honor a country and culture I loved visiting, and for those that I offended, I am truly sorry. I've since changed my design to the rainbow of hearts 🌈💕, to both heal and lift our spirits at a time when we need it most! A BIG thank you to those who continue to join me on this journey. I hope you are all feeling happy and healthy this Friday, and ready for our next TWD Paint Challenge tomorrow!! xx MM

Grab your bathing suit 👙 & sunblock my loves, b

Grab your bathing suit 👙 & sunblock my loves, because the next stop on the #TWDPaintChallenge is the: 🇫🇷 FRENCH RIVIERA 🇫🇷!! Join me this Saturday May 16 @ 1 PM EST on IG LIVE as we paint from the jet set destination of summer with our first figure composition!! You can find all the details NOW on TravelWriteDraw.com. Just picture glasses of rosé and waves crashing at the Hotel du Cap, late nights dancing in Juan-les-pins, glorious French pastries for breakfast followed by lunch on the med at La Guerite!! Très exquis!! See you all soon in the Côte d’Azur 😘 xx MM

(Swipe 👈🏼) SHUKRAN et MERCI to all of you wh

(Swipe 👈🏼) SHUKRAN et MERCI to all of you who joined me this Saturday for the 2nd stop on #TWDPaintChallenge: 🇲🇦 MARRAKECH 🇲🇦!! Once again, you all blew me away with your incredible enthusiasm and talent 🎨!! I loved, loved, loveddd seeing so many new people join us this weekend and contribute with such unique styles. Some of you picked up your paintbrush for the first time in 20 years 🥳 while other more seasoned painters pushed outside their comfort zones 👏🏼!! I’m so proud of you all and can’t wait for stop number 3!!! Where to next, my loves?! You’ll just have to wait and see 😝. Stay tuned xx MM

Gahh!! We are touching down (virtually) in 🇲🇦 Marrakech 🇲🇦 for the 2nd stop on our #TWDPaintChallenge 🎨 today at 1 PM EST!! Grab your supplies and join us on IG LIVE in just 2hrs!! Even if you don’t have all your supplies, do join so that you have an opportunity to learn firsthand and ask your questions in real-time 👏🏼!! In the meantime, here are a few snapshots from my trip to Marrakech a few years ago to get you inspired. All details of what you need are in the new blog post on TravelWriteDraw.com. Can’t wait to see you all soon!! xx MM

Are you ready to paint from 🇲🇦 Marrakech 🇲🇦 tomorrow, my loves?! Join us Saturday May 9 @ 1 PM EST on IG LIVE for the second stop on our #TWDPaintChallenge!! All the details for the supplies 🎨 and reference photos you’ll need for the session are on TravelWriteDraw.com NOW but I’ve also included the main one in this carousel 🤩. Can’t believe how many of you were meant to visit Marrakech this year but couldn’t bc of this pandemic. I know it’s not quite the same but painting together tomorrow will be even more special. Let me know if you have any questions and can’t wait to see you soon!! xx MM

And the next stop on the TWD Paint Challenge is: 🇲🇦 MARRAKECH 🇲🇦!!! This Saturday May 9th at 1 PM EST join me on IG Live as we virtually paint our way through one of the most colourful, vibrant, and inspiring destinations on the planet 🤩🎨👏🏼!! My first trip to Marrakech was in May 2015 and it remains one of the most transformative journeys of my life. I cannot wait to revisit the magic with you. For the supply list and reference photos for this week’s session, head to TravelWriteDraw.com NOW!! Are you excited?! xx MM #TWDPaintChallenge

(Swipe 👈🏼) GRAZIE MILLE to every single one

(Swipe 👈🏼) GRAZIE MILLE to every single one of you who joined the 🇮🇹 Rome edition of our #TWDPaintChallenge yesterday!! Nearly 1,000 of you tuned in over the course of the 50 min long IG Live paint session and I’m absolutely blown AWAY by your talent 🤩🎨!! Though we all drew from the same reference, each piece is totally unique and true to you!! I’ve reposted all of your submissions thus far on my InstaStories but here are a few ranging from first time watercolorists to seasoned painters!! This right here is the visual manifestation of an incredible community and I could not be anymore elated and overjoyed to share in this experience with you all 😭💕!! I’m going to be announcing the next destination in just a couple days but for now, please continue to share your pieces from yesterday’s lesson using hashtag #TWDPaintChallenge so everyone can see your work!! All my love xx MM & Team TWD

My loves, today is the DAY!! Grab your virtual pas

My loves, today is the DAY!! Grab your virtual passports & art supplies 🎨 and meet me here on IG LIVE at 1 PM EST as we kickstart the TWD Paint Challenge in 🇮🇹 ROME 🇮🇹!! A special note to all my beautiful beginners who are nervous to join in: the most important decision you will make is to TRY!! We all have to start somewhere. I will break this lesson down step-by-step and you will 100% learn from this live paint along. In all my experience teaching beginners, they are always amazed by the skills they never knew they had until they tried. There’s no room for perfectionism, especially right now, so give yourself a chance 🥰🇮🇹💕. See you all shortly!! xx MM #TWDPaintChallenge

Are you ready to paint from 🇮🇹 ROME 🇮🇹

Are you ready to paint from 🇮🇹 ROME 🇮🇹 tomorrow, my loves? So overjoyed by your response to the TWD Paint Challenge kicking-off here Sunday, May 3rd @ 1 PM EST on IG LIVE!! Connecting with you all has lifted my spirits like you wouldn’t believe. Thank you for showing up and being on this journey with me. I love you all SO much!! Head to TravelWriteDraw.com now for all the details and I cannot wait to see you tomorrow xx MM #TWDPaintChallenge