interview with an illustrator
Montana Forbes
the American artist
tells of the her love
of living in London
and the unique
inspiration she finds
in the city . . .
u SB Highlights of the last 12 months? Montana: Creating
seventeen bespoke portraits for various magazines beauty editors.
u SB Do you have any formal design training? Montana: Yes,
a BA degree in Visual Communications from AIU (American
Intercontinental University). u SB Where do you live now & what
drew you there? Montana: I live in the north west of London, it is
every city rolled into one and personally no other can match its
individuality. u SB Where is your studio and can you describe it for
me? Montana: It’s a converted 2nd bedroom with wooden floors.
It has a work-station (computer, printer and scanner), various
books/magazines/artwork along one wall and a chaise longue and
easel along the opposite wall. u SB Who or What is your biggest
inspiration? Montana: The female anatomy, fashion and other
artists. u SB How do you get your ideas? Montana: Browsing
through magazines, galleries and taking long walks around London.
u SB Do you collect anything? Montana: Shoes, books, music,
magazines, feathers and leaves in the autumn. u SB Do you keep
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