Scrapbook Notebook Series Scrapbook #6 | Page 28

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 139