a scrapbook? Montana: Of sorts, in virtual form and tear outs from
magazines. u SB Tell us about a favourite project you’ve recently
completed. Montana: An illustration for accessories brand Folli
Follie published in the Evening Standard. u SB What would be your
dream job/commission. Montana: Working/collaborating with
fashion labels and creating some artwork for fashion magazine
covers. u SB Who are your art heroes? Montana: Kara Walker,
Wangechi Mutu, Mark Rothko and Gauguin. u SB Who are your
design heroes? Montana: Zaha Hadid (architecture) and Stella
McCartney (fashion). u SB If you were not an illustrator, what
would you be? Montana: A portrait artist and/or art tutor which I
would still like to pursue alongside illustration. u SB How do you
think a friend, or professor who knows you well would describe
you? Montana: Quirky and inquisitive. u SB If you could take a
holiday leaving tomorrow, where would you go & what would you
do? Montana: I would do a mini world tour. Visit friends, explore
vintage stores, art galleries and go out dancing.
Montana Forbes’s Favourites
Gallery FIG Fashion Illustration Gallery
Art equipment HB pencils, charcoal and my Mac
Food Roka (Japanese restaurant) in Fitzrovia
Drink Coffee and Wine at Borough Market
Shop Liberty of London
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