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Montana Forbes

Montana Forbes

Montana Forbes - International fashion illustrator. London

Light and sensitive line work, subtle colour palettes and an appreciation for pattern and texture are what set London-based fashion illustrator Montana Forbes apart from the rest. Inspired by the psychology of fashion and the narrative of individual style, she’s an expert in the field and is an Association of Illustrators board member, leading masterclasses in fashion illustration at the House of Illustration.
Her childhood in the US and Southern Africa has informed her style and sense of colour, she’s inspired by vintage magazines and clothing and an advocate for sustainable fashion. She studied Visual Communication at university, focusing on the history of art, photography and graphic design.

Approach

Researching and collecting visual references of a subject matter is the first part of Montana’s approach. After getting together a pool of ideas she starts doodling and sketching in pencil. Later on, Photoshop is used to develop and tweak the image, and to apply the colour.

Style

Montana has a clear, minimal, pared-back style. Her aim is to capture a timeless sensibility in her images, but one that people can easily relate to.

Client list

Montana has been commissioned by clients including The BBC, Capitol Records, The Evening Standard, Elle, Harrods, Brill, Penguin Random House, Technomarine Watches, Soho House, Waitrose and more.
portrait of Cillian Murphy
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Decoration of a bedroom
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Decoration of a living room
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Modern kitchen illustration
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Bath tub and plant illustration by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
Fashion model with hand in pocket
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Women wearing summer sandals fashion illustration
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Woman fashion illustration by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
Horoscope concept The Ram illustration by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
Line art of hot model
Montana Forbes
Woman fashion illustration by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
Portrait of beautiful woman
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line art of long boot
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Woman at picnic illustration by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
Woman beauty illustration by Montana Forbes
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The Water Bearer illustration by Montana Forbes
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Illustration for Harrods casual wear by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
Illustration for Harrods sports wear by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
Illustration of beautiful twin girls
Montana Forbes
Woman fashion illustration by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
Woman fashion illustration by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
Woman fashion illustration by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
Woman fashion illustration by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
Stylish lady in blue dress
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Whistles outfit - Lady fashion illustration by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
Fashion Pastel coloured suit
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Lady model in anthropologie jumpsuit
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Montana Forbes
Maje dress illustration by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
MARGIELA for H&M dress illustration by Montana Forbes
Montana Forbes
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