Fashion Horoscopes

Gemini

Pisces

Sagittarius

Montana Forbes completes a set of horoscopes for IKON images.
The three here; Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemini are just a taster of the beauties Montana has created for the company who primarily deal with stock imagery. Montana says "I’ve always had a keen interest in the horoscopes and was really excited to tackle the subject matter for the very first time. After much research, I was inspired to create unique fashion and beauty portraits that incorporated elements and characteristics associated with each sign but without them being clichéd depictions." See all twelve in Montana's portfolio.

E2 Living

Brochure Cover

Commissioned by Strudel, Montana Forbes has created some top drawings for The Colt E2 Brochure.
Montana was asked to produce five illustrations for the booklet which shows off a new living complex in East London's Bethnal Green. Each had to depict residents who would occupy the apartments, socialise and work in the surrounding areas. The results are great looking artworks, which work particularly well in the final design. Montana says "It was good fun and very interesting to make up the characters...the chosen demographic being 20-30....creative and fashion forward but very individual in look."

Technomarine Quest

The Golden Skull

Montana Forbes's work for Technomarine Watches culminated in an interactive online campaign. Featured in the magazine section of the website, Montana was asked to create the main character of the story (Paul) and his friends in various scenarios following the quest to find the "Golden Skull". She says "...the backdrop scene was St. Tropez sunset parties, luxury yachts and a hidden island villa." The illustrated film ran for 2 months on their website with the winner receiving $30,000.00.

 

Stylist Portraits

Montana Forbes was honoured to be featured in the first ever all-illustrated issue of Stylist Magazine.
Alongside iconic illustrators such as David Downton and Patrick Morgan, the brief was to create 16 portraits of the magazine's contributors, including Joanna Lumley and ex-Mulberry designer Emma Hill.

The Best Fashion Illustrators

Last weekend's edition of Smoda featured an interview with top fashion illustrator Montana Forbes.
She was asked to contribute to an article on 'The Best Fashion Illustrators' by Leticia García; a journalist for Smoda (a popular fashion magazine from the Spanish newspaper El País).
Talking of a subject she knows much about, Montana's interview was illustrated with three artworks, including this one - originally done for an upcoming accessories brand called SANTAL36.

New Look for December

Appearing on the front of tote bags and for sale at the New Look UK stores is this stylish illustration from Montana Forbes. She says "I was approached to create an illustration for the New Look store's Bond street re-launch, on 1st December 2012 in London.... It was fantastic working with their Christmas season collection and being allowed such wide creative freedom."

Folli Follie

This inviting page from the ES Life and Style magazine comes from the sophisticated hands of Montana Forbes. Asked to create a fashion illustration for the accessories brand Folli Follie, the image was used to advertise the company in conjunction with the launch of their Bond Street store.

Back In STYLE

Montana Forbes has created this Celine inspired piece for the Sunday Times STYLE magazine supplement. After having a 3 year break from illustrating for the magazine, Montana is happy to be back. She says "I create a different illustration each week based on the new fashion column called ‘Secrets Of A Shopaholic’, featured on page 9 of the magazine." The artwork is commissioned by the art director, Linda Burrows.

Beauty Editor Portraits

Alessandra Steinherr

Montana Forbes recently completed 17 bespoke portraits as gifts for various magazine beauty editors. Commissioned by COTY UK, she was also asked to create 9 other portraits for the company’s press office e-card. Each portrait was drawn from photographs with a tight deadline of 3 weeks! They were then Giclée printed on A3 William Turner paper for great archival quality. Montana says "Despite the tight deadline and some blurred photos I thoroughly enjoyed working on the project." The portrait here is of Alessandra Steinherr from Glamour magazine.