Neighbours and began her music career with Pete Waterman
though. u SB Tell us about a favorite project you’ve recently
completed. Paul: I’m currently illustrating Star Signs for a French
magazine with a gay audience. I have to create a ‘sexy’ figurative
image every month and have really enjoyed spicing these up
with pop elements and tongue-in-cheek humor. u SB Who are
your art heroes? Paul: Francis Bacon, Frida Kahlo, Hans Bellmer,
Quentin Crisp, Ron Mueck, Robert Longo, Grayson Perry, David
Lachapelle, Leigh Bowery. u SB Who are your musical heroes?
Paul: Joy Division, Deee-Lite, Bat for Lashes, Antony Hegarty,
Chairlift, Bloc Party. u SB If you weren’t an illustrator what would
you be? Paul: Physio (this is the French term for a door bitch!),
Fashion Photographer, Model Agency Scout, a visual job of some
kind!
Paul Holland’s Favourites
Gallery Tate Modern
Shop Apple Stores
Website pollymorgan.co.uk, sneakerfreaker.com
Blog imadeyouabeard.blogspot.com
Designer Hedi Slimane (Dior Homme)
Restaurant Busaba, Ping Pong (London), L’Ebauchoir (Paris)
Magazine The Face (1980-2004)
Place to inspire yourself A nightclub where I can people watch.
www.illustrationweb.com/paulholland
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