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a dream come true. Tiffany & Co., Chanel, Dior and Cartier followed. At the same time that my work finally took off, I had my first baby. It's funny, I always tell people that I haven't really slept since 2006. Your illustrations have a very distinct, romantic style. Where do you draw inspiration? I get inspired by many different things—people, fashion, art, music—but probably the biggest influence is travel. I think the more you travel and immerse yourself in different countries and cultures, your eyes are opened, and you become inspired by new things. I love to arrive in a new city, find a busy cafe, and start sketching people around me— secretly, of course. My characters and fashion sketches are how I express my thoughts and experience. Students always ask me how they can find their own style, and I always say, "Keep drawing, and your style will find you!" Although the majority of your clients are based in Europe and North America, you still call Australia home. Have you ever considered relocating? Because of technology, I could actually live anywhere and do the same work. I love living in Australia. It's a beautiful country. The funny thing is that nearly all my clients are somewhere else. Australia is a day ahead of the rest of the world, so I usually have my completed sketch for an overseas client waiting in their inbox before they even wake up! Waiting for the Concorde, from Hess' Black Feathers collection. "I love to arrive in a new city, find a busy cafe, and start sketching people around me" —Megan Hess 88 BAL HARBOUR