Maria Montes
Maria Montes is a freelance designer and educator passionate about illustration and letterforms.
Trained as a graphic designer, Maria Montes studied in Barcelona in 1996, where learning calligraphy was compulsory. After spending over a decade working in the field, she decided to re-explore letterforms, resulting in a Postgraduate Course in Advanced Typography, followed by a year-long stint and further study at Type@Cooper in New York City. Her journey ultimately ended in Australia, where she’s been living, working and loving since 2006.
Working out of her studio in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne’s most vibrant creative areas, Maria finds inspiration in the community around her, and strength in the reciprocal support of other women. “I am surrounded by students and creatives who respect and support my practice. Listening to more female voices in the industry means a lot to me; they encourage my work and help me to build confidence.”
Maria currently teaches calligraphy workshops in Australia.
[Maria Montes, November 2018]
