About
Bongo by Grant Forbes

Biography

Where were you when you designed your short: Torquay, in the living room, on a windy no-surf day. But the basis of the art was from old stuff I'd done for the Bells contest, when I was living in California during the eighties.

Brief outline of what you do, art/design wise: I own a surf-art gallery, and I do a lot of t-shirt designs for my own shop, plus freelance design and marketing work for a handful of diverse clients. Check out www.tigerfish.com.au

When I design, I listen to: My stomach rumbling.

What one website do you have to check every morning before you start work: The www.coastalwatch.com.au swell forecast

Last time I was at the beach was: This morning

What kind of animal would you least like to be attacked by: Piranhas

Boardshorts should be: Strong, light, and feel like you're not wearing any

Back in my school days, I always liked to draw: people, waves and animals.

Best thing about summer is: not wearing shoes

One way we can help out the planet is: Use less stuff