I try to! But I don’t like to waste my time in stores. I’m only demanding when it comes to the color of the fabrics, as I hate it when they are dull. Working in fashion and dressing fashionably are two different things. I discovered that when I started to work in the fashion industry. There are so many of them, and they are so varied. Recently I went to New York, for example, andit had a huge influence on my latest drawings. Influences changed over the years and are nowbecoming very eclectic. As time goes by, I notice that by taking inspiration from others artists’ works, in design, architecture or even music, you improve your own work and you give a different children are fantastic. They usually get straight to the point, and I like it when they are simple and all about shapes. I still think they are a huge source of inspiration. When I go to bookstores, I always take time to have a look at the new children books. I think they tell you a lot on the graphic expectations of the moment and current trends. These books often have an avant-garde style. are fashion magazines. You become addicted to it. But it is a vital addiction, in my opinion, when you’re a fashion illustrator. You must keep yourself up to date about trends and new lines. Fashion is supposed to make you thrill!

In fact, I like illustrators that trigger emotions in me, such as Jean-Philippe Delhomme. His characters and landscapes make me laugh and touch me. René Gruau is by far my favorite fashion illustrator, because of his avant-garde and modern touch. In a completely different style, I really admire the fashion illustrator Aurore de La Morinerie who taught me a lot (I worked as her assistant a few years ago). She taught me how to give a modern touch to a fashion drawing. I studied fashion at Olivier de Serres in Paris and I’m also a trend forecaster, so fashion is part of my life. Fashion is not just a job. It’s a way of life. I’m still very excited during fashion weeks because they’re a great source of inspiration, as Our house was full of graphic novels. I was more attracted to graphic novels and illustrated books than I was to comic books. Illustrated books for Mathilde, lots of people dream of drawing for a living and they would love to know: how did you grow up to be a fashion illustrator?To be honest, you don't believe that it is ever going to happen to you. One day you get started, but you have no idea if it will eventually work. It’s such a long process. And I think that perseveranceand confidence in your work are the main keys ofsuccess. I grew up in a family of art lovers. The museums we went to and the many trips we didwere my first sources of inspiration as a child. I’vealways been encouraged to do what I wanted to do. And I think that is very important in life. As I grew up, drawing was my favorite hobby, a sort of creative outlet. When I was accepted to an art school in Paris, I realized that it could be even more than that. I decided to specialize in fashion design. Over time, thanks to hard work and a lot ofcuriosity, I finally developed my own style.