I’m Mediterranean — light and color are essential to my well-being and to my creativity. In regions with less light, less sun, I find it hard to feel inspired. I’m instinctively drawn to the South — to Italy, where my grandmother was from, and to Morocco — always the Mediterranean! I live in Alaró and love walking in the mountains. When I go hiking, it’s not just for exercise — it’s to admire the trees, the plants, the sea, the sky. Nature constantly nourishes my creativity.

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I don’t really draw inspiration from what others have done. My inspiration comes mostly from light — which I already had in Provence but which here feels amplified — and from color. In Mallorca, we’re lucky to have both the sea and the mountains close at hand. I live surrounded by greens and blues — those shades are simply marvellous. I never get tired of them. After ten years on the island, I’m still amazed: when I look at a green landscape, I see countless tones and nuances of green. That’s also because I studied color.

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As a child, my bedroom walls were covered in paint. I’ve always needed to express myself. I’ve always been very hands-on and creative. As a little girl I played with scraps of fabric. My mother sewed all our clothes, and my grandmother was a professional seamstress — she made technical pieces and wedding dresses. I loved accompanying her when she went searching for beautiful fabrics. When I was at her house, I was surrounded by buttons and cloth. Later, I studied fine arts in Avignon, specialising in drawing and painting.

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I went through a period of searching. I did things that were totally different — like medical secretarial work. I didn’t know what to do with my passion for textiles. Some friends started asking me to make cushions for them, so I launched a small cushion brand in France. I worked with Japanese fabrics through a niece who lives in Tokyo. Then we moved to Mallorca, and I created my own brand here. Shops began asking me for other items — bags, placemats, aprons, curtains… But I wanted to merge my art, my painting, and my craftsmanship. That’s when I had the idea to paint directly on the fabrics myself.

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Exactly. I took a course in shibori and natural dyeing in Barcelona. But since everything was natural, outdoor cushions faded in the sun. Then I discovered chalk paint — usually used for walls or furniture — and tried it on 100% natural fabrics. It worked beautifully. The paint sets in the sun and keeps its texture. You can even wash the fabric — the more you wash it, the more interesting the texture becomes. The colors are stunning; they echo my surroundings and the natural elements — cactus green, agave green…

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Yes, I trained in interior design. Everything related to home decor inspires me — table linens, runners, napkins, cushions, curtains… I still make bags and pouches because boutiques love them, but my heart truly beats for decorative textiles. I started creating small wall hangings, and then discovered that in large dimensions, they become a form of art. The most interesting thing is to hang them a little away from the wall, so they can move. It brings softness, movement, and a kind of vibration to the space.

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Absolutely. I feel as if I’m stepping into the world of art. Before, I didn’t feel legitimate — I saw myself as creative, but not an artist. These pieces are a way to bring art into people’s homes. I’ve returned to painting, but I didn’t want to paint like a traditional painter. The textile itself is warm and soft; it allows me to combine my artistic side with the material I love so much.

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At first, I painted with a brush in the traditional way. Then I started experimenting, using plants as stamps. I love working with Mediterranean plants — olive, carob, lemon, palm, thyme… — to create botanical prints on fabric. It’s very precise work, but also fascinating. I paint a lot of palm trees too — their majesty inspires me endlessly.

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Yes, I love teaching. Because you don’t need to know how to draw, people think it’s easy — but it’s not. The gesture and the right amount of paint are essential to reveal the veins and avoid blurring everything. Seeing participants express themselves and get lost in the creative flow makes me so happy. My workshops last about two hours, but people often stay longer because they feel so good. Even adults who were hesitant at first end up letting go. It’s a moment of active meditation — a creative flow.

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