Happy Bastille Day to our French friends!
Today we travel to France to visit the studio of illustrator Anne Cresci, a.k.a. matilou. She gave French journalist
Fabrice Guilloud and her husband Laurence, who made this video, a tour of her Lyon workshop. Illustrating children’s books was just her start — after she discovered Etsy, she branched out to selling prints of her drawings, then jewelry and other items.
Anne clearly revels in the pink and girly — but her work is also a bit melancholy. A touch of darkness gives her sweet drawings their edge.
She imagines that teenage girls are drawn to her work — but we think girls of all ages will love it. Check out her shop here.
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Et en francais…
Joyeux 14 juillet à tous nos amis français !
Aujourd’hui nous voici en France pour rendre visite à l’illustratrice Anne Cresci alias Matilou. Elle a fait visiter son atelier boutique aux journalistes Laurence Guilloud et Fabrice qui en ont fait une vidéo.
Illustrer des livres pour enfants n’a été que le début , à partir du moment où elle a découvert Etsy, elle s’est mise à vendre des impressions de ses illustrations ainsi que des bijoux illustrés et pleins d’autres petits objets.
Anne a un style très girly, mais son travail a un petit côté mélancolique, une touche de noirceur qui lui donne une profondeur supplémentaire.
Elle pense que les ados aimeront son style, mais nous pensons que les filles de tous les âges vont l’aimer! Aller faire un tour dans sa boutique ici.
132 comments
Sign in to add your ownVintageZen says:
What beautiful artwork!
2 years ago
VintageZen says:
Happy Bastille Day!!
2 years ago
4TheSparrowsNest says:
I love illustrators! And the color scheme of these picks is fabulous..
2 years ago
JKphotography says:
Heyhey, Matilou. Such a prefect video, well done. Your illustrations are adorable! Loved to see your shop too..
2 years ago
babook says:
What a fantasy and beauty work : )
2 years ago
SimpleJoysPaperie says:
Happy Bastille Day! Lovely work!
2 years ago
queenofnostalgia says:
Absolutely beautiful :) Her work is hauntingly pretty, winsome...
2 years ago
travellingcircus says:
Happy Bastille Day!!! Love the little birdie earrings:)
2 years ago
lapomme says:
I recently bought two copies of Anne's book, "Comment Te Dire?" and I highly recommend it. The text is whimsical and the illustrations lovely! P.S. Nice to see you outside of the forums, moving and talking, Anne :)
2 years ago
anicastillo says:
Waaaa she is talented illustrator AND sexy at the same time! and she makes so many different things! *_* love her!
2 years ago
melsfrench says:
Merci Matilou et bonne chance! Je dois dire que je ne suis pas comme toi et je n'ai ouvert de boutique que un an et demie apres avoir vu Etsy et ne suis toujours pas prete mais j'ai decide de changer! Merci pour l'inspiration!
2 years ago
VintageBookStore says:
What a great talent!
2 years ago
steinschmuckdesign says:
Hi Matilou, you are a unique Artist, I just love your work! Thank you so much for sharing!
2 years ago
dogties says:
Great stuff, Thanks for sharing!
2 years ago
pinkdandyshop says:
Your illustrations are gorgeous...I especially love the necklaces!!
2 years ago
VintageEyeFashion says:
just lovely!
2 years ago
beachhouseblues says:
Happy Bastille Day! Beautiful Work!!!
2 years ago
VixVintage says:
Lovely art work, makes me reconnect with that teenage girl that is still inside me. Merci
2 years ago
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy says:
Love Matilou's work - beautiful and inspiring. :)
2 years ago
thebestvintage says:
What magical drawings!!
2 years ago
LeelaBijou says:
Such a lovely video! Great artist!! Happy Bastille Day! ^_^
2 years ago
Dongedyframe says:
Great ! Wonderful job Matilou !
2 years ago
sewlola says:
I love the video! Thanks for sharing it!
2 years ago
beautifulbridget says:
God I miss France :(
2 years ago
VictoriaArtsnCrafts says:
I have loved Matilou's work for a while now - nice to see an article featuring these beautiful and whimsical works...Bravo, matilou, pour le beau travail.
2 years ago
iragrant says:
Great job Anne, I love to see the video end up here also!:)
2 years ago
Vanessa says:
Happy Bastille Day! I think it's so interesting to see how your illustrations translate to jewelry and other objects. Makes perfect sense.
2 years ago
stilettoheights says:
beautiful work!! Happy Bastille Day to everyone celebrating around the world (I'm having my own little celebration here in Ohio)
2 years ago
pengpengs says:
Happy Bastille Day!! Lovely treasury! Fantastic! xoxo
2 years ago
karuski says:
Very sweet story! Her work is really girly and lovely! Congrats Anne:)
2 years ago
ingermaaike says:
Ahhh my favorite french girl! Loved watching this :-D
2 years ago
LaCometaLab says:
Matilous, that's such a fantastic video! I love your studio and the interview. Good for you! And very Happy Bastile Day from Paris!!! xox
2 years ago
Linelle10 says:
Love her... how cute... I"m amazed how she got all that stuff done...
2 years ago
galit says:
Fantastic video! I was so impressed to see all the idea she have! well done! good luck!
2 years ago
IcingOnTheCupcake says:
I adore her artwork!
2 years ago
glasfaden says:
So nice to see you 'live' on video, Anne :)
2 years ago
Katlandia says:
What a cute video! I love seeing other artist's studios.
2 years ago
annmadestuff says:
Joyeuse fête nationale! Beautiful work!
2 years ago
PipocaHandmade says:
Great studio tour and work. Happy Bastille Day!
2 years ago
Nishale says:
Happy Bastille Day! Lovely work!
2 years ago
PoshMommaStore says:
Oh I totally just bought the "Comment te dire" book for my daughter. How fantastic! And how I would LOVE to be sitting in front of the Eiffel Tower tonight seeing that beautiful fireworks display again. :swoons:
2 years ago
dolcetti says:
she's so charming, I love the illustrations.
2 years ago
jnixjan says:
ah merci, matilou, your work is so lovely and lyrical....happy bastille day....
2 years ago
dinafragola says:
Oh, what a cool video Anne! And you're so talented and pretty! And I love your dress :)
2 years ago
weirdwolf says:
What a wonderful video portrait and fantastic artwork to feature! Be sure to check out Etsy's own Handmade Portraits series for more videos about talented Etsians.
2 years ago
Sumikoshop says:
Congrats Matilou !!
2 years ago
BeadinBabe says:
Gorgeous!
2 years ago
EJPcreations says:
I miss France so much. I was there one year on Bastille Day. Of course I didn't realize it untill the canons sounded. I forgot about it till I read this. Thanks for reminding me Etsy :)
2 years ago
Morado says:
MUst visit France!
2 years ago
fleurfatale says:
ooh Anna, what a surprise to find you up here!!!
2 years ago
PearandPeacock says:
Wonderful story! Congrats!
2 years ago
ArtMind says:
Happy video of happy Matilou! Love it, it makes me smile! Big congrats on getting your children's book published and on accomplishing so many wonderful other items! Must come and visit your real shop sometime in future! :)
2 years ago
BeppeMartha says:
Excelent illustrator and artist!!
2 years ago
waysideviolet says:
love! she is so fab! i want to be her friend :)
2 years ago
viltalakim says:
Happy quatorze julliet!! Very nice video and article. Nice to see you in person. My daughters love to read your book and learn a bit French this way!
2 years ago
breadandroses says:
Happy Bastille Day! Wonderful artist, terrific studio, fantastic video.
2 years ago
odiliafu says:
Wonderful!! Matilou, love your beautiful work. Very cute!!
2 years ago
vadjutka says:
Amazing video, I really enjoyed how Mati showed her world...now I want to visit her shop :-) Super-super grats Anne!
2 years ago
BelleMereBelleFille says:
Loved seeing the evolution of your work, Matilou! You're inspiring and I love your style and spirit.
2 years ago
foamywader says:
Joyeux Jour de Bastille!
2 years ago
voleurdebijoux says:
ohlala! Lovely illustrations and wonderful video...thank you for sharing it with us. Congrats, Matilou! :)
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Beautiful work!
2 years ago
monamivie says:
I met Anne a few months ago in Paris and she is absolutely a delight! Congrats on the shout out, Anne! Keep up the beautiful work :)
2 years ago
JAdamsDesigns says:
Formidable! (I remember a little French from high school...) Marvelous Artwork indeed!!
2 years ago
LisaFerinDesigns says:
Wonderful video and art. Thanks!
2 years ago
MGMart says:
I love Anne's works so much! I saw this video a few weeks ago, and I love it!! So nice to see and listen her! Thank you Vanessa and Anne for sharing the video here on Etsy! Hugs, Marianna
2 years ago
matilou says:
well hi everybody and thank you so much for all these wonderfully sweet comments ! I'm a little bit overwhelmed I must say ... Thanks again and joyeux 14 juillet !!
2 years ago
HibouCards says:
Merci Matilou de partager ton travail avec nous et bonne chance pour le futur! Joyeux 14 Juillet! Cocorico :) Hibou
2 years ago
ToScarboroughFair says:
Matilou - what a beautiful word!
2 years ago
FascinatingHobbies says:
Bonsoir, coming back from the fantastic fireworks on the Eiffel Tower and the concert before, I am discovering your very interesting video, BRAVO Matilou for your very sweet and nice illustrations. You deserve to be published, congratulations. Bonne continuation dans la réalisation de vos superbes oeuvres.je vais vous suivre pour les cadeaux de nos petits enfants.... à très bientôt
2 years ago
FascinatingHobbies says:
si je peux me permettre, vous vous adressez aux petites filles, avez vous d'aussi belles illustrations qui s'adresseraient aux petits garçons ? peut être ai je mal vu mais je n'en ai pas trouvées...
2 years ago
kalicat says:
de tres belles illustrations, bravo a l'artiste Matilou, et bonne continuation creatrice a bientot Kalicat
2 years ago
DeBonisOrquera says:
Sooo beautiful
2 years ago
QsDaydream says:
Wonderfully dreamy!!!
2 years ago
yaelfran says:
oh your art is just adorable... thanks so much Matilou for featuring my work!!!!!!
2 years ago
Jenny88 says:
Lovely video and the music fit perfectly. I like your style.
2 years ago
TipsyTimeMachine says:
The Plein Vent illustration is very charming.
2 years ago
citydetails says:
I loved this video. How often do you get to observe such a fine artist in FRANCE!! Thanks!
2 years ago
MagnetGames says:
such a nice video, thanks for sharing! <3 susan.
2 years ago
phydeaux says:
What a delight - and such a treat - to watch a subtitled video. And lovely work to boot!
2 years ago
amoronia says:
I am so happy to see her work here!!!! I am a fan!!!!
2 years ago
tortillagirl says:
Wonderful video! I've been to Anne's workshop and it's even more charming in person than in the video. Her work is awesome and she's a really cool person!
2 years ago
evihan says:
very talentedddd...congratulationsss:-)
2 years ago
bunnyboutique says:
Love the sleeping mask it's so cute!!!
2 years ago
gorjuss says:
oh wonderful interview Anne, thanks for sharing a peek into your world !
2 years ago
bamboobaby says:
Could she be any cuter! Charming video!!
2 years ago
krize says:
very beautiful work and lovely video!!! :)
2 years ago
munieca says:
Wonderful video Anne!!! your work is full of sweetness!! <3
2 years ago
StudioCherie says:
Lovely video. So charming.
2 years ago
auleecreations says:
C'est trop mignon ! bravo pour toutes ces jolies créations !
2 years ago
lilarubyking says:
wonderful video Anne! what a beautiful little world you have created!
2 years ago
monkeyandsquirrel says:
i do not think you could be any cuter! love the shop :)
2 years ago
spacejam says:
oh!! i love it!
2 years ago
1AEON says:
adorable!!!!!
2 years ago
blueberrydeluxe says:
Incredible INCREDIBLE! She is fabulous. Very gifted, love her stuff. What an incredible reflection on what Etsy can do for the soul :)
2 years ago
CutieDynamite says:
Beautiful work! I love it all!!
2 years ago
SMIRNOFFdesignSTUDIO says:
INCREDIBLY INSPIRING ARTIST! I love YOU,Matilou! You made my day, MERCI! :)
2 years ago
psarokokalo says:
she is great !!! great feature she deserves it!
2 years ago
SMboutique says:
The little film is really great!J'adore!;)!Merci Anne;)
2 years ago
hjmart says:
What an inspiring video! Anne Cresci is full of life and imagination!!! Absolutely loved the video!!! Great work!!! Thank you for posting!!!
2 years ago
PamelaAngus says:
congrats Anne!!
2 years ago
staroftheeast says:
Great article, I love her work! So nice to see her 'live'!
2 years ago
XbyLeinaNeima says:
She is so adorable...
2 years ago
Babongo says:
Love your work, Matilou! Great article and great video!
2 years ago
rougepicotenoir says:
Que c'est joli! J'adore!
2 years ago
suzybluebijoux says:
Tres belle - love the prints & jewellery & enjoyed the quirky wee princesse punk video too. Bravo! xx
2 years ago
Scallyrags says:
Love your work!
2 years ago
callista311 says:
love your apartment...amazing video very inspiring :) love the colors you use, nice locket choice...
2 years ago
lunaticart says:
So great to see you moving!!! I love your shop! (and your dress), congratulations on your great video, you look beautiful.
2 years ago
MagMoment says:
Love this! Very engaging artist.
2 years ago
WooZlys says:
so magical, enjoyed the video, what a great talent! and YES it brings you back to childhood.
2 years ago
lorinichols says:
so inspired, so excited to delve into my illustrations again. thanks for your beauty!
1 year ago
ValerieLovelyVisions says:
LOVE her Artistry!...Such LOVELY and ENDEARING whimsy!
1 year ago