Portrait of Catherine - founder of Atelier Lanselle

In my studio, I have a ritual: coffee, incense, and flowers are necessary for me. It’s my sanctuary, but when I start a project, I become obsessed with it and its realization. A piece of wood, a type of wood, a piece of furniture, everything has meaning and allows me to reflect on my desires. I test, I try!! I also like involving my clients in my research to be sure I understand their needs.

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Portrait of Clara Clamens - the talented Marseille-based artisan crafting beauty in Wood

Most of my inspiration comes from the curves you can see in nature around: a leaf, a cloud, a seaweed, waves etc. I can also be inspired by the body movements, dances, and facial curves. And of course wood: its veins, its color and natural shape. I sometimes try to understand what happened in the tree’s life: a storm, a heatwave. It is a great source of inspiration. Some wood varieties are amazing with very graphic veins like the plane tree.

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