Art de Peau's Story
What started as my tattoo studio has grown into a space where art can take many forms — from ink on skin to fine art prints, apparel, and handmade treasures.
About Me
I'm Matilde, the artist behind Art de Peau. In 2018 I started tattooing — a practice that taught me how intimate and powerful art can be when it lives on the skin. Over the years, I felt the need to let creativity grow beyond tattoos, into pieces that could also be worn, carried, or displayed in daily life.
The Beginning
The idea of creating clothing has always been with me, almost like a childhood dream. In 2016 I designed and printed my first sweater — a clumsy but heartfelt start that planted the seed for what Art de Peau would later become. In 2023 I opened my webshop, bringing together sustainable apparel, fine art prints, and small handmade treasures under one roof.
Slow Fashion Philosophy
For a long time, I was drawn into the cycle of fast fashion, buying too much, too quickly. Step by step, I began to realize the impact of that mindset — on myself, on others, and on the planet. That shift made me fall in love with slow fashion: creating fewer pieces, but with care, intention, and respect for materials.
Quality matters. I choose premium, durable blanks and eco-friendly inks; no mass production, no waste. I want you to feel the human time in each piece — and to wear, mend it, and keep it.
Artistic Journey
My journey as an artist has moved through many phases: from darker, surreal drawings in my teenage years to a practice today that seeks balance, growth, and connection with the natural world. Nature is my greatest inspiration — the way flowers bloom, the quiet rhythm of cycles, the fragile strength in wings, leaves, and patterns found everywhere around us.
Travel has shaped me too. During my months in Mexico, I found myself surrounded by parrots, flamingos, and sea turtles — moments that keep returning in my work and remind me to stay curious, playful, and rooted.
Today
I split my time between tattooing (the one-to-one connection I love) and making (the quiet hours of drawing, carving and printing). My dream is to keep both in rhythm: honest work, made slowly, with nature as the thread.
Every piece you find in my shop has been created with intention and care. For me, the beauty lies in the details that carry the human touch: not perfect, but real, and lasting. I always search for the best possible materials: from new organic and eco-friendly garments made in Belgium, to 100% cotton vintage pieces that are hand-picked for upcycling. Most creations are made in limited batches, turning every item into a little treasure of its own.
By choosing Art de Peau, you're not just supporting an independent artist — you're carrying a piece of me with you, and becoming part of a slow and mindful process — one that values quality over quantity, and creativity over trends.