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I'm an abstract watercolour + loose floral illustration artist and journaler.

I write about the joys of creative hobbies, stationery, and journaling. I believe creating art should be part of an overall mindfulness practice.

You can also find me on Instagram (@fromcarola) where I post daily creative inspiration and on YouTube where I share art tutorials and stationery videos.
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I don’t know what happened. I started with one m

I don’t know what happened. I started with one mini PLOTTER and I now have three different sizes (and considering a fourth 🫣) Oh if you’re curious about the A5 PLOTTER and how I plan on using it in 2025, check out my walk through of the binder and refill pads in my latest YT vid 👀 Youtube.com/@fromcarola Also, Atlas Stationers carries PLOTTER binders and accessories if you’re interested (affiliate link in my bio if you want to support me 💕)

I love everything cottage country and the latest T

I love everything cottage country and the latest Tombow VIP Club - Irojiten Gift Bundle is all that 🥹🍄 Unboxing the bundle here…stay tuned for more but in the meantime, you can find this on the TombowUSA website (available in the US/Can). Affiliate link in my Story/bio if you want to support me 🫶🏽 this bundle was gifted to me for being part of their Creator Crew. #tombowusa

Hi friends 🫶🏽 if you’re needing a break an

Hi friends 🫶🏽 if you’re needing a break and want to slow down, relax, and play with your fountain pen inks, check out my latest YT vid: abstract floral art - painting with inks and drawing with a Kakimori nib. This practice will help you stay present in the moment and let your hand guide your creativity without worrying about the end result - paint with me, it’s fun! Inks used: Ferris Wheel Press “Age of Aurum”, “Tunes of Tinseltown” and “Festival Grove”, Kakimori pigment black
_ FerrisWheelPress.com orders: Code JA-CAROLA can save you 15% - affiliate link in bio. I get a small commission on sales at no extra cost to you. #ferriswheelpress

Hi friends, happy Fountain Pen Day! I started col

Hi friends, happy Fountain Pen Day! I started collection fountain pens in 2012 with the Lamy Safari (in hot pink). That was the start of my descent into this wonderful rabbit hole and I’ve regretted nothing. Up on my YT channel is a chatty walkthrough of the fountain pens I currently own along with my recommendations for beginners. My fave pen: the Esterbrook Estie in Nouveau Bleu with a Techo nib (specially ground my CY). The runner up is the Pilot Vanishing Point in matte black with a broad nib. What’s your fave pen right now or what pen would you love to own? (Not me asking because I want to buy more pens haha) #fountainpenday #fountainpens

Deep shades of teal green and brown in these flora

Deep shades of teal green and brown in these floral drawings I did using a glass dip pen. I’m loving dark colours right now… Inks: Ferris Wheel Press “Age of Aurum” (champagne with gold shimmer) and “Tunes of Tinseltown” (dark green with dual metallic silver and gold shimmer) + ink carriage in a polished gold finish to hold a 38ml ink bottle. Available Nov 1st at ferriswheelpress.com (code JA-CAROLA can save you 15% - affiliate link in bio. I get a small commission on sales at no extra cost to you.) #ferriswheelpress

Chill coffee vibes ☕️ pens, planners and cozy

Chill coffee vibes ☕️ pens, planners and cozy Toronto stories with Helen @thecoffeemonsterzco Hope you’re having a great day, friends 🫶🏽

Fountain pens I’m using in October 🖋️ Hi f

Fountain pens I’m using in October 🖋️ Hi friends, hope you have a lovely weekend! My latest YT vid is about my currently inked pens, now up on my channel. I’m loving Robert Oster x Pen Addict “fire on fire” orange and Tom’s Studio “iris” purple 🧡💜 1. Esterbrook Estie (Techo nib) + Robert Oster x TCMC “coffee monster”
2. Esterbrook Estie (BB) + Robert Oster x Pen Addict “fire on fire”
3. Franklin-Christoph Pocket20 (Sankakusen) + Robert Oster “honey bee”
4. Pilot Vanishing Point (M) + Pilot Iroshizuku “tsuki-yo”
5. Benu Euphoria x Pen Addict (F Scythe) + Tom’s Studio “iris”
6. Esterbrook Estie (B) + Diamine “writer’s blood”
7. Skogsy Baby Saguaro (Mini Sankakusen) + Dominant Industry x Wonder Pens “tuna grey”
8. Sailor Fude De Mannen + Oblation “portland rain” #fountainpens #fountainpenink

If you watched my planner update on my channel, I

If you watched my planner update on my channel, I said that I had “retired” my Hobonichi A6 Hon and just use it for chicken scratch. Well, it turns out that talking about it reignited my love for it and I’ve started using it again for daily planning (mostly writing out my routine and chores). And how matchy is it with this Superior Labor tool pouch?! 🤩 All this to say that if you’re tempted to buy more planners or notebooks, revisit your stash and see if you can reuse something and create a spark… #functionalplanner #planner

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