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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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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

Happy Sunday! This is my updated 2025 lineup sketc

Happy Sunday! This is my updated 2025 lineup sketch. I’m a visual person so drawing out my planners and journals is relaxing and I feel much more organized when I look at this. Also, when I’m (inevitably) tempted to get another notebook, I can remind myself of what I have already committed to. 😅 #planners #plannernerd #creativejournaling #functionalplanner

Here it is friends, my 2025 planner and journal st

Here it is friends, my 2025 planner and journal stack 📚 1. PLOTTER A5 rings
2. Hobonichi 5-year A5
3. Hobonichi A6 notebook
4. Hobonichi 5-year A6
5. Hobonichi Weeks
6. Sterling Ink N2 I divide my books into two categories with a clear purpose: functional vs creative. If you want to know more, take a look at my latest Substack post at fromcarola.substack.com.
My latest YT video is out if you want to see a walkthrough and initial setup: youtube.com/fromcarola Have you decided on what you’re using yet? #planner #journals #functionalplanning #creativejournaling

Hi friends, hope you have a nice weekend 🫶🏽

Hi friends, hope you have a nice weekend 🫶🏽 Before I reveal my 2025 planner and journal lineup (next week 👀) here are the books that I’m ending the year with. If you want to read about how I use them, my latest Substack post is out. If you want to see or hear about them, my latest YT vid is out. - PLOTTER Bible size
- Hobonichi Weeks
- Hobonichi A6 5-year
- Hobonichi A5 notebook
- Hemlock & Oak undated Weekly
- Hobonichi A5 5-year
- Sterling Ink N1 in a Travelers Notebook
- Travelers Notebook with 013 (TRP/Lightweight) insert 🔗 fromcarola.substack.com
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