Show Notes
In this episode, Carola, known as FromCarola on social media, shares her journey as a fountain pen enthusiast and artist. She discusses her love for fountain pens, the inks she uses, and her creative process involving watercolor and abstract art. Carola also talks about her transition to live streaming on Twitch, where she engages with a community of fellow stationery lovers. Additionally, she shares her experiences teaching workshops and her aspirations for the future, emphasizing the importance of creativity and community in her life.
Show Links https://liliandbella.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fromcarola/ https://www.youtube.com/@FromCarola https://www.twitch.tv/fromcarola https://sanfranciscopenshow.com/classes/ https://blog.tombowusa.com/author/carola/ https://www.tombowusa.com/watercolor-florals-stamp-card-workshop.html
Takeaways
Carola enjoys sharing her process of using fountain pen inks and watercolor paints. She keeps around 12 to 15 fountain pens inked at a time. Her grail pen is the Pilot Namiki Makie Milky Way fountain pen. Carola experiments with different inks based on her mood and the season. Tomoe River paper is her go-to for writing. She loves using pen rests and trays to display her pens. Carola dove into the fountain pen hobby during the pandemic. She finds joy in teaching others about art and creativity. Twitch allows for real-time interaction with her audience. Carola is open to future opportunities in the stationery community.
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