Obvious State EDC Notebook – “She was becoming herself, casting aside that fictitious self which we assume like a garment.” – Kate Chopin

Obvious State is a creative studio, their artwork and goods are inspired by beautiful language that has stood the test of time, poetry that stretches the imagination, and philosophy that prompts us to think deeply. Obvious State takes snippets of text from literature, philosophy, and poetry as inspiration for a visual response and illustration.  This poignant quotation […]

Nero’s Notes: Pebble Stationery Co. Pocket Notebooks – Dragonfly Notebook

The latest Nero’s Notes Pocket Subscription featured pocket notebooks from Pebble Stationery Co. I first came across Pebble Stationery on Kickstarter when I backed their original campaign back in 2019. Pebble Stationery Co is an Australian company founded by Lois Ho and John Soh who decided after years of searching for their perfect fountain pen friendly […]

Obvious State EDC Notebook – All goes onward and outward, nothing collapses – Walt Whitman

Obvious State is a creative studio, their artwork and goods are inspired by beautiful language that has stood the test of time, poetry that stretches the imagination, and philosophy that prompts us to think deeply. Obvious State takes snippets of text from literature, philosophy, and poetry as inspiration for a visual response and illustration.  This month I […]

Obvious State EDC Notebook – The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again – Charles Dickens

Obvious State is a creative studio, their artwork and goods are inspired by beautiful language that has stood the test of time, poetry that stretches the imagination, and philosophy that prompts us to think deeply. Obvious State takes snippets of text from literature, philosophy, and poetry as inspiration for a visual response and illustration.  This month I […]