There have been many unexpected detours on my creative journey…

My route began in Manila, Philippines, and it’s taken me all over the world. I’m now based in Berlin, Germany, and travel and art remain my biggest passions, fueling my creative practice and inspiring my work.

Along the way, I’ve pursued numerous different creative paths. I’m a published author of seven bestselling books, I’ve designed a wide range of products for well-known brands, and I also ran my own online stationery shop for a while.

Now, I’m on a mission to make art more accessible and guide you on your own creative journey, wherever you’re at. My main focus is teaching and sharing what I know while also cultivating a strong, creative community who not only love and support my work, but also their own and each other’s.

MEET ABBEY
MEET ABBEY

Choose Your Next Adventure

  • Work with Me

    I design books and stationery for publishers, brands, and other creative partners. Using a range of mediums including pen and ink and watercolours, my distinctive style incorporates hand lettering and illustration, giving my work a nostalgic, handmade feel.

    EXPLORE MY PORTFOLIO

  • Create with Me

    The Creative Growth Club helps me continue working as an artist. With four subscription tiers to choose from, members receive exclusive access to studio updates, weekly inspiration, a library of digital resources, and monthly mail.

    BECOME A PATREON MEMBER

  • Learn with Me

    Follow your curiosity and obsess over subjects like fountain pens, travel documenting, and everyday journaling. With an emphasis on building lifelong creative habits, my workshops and classes are beginner-friendly and accessible.  

    FIND ME ON SKILLSHARE
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  • "She has a lot of great, creative ideas and she really knows what she wants."

    — Koko, Former Deputy Group Publisher, Summit Books

  • "Abbey always came to the table with Plans A, B, C and a clear idea of what she wanted to do and what a partnership looked like."

    — Daisy, Co-Founder & Co-Owner, Yoseka Stationery

  • "Work didn't feel like work at all because it's easy to work with Abbey—she is easily one of the most creative, strategic, and hardworking people I've had the pleasure to work with!"

    — Sophie, Project Manager

  • “Abbey has a unique aesthetic and perspective that makes the products she designs creatively inspiring and fun to use. I always trust her taste and ability to deliver high quality work on time."

    — Christine, Owner, Everyday Explorers Co.

  • "Working with Abbey was a delight! Highly collaborative, focused, and simply a joy."

    — Nicola, Creator Community Programs Lead, Skillshare

Arrivals & Departures

Where you'll find me next: workshops, events, and new releases. Join me!

New Skillshare Class

Track your favorite films, books, albums, and more through media journaling. Take the class here.

Workshop Week (June 1-5, 2026)

Teaching Creative Journal Intention Setting as part of 40+ free workshops. Join us and RSVP here.

Stationery Fest (July 30-August 1, 2026)

Teaching Travel Journaling workshops in New York this summer.

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