Welcome to Florem Ipsum
Hello! My name is Natalia Stolarska and I am a freelance illustrator. Florem Ipsum is my online portfolio and blog. Offline, you can find me working in various nooks of my studio in Poznan, Poland, surrounded by art supplies, books, and potted plants.
My illustrations exist somewhere in the realm of magical realism, inspired by themes of imagination and wonder, full of whimsy and intricate detail.
I am influenced by the books I read and love — both fiction and non-fiction titles — and I am always looking for new projects that reflect this love.
If you like my art and would like to work with me, see Contact for details.
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My inspirations
I grew up reading fairy tales, myths, legends, and other stories full of magic and wonder. I am still an avid reader and a lifelong learner of delightfully curious things about the world. I collect shiny trinkets of knowledge about different cultures and traditions, languages and rituals and fashions... They shape the way I see things — and influence what I draw.
Sometimes so much thought goes into a project that I need to write about it. That is where my blog comes in. Here, I share bits of my creative process, personal stories, and various observations. You can find the most recent posts below.
The Golden Eye
Some months ago, a role-play-gaming friend of mine invited me to take part in his next project. I was going to work as an illustrator/character designer for his new Dungeons and Dragons game campaign. I quickly grew out of that role. See, I’m a hoarder. I hoard information. I see a shiny bit of trivia,……
Find Your Why
Find Your Why is the title of a book by Simon Sinek and something of a mantra to live by. The idea is to find what really drives you and let it shine through all your future actions. The concept of finding your why resonated with me a lot when I first heard about it…….
Childhood in the Garden
You know how certain smells can instantly transport you to a different time and place? I was drinking coffee by the window a while back and a whiff of fresh air blew in and suddenly I was a barefoot kid in the garden, eating breakfast outside with my aunt. The garden was actually an allotment……
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Would you like to own a piece of my art?
I sell my designs on a variety of items in my online shops:
Prints, notebooks, and t-shirts on Society6.
Prints, tote bags, spiral notebooks, and mugs on Redbubble.
You can also support me directly by buying me a coffee at ko-fi.com/floremipsum. Thank you!