Inside the Artist’s Life

Behind the studio work is a life shaped by curiosity, creativity, and quiet practices. This page offers a small window into the everyday moments that inspire the work of Jenny Gallo. Time spent quilting, exploring libraries and bookstores, walking through new places, and noticing beauty in ordinary days. These rhythms inform the art in subtle but meaningful ways.

Being outside, on a bike, exploring new places with my husband is a favorite pastime.

Biking in Italy with my
supportive husband

Creating art even at a young age

Jenny playing a game and laughing with children in Haiti
Jenny's family posing near river while hiking in Colorado

Learning new words with friends in Haiti

My family hiking in Colorado, 2022

Jenny sitting on floor stitching large blue and white quilt
Jenny coloring a flower in her sketchbook

Explore my quilting passion. Read the Quilt Sandwich blog.

Finding inspiration in the beauty of nature

Just for fun… This or that?

Q: Mountains or ocean?

A: Mountains

Q: Poultry, meat or seafood

A: Seafood

Q: Ketchup or ranch?

A: Ketchup

Q: Attend the party or play host

A: Host!

How would you reply? Let me know!

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Confirmation is such a meaningful moment full of questions, growth, and claiming faith as your own. 🌿 Our confirmation stole lesson plan invites students to explore color, symbol, and story as they reflect on what they believe and how they want to
Green that endures. This digital drawing of succulents has always felt like Ordinary Time to me, resilient, patient, and quietly thriving. A reminder that growth doesn’t need fanfare to be faithful. #CarrotTopStudio #OrdinaryTime #FaithInColo
Today we’re celebrating three years of Emily at Carrot Top Studio. 🧡 She is dependable, thoughtful, a true self-starter, and someone who keeps growing her skills with care and confidence. This past year especially showed her steadiness—
Green, even now. Outside my winter studio, this plant is holding on, beaded with cold raindrops, quietly alive. Ordinary Time often feels like this to me: not flashy, not hurried, just steady growth happening beneath the surface. #CarrotTopStudio #
A color post. A bolt of green fabric for Ordinary Time: steady, growing, faithful. This is the color of showing up, week after week, and finding beauty in the ongoing story. #CarrotTopStudio #OrdinaryTime #FaithInColor #LiturgicalColor #GreenSeason

Contact

If you’d like to reach out with a question, idea, or collaboration, I’d love to hear from you. Messages are answered Monday–Friday, 9–5 CST, and on Saturdays as we’re able.

  • Email - Jenny.Gallo@CarrotTopStudio.com

  • Text - 412-480-4193

  • Call - 412-480-4193 CST