As Lent approaches, this reflective Carrot Top Studio blog post explores the surprising connection between charcoal drawing, erasure, and the theology of Ash Wednesday. Through the lens of an artist’s practice, we consider how subtraction, mercy, and making space shape both creative work and spiritual life. This piece invites readers to see Lent not as a season of adding more, but as a faithful practice of release, discernment, and gentle renewal.

Reflecting on what we’ve lost can be a powerful exercise in gratitude and spiritual growth. What emotions surface when you think about this item? Does its absence create space for something new? In this Lenten season, consider how loss—whether intentional or unexpected—shapes our faith journey. Use this prompt to journal, sketch, or pray, allowing your reflections to draw you deeper into the themes of release and renewal. For more guided reflections like this, visit my Substack, where I share additional insights and an audio version of this prompt.