Insights & Inspiration
The Carrot Top Studio blog is where art, faith, and storytelling meet. We share reflections, creative sparks, and behind-the-scenes glimpses to inspire your journey—whether you're an artist, spiritual leader, or curious soul.
Favorite Public Domain Art for Ordinary Time Worship Visuals
Explore public domain art perfect for Ordinary Time worship planning. This curated list features sacred imagery and seasonal symbolism from different periods in art history to visually enhance summer sermons and church liturgies. Image pictured, a detail of “The Angelus” by Jean-Francois Millet
Tending the Soul: How Ordinary Time Cultivates Spiritual Growth
Discover the beauty of Ordinary Time in the church calendar with Carrot Top Studio’s newest collection of green clergy stoles. Explore how this season of spiritual growth, faithful ministry, and slow transformation is reflected through meaningful design and visual storytelling. AND there’s a bonus freebie for those that read all the way to the end!
A Lenten Reflection Prompt: The Memory of What Was Lost
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.
Books for the Lenten Journey: Meaningful Reads for Reflection and Renewal
For those seeking a deeper connection between art and faith during Lent, our curated list of books offers a beautiful blend of reflection, inspiration, and visual storytelling. Featuring works like Prayer: Forty Days of Practice by Scott Erickson and Lenten Meditations by James Janknegt, these books invite readers to explore spiritual growth through the lens of art. Each one combines powerful imagery with thoughtful reflections, offering a unique way to engage with the Lenten season. Whether you're looking for a personal devotional or a resource for your congregation, these books provide the perfect balance of visual art and faith-based meditation. Explore our recommendations and enrich your Lenten journey with these thoughtfully crafted works.
Creative Practices for a Meaningful Lent
As we embark on the season of Lent, it’s a time of reflection, renewal, and spiritual growth. But Lent is also an opportunity to engage with creativity in meaningful ways. Whether through journaling, sketching prayers, or creating simple Lenten crafts, these creative practices can deepen our connection to the season and to our faith. In this blog post, we’ll explore how incorporating creativity into your Lenten journey can enrich your reflection and bring a fresh perspective to prayer, repentance, and renewal. Let's discover the art of slowing down and creating space for God during this holy time.