Summer Sketchbook

Each morning this summer I've started my studio day with a reading from Reforesting Faith by Matthew Sleeth, MD and a bit of drawing and/or writing in my sketchbook. It's been a great practice that has generated some new ideas about my faith, new art that will be revealed this fall (how's that's a tease?) and a series of new tree themed stoles (below the video.) Here’s a look inside the sketchbook —

This Psalm 24:1 inspired stole may be seen here.

This Psalm 24:1 inspired stole may be seen here.

The tree of life is a vibrant image that can be used in many worship scenarios. See it here

The tree of life is a vibrant image that can be used in many worship scenarios. See it here

Just in time for Advent. You’ll love the fable behind these three trees! See the stole here.

Just in time for Advent. You’ll love the fable behind these three trees! See the stole here.

Isaiah 52:7-10 inspired this Joy and Peace Advent stole. It’s so dynamic! Find it here.

Isaiah 52:7-10 inspired this Joy and Peace Advent stole. It’s so dynamic! Find it here.

And one more! See the white version of the tree of life stole in our ‘other’ category here.

And one more! See the white version of the tree of life stole in our ‘other’ category here.

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Jenny Gallo

Jenny Gallo is the artist and founder of Carrot Top Studio, where she has been designing handmade clergy stoles, Christian art, liturgical gifts, and creative worship resources since 2004. Her work helps churches and individuals explore faith through meaningful symbols, color, and visual storytelling.

A former art educator, Jenny taught art in Chicago, Houston, and Pittsburgh before devoting herself full-time to her studio practice. She holds a B.S. in Art Education from The Pennsylvania State University and now lives and creates in the Madison, Wisconsin area.

Through the Carrot Top Studio blog and Substack, she writes about creativity, Christian symbolism, the liturgical year, and the everyday intersections of art and faith.

http://www.CarrotTopStudio.com
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