Pockets in Knitwear: Earthy Colors & Whimsical Details Here’s another unique project for my Pockets in Knitwear series. I love polka dots patterns and working with simple shapes, adding whimsical details. This handmade vest is knitted with a soft wool-blend loopy yarn. I used my favorite motif—polka dots in many of knitwear garments. One of those dots transforms…Read More
Pockets inspired by history I’ve been exploring historical pocket designs for my knitwear collection over the past few months. The Long Island Museum and archive of Huntington Historical Society gave me access to their collection of costumes. I worked inside the museums for several weeks, documenting my research with photos and detailed sketches. My research…Read More
Share and Tell: Knitwear and signature details GalinaCarrollDesigns for the Share and Tell event at the Arts Center at Duck Creek Sunday, June 8th. The fun kicks off at 11:30 AM and wraps up at 1:00 PM—short, sweet and packed with creativity! I’m thrilled to be part of this vibrant event highlights of the Long Island artists. I’ll…Read More
Gallery North is proud to present The Winner’s Circle exhibition. This is celebration of the award-winning artists of the 2024 Outdoor Art Show and Music Festival. This special showcase honors recipients of the Best in Show. The categories are awarded in mixed media, fiber art, jewelry, painting, photography, and pottery. May 15-June 22, 2025. Opening reception- Thursday May 15, 6-8pm. These artists represent the very best of this year’s festival and selected from over 80 outstanding exhibitors. Artists on view include Paul Speh, Cassandra Voulo, Laura Kemple and Dennis Doering, Juan Cruz Reverberi, William Demaria, Galina Carroll, Jessamyn Go, Chloe Wang, Cassandra Hussey, Susan Rodgers, Mary Jane van Zeijts, Jonathan Spector, Ash Garcia-Diaz, Sophia Syritsyna, and Eileen Cassidy—each a vital part of Long Island’s vibrant creative community. Both the Winner’s Circle exhibition and the reception are free and open to the public. I’m honored to share that five of my knits were selected for this exhibit. There are two pieces as a part of a recent grant-funded fellowship project. Pockets in Knitwear collection project is supported by Long Island Grants for the Arts through funds provided by the office of the Governor and the…Read More
🌸 Spring Garden Tour and Art Boutique – Sunday, June 1 🌸Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMTour Headquarters: Kissam House, 434 Park Avenue, Huntington Join us for a delightful day celebrating the beauty of Huntington’s finest private gardens!Our Spring Garden Tour is a self-guided experience featuring six stunning private gardens open exclusively for this event—each one sure to inspire and enchant.🌿 Start your journey at our Tour Headquarters at the historic Kissam House. Here, you’ll enjoy: 🎨 Art Boutique Highlights:Browse and buy one-of-a-kind creations, including: Whether you’re a passionate gardener, art lover or just looking for a serene day out, this Garden Tour Art Boutique has something for everyone. Don’t miss it – Huntington’s gardens are waiting to welcome you!For more information visit HHS website.
Original Fashion Illustrations Now in Store! My original fashion illustrations are gaining fans fast! The girls on my website feel alive, each full of whimsical personality. Every girl becomes a unique page. After I launched my website, requests poured in. Visitors wanted to buy my sketches as fashion art. One friend loved them so much, she asked for a custom illustration as…Read More
Hand Knitted iPad Clutch is a part of my new collection. This iPad clutch is the first piece in my collection, “Pockets in Knitwear“. Inspired by vintage fashion, I explored pocket construction in the design of knitwear. The materials that I used for my iPad clutch: Chunky cotton yarn, fabric for lining and Ceramic tiles. I knitted the clutch…Read More
I would like to share how to create necklace inspired by seashells. You will find more jewelry pieces in my store with nature inspired shapes. I love walking on the beach, where I always discover beautiful treasures like shells, seaweed, and smooth stones. Recently, one particular seashell caught my attention and now I’ve started a…Read More
Exploring the Long Island Museum textile and costume Collection Yesterday I had the privilege of visiting the Long Island Museum. The museum have absolutely fantastic textile and costume collection. For hours, I immersed myself in intricate details, textures and stories of garments from various eras. This visit of The Long Island Museum is part of…Read More
Explore Unique Creations at the Art League of Long Island’s 59th Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair Looking for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts? Don’t miss the Art League of Long Island’s 59th Annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair! This festive event showcases a wide range of handcrafted art and crafts created by talented artists from…Read More