Like a Note in the Air: The Visual Art of Jerry Garcia
The name Jerry Garcia is synonymous with the Grateful Dead, legendary American rock band known […]
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Beyond the Dead: Jerry Garcia’s Musical Legacy
Jerry Garcia’s name is etched in the annals of rock & roll history, primarily for […]
Jerry Garcia’s California Roots
Born and raised in San Francisco, Jerry Garcia was as much a product of California […]
Introducing Blackwing 710 – The Jerry Garcia Pencil
Though he is best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia was much more than a musician. His house at 710 Ashbury Street marked the heart of the enlightenment and expression that pulsed through San Francisco in the 1960s. It also fueled Jerry’s profound exploration into painting and visual arts.
Makers Series – Marbled Paper Studio
We had the pleasure of chatting with Vanessa Reynoso of Marbled Paper Studio. She shares about the intricate craft of paper marbling, its history dating back to the 12th century, her unique bespoke tools and much more.
Blackwing’s Predictions for 2024
Here’s to 2024! In celebration, we wanted to share a few fun predictions for lifestyle […]
Artist Series Interview – Leslie Hung (Comic Artist & Illustrator)
We partnered with comic book artist and illustrator Leslie Hung for our Artist Series Notebooks featuring her incredible original artwork. Leslie is the co-creator of Image Comic’s Snotgirl.
17 Essential Plant Nutrients – Basic and Macronutrients
Blackwing Vol. 17 examines the beauty of gardening. Gardening allows us to maintain a meaningful […]
Introducing Blackwing Vol. 17 – The Gardening Pencil
Blackwing 17 examines the mindful practice of gardening. Each pencil features an earth-toned color palette: olive green finish, dark brown ferrule and imprint, and burgundy eraser
Blackwing Artist Series Notebooks
We’ve teamed up with award-winning creators and Blackwing Makers, Leslie Hung, Florian Bertmer, Andrea Sorrentino & Jeff Lemire, to create 3 limited-edition Slate Notebooks featuring their original work.