Blackwing Collaborates with TRAVELER’S COMPANY

We've teamed up with our friends at TRAVELER'S COMPANY to create a new capsule collection dedicated to our shared love for all things pencils and paper.
Jerry Garcia's painting "Emerging Elephant"

Like a Note in the Air: The Visual Art of Jerry Garcia

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The name Jerry Garcia is synonymous with the Grateful Dead, legendary American rock band known for their lengthy instrumental jams and loyal fan base. But Garcia's artistic talents extended far beyond his virtuosic guitar playing and distinctive…
Zoetrope illustration

The Evolution of Animation – Blackwing Vol. 7

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Blackwing Volume 7 celebrates the history of animation. Vol. 7's unique design features 6 different interlaced patterns that form a 7-frame animation when seen through a viewfinder. The viewfinder uses a process known as "picket fence animation"…

The Legacy of Chuck Jones – Blackwing Vol. 7

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"The rules are simple. Take your work, but never yourself, seriously. Pour in your love and whatever skill you have and it will come out." Over the last century, there may not be anyone more synonymous with their body of work than the legendary…

De Divina Proportione: The Golden Ratio Applied in Art

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The Golden Ratio is a mathematical value that appears all throughout the natural world. When applied to the arts, it becomes a tool for creating balanced, organic works. Artists throughout history have tried to emulate the sense of natural…

5 Mental Health Benefits of Drawing

This month, we’re continuing to spotlight mental health in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. As our lives become increasingly digital and online, we believe that’s it essential to maintain a healthy balance by setting aside…

Makers Series – Jason Patterson

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We had the opportunity to sit down for a chat with portrait artist and woodworker Jason Patterson. Using historical documents and meticulous research, Jason’s transformative work is centered around telling stories of African American history from his local community on the eastern shore of Maryland and beyond.
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When Corita Kent Met Charles and Ray Eames

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In 1956, one of the most compelling designs of the 20th century was introduced to the world, the “Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman.” Also known as the 670 and 671, this furniture set remains one of the most iconic designs ever produced by…

Corita Kent and the Art of “Slow Looking”

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During the 1960s, the art department at Immaculate Heart College, under the supervision of Corita Kent, became a lively community of experimentation and creative thinking. Corita encouraged her students to approach their art and studies as…

Corita’s Rainbow Swash

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Along the side of I-93, Boston’s Southeast Expressway, about two miles outside of downtown Boston, stands one of the most iconic public artworks of the 20th century. Seemingly bursting out of Dorchester’s waterfront, it is a monolith adorned…

Give a Damn – The Life & Legacy of Corita Kent

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“Love the moment, and the energy of that moment will spread beyond the boundaries.” - Corita Kent From a small town in Iowa to the “City of Angels” and beyond, Corita Kent’s life and work pushed the envelope and expanded the boundaries…