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.

Blackwing x Bradley Mountain – The Story Behind the Blackwing Pencil Roll

We met the guys at Bradley Mountain while we were both exhibiting at a tradeshow in Long Beach, CA. I had fallen in love with their bags at a store in my hometown of Sacramento, CA, so I knew I wanted to introduce myself. We hit it off immediately,…

10 Photography Resources for Film Photographers

With the Blackwing 344 out in the wild, we hope folks will feel inspired to take some old-fashioned film photographs. We posted the template for the BW 344 Pinhole Camera, but we know film can be challenging to get ahold of, so here's a list…

Designing the BW 344 Pinhole Camera

When we started brainstorming ideas for the Blackwing 344 subscriber bonus, we knew we wanted something that would help people reconnect with the art of photography. In the last decade, taking a picture has become almost automatic, yet photos…
BW 344 Pinhole Camera

BW 344 Pinhole Camera

Video and text instructions for how to assemble the BW•344 Pinhole Camera included with every Blackwing 344 Volumes subscription.
Blackwing 344

Blackwing Volumes – Volume 344

Blackwing Volumes

Behind the Scenes: From Idea to Pencil

This is the first in what we hope will become a series of articles that provide a behind the scenes look into the inner workings of Blackwing. On the verge of a new release, today we are diving into the process of bringing a Blackwing Volumes…
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New Imprint and Eraser Coming to Blackwing Pencils

When the Blackwing 344 hits your doorstep, you may notice a few changes. Blackwing Volumes subscribers are getting a first look at some of the design updates that are coming to all Blackwing pencils in the near future. The first change you’ll…
Mike Hawthorne

Mike Hawthorne

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Mike Hawthorne, comic book penciler and current lead artist on Marvel's Deadpool series.
Greg Simkins

Greg Simkins

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Greg "Craola" Semkins, street artist and full-time painter from Los Angeles, CA.

My Favorite Steinbeck

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Our hearts are mending slowly since the passing of Thom Steinbeck last week. He was an inspiration to many, including those members of our team who were fortunate enough to get to know him in the past year. While we reached out to offer condolences…