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 playing a cream-colored electric guitar.

Beyond the Dead: Jerry Garcia’s Musical Legacy

Jerry Garcia's name is etched in the annals of rock & roll history, primarily for his role as the lead guitarist and vocalist of the Grateful Dead. His musical journey was as vibrant as his visual art, characterized by a unique improvisational…

17 Essential Plant Nutrients – Basic and Macronutrients

Blackwing Vol. 17 examines the beauty of gardening. Gardening allows us to maintain a meaningful practice and an outlet to interact with the world around us and bring new life into our ecosystems. As we watch plants grow, visual cues often…

Introducing Blackwing Vol. 57 – Jean-Michel Basquiat Pencils

The Blackwing 57 is a tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat and his boundary-pushing art. The number 57 is a reference to 57 Great Jones Street in New York City, where Basquiat created some of his best-known works.
Blackwing x Preservation Hall

Introducing Blackwing x Preservation Hall

We teamed up with the Preservation Hall, an iconic New Orleans venue, to create a pencil that celebrates the Hall and its dedication to keeping the spirit, sound, and soul of jazz music alive.

Watch Artist Mike Hawthorne Sketch Using Blackwing Lab 07.29.21

We teamed up once again with comic book artist Mike Hawthorne to showcase our limited-run Blackwing Lab 07.29.21 non-photo blue pencils. Non-photo blue pencils are a staple tool among artists of all types, allowing them to sketch and layout…

Blackwing Holiday Postcards and E-Cards

Did you miss our holiday shipping window, but still want to give the gift of Blackwing this holiday season? Download a printable Blackwing Holiday Postcard or E-Card to accompany your order and to send to your gift recipients. Blackwing…

How to Make a Voting Plan

Updated: 09/30/2024 We've created this step-by-step guide complete with links and resources to help make sure that your vote gets counted and your voice is heard. 1. Register to Vote / Check your Voter Registration Status The upcoming…