Blackwing Blog

Woody Guthrie is known for many things and, throughout his prestigious career, he was known by many names. The most famous moniker, “The Dust Bowl Troubadour,” was appointed to Guthrie after the release of his seminal album, Dust...

We had the opportunity to sit down with author and illustrator Lindsay Gardner to talk about art, her sources of inspiration, and her new book, Why We Cook: Women on Food, Identity, and Connection. Lindsay sketched every original illustration...

Heather Martinez is a lettering artist and visual practitioner based out of Colorado. Read her interview with Blackwing here to learn more.

Samantha Dion Baker is an author and illustrator from Brooklyn, NY who uses Blackwing pencils to realize her gorgeous illustrations.

Read about the creative process behind the work of Greg Ruth, writer/Artist of graphic novels, children’s picture books, illustration and film.

Hugh Caughey is an Australian Artist / designer based in Sydney, whose work focuses on the shapes / lines / textures found in nature.

Lili Arnold is a graphic designer, illustrator, block printer and textile designer based in Santa Cruz, California.

Carrie South is an illustrator and painter from Oklahoma City, OK.

Read about the creative process of Mike Hawthorne, comic book penciler and current lead artist on Marvel's Deadpool series.

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