Blackwing Blog

Along the side of I-93, Boston’s Southeast Expressway, stands one of the most iconic public artworks of the 20th century - commonly referred to as the “Rainbow Swash”.

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 of the art world. Kent’s artwork, mainly in the medium of serigraphy, challenged...

When we first heard about a team of designers that were using Blackwing pencils to sketch out projects on parchment paper placemats at an osteria in a small town in Italy, we knew we had to find out...

We teamed up with our friend and comic book writer and artist Kickliy to showcase the various steps in comic book creation from the penciling to the finished product.

Woody Guthrie, the dust bowl troubadour. Guthrie left an indelible mark on society, culture, politics, and the world through his music, art, and storytelling. This incredible portrait by artist Trevor Jamieson perfectly encapsulates Woody’s complexity and nuance and...

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.