Original Page Illustration for the Book Clever Crow
This original artwork fine art painting features a bold and striking raven’s profile, radiating a quiet intelligence that draws the viewer in. Above the bird’s head, a meticulously rendered skull provides a fascinating juxtaposition between life and anatomy, inviting reflection on the connection between the two. The backdrop, composed of layered pages from what appears to be a vintage book or dictionary, features selected passages that add depth and texture to the composition. This rich layering creates a harmonious dialogue between art, science, and storytelling.
This piece exemplifies the signature style of Olivia Lomenech Gill, renowned for her ability to blend detailed naturalism with inventive, textural narratives. Through the combination of the raven’s lifelike portrait, the anatomical study, and the literary collage, Gill explores both the physical presence and symbolic resonance of her subject. Her original artwork fine art painting masterfully bridges the natural and intellectual realms, crafting multilayered stories that encourage viewers to engage with her art on multiple levels of meaning.
Clever Crow by Chris Butterworth, with illustrations by Olivia Lomenech Gill, is an engaging children's book celebrating the intelligence and behaviors of crows. Aimed at readers aged 3 to 7, the book combines Butterworth's informative yet accessible text with Gill's expressive mixed-media illustrations, which showcase crows and their eggs in fine detail. Praised as “a picture book as intelligent as its subject” by The Wall Street Journal, and described by Kirkus Reviews as “an admiring tribute to the habits and smarts of the corvid clan,” the book highlights the birds' tool-using abilities, playfulness, and strategic food-hiding techniques. Its muted artistic palette complements the fascinating natural insights, earning it recognition as a 2024 Junior Library Guild Selection and a favorite among young nature enthusiasts.
"Crow Skull" - Original Fine Art painting - Artwork by Olivia Lomenech Gill
Original Page Illustration
By Olivia Lomenech Gill for the book Clever Crow.- Medium: Collage, ink & gouache on card.
- Dimensions (Unframed):
- Metric: 51 cm x 74 cm
- Imperial: 20.07 in x 29.13 in
- Framing: The frame can be purchased on demand for an additional price of 300€.
