Original Page Illustration for the Book Clever Crow
This original artwork fine art painting by Olivia Lomenech Gill exudes a sense of layered storytelling and intricate observation. The focus on crows—rendered in textured, overlapping papers—captures their intelligence and inquisitive nature. The collage technique, blending text, diagrams, and naturalistic sketches, enriches the visual narrative, seamlessly merging art and natural history. Below the crows, the detailed depictions of wood-boring beetles, larvae, and a woodlouse spider add an educational element, reminiscent of scientific illustrations.
The choice of materials, including the recycled and weathered papers, evokes a tactile and organic quality, mirroring the themes of decay, consumption, and the life cycle present in the work. The muted earthy tones and precise layering lend a sense of depth, drawing viewers into the detailed world of these scavenger birds. This original artwork fine art painting feels like a bridge between art and science, celebrating the interconnectedness of creatures within their ecosystems.
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.
"Crows & Insects" - Olivia Lomenech Gill's original artwork - Fine Art painting
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€.
