Original Page Illustration for the Book Clever Crow
This original artwork fine art painting by Olivia Lomenech Gill portrays a serene yet lively rural landscape, blending elements of natural observation and narrative charm. The scene centers on the interactions between animals: a grazing horse, free-ranging chickens, crows scattered across the grass, and a curious encounter between a crow and a frog in the foreground.
The composition is dynamic, with the large crow in the foreground offering a sense of immediacy and intimacy, while the layered background of rolling fields, farm buildings, and a scarecrow adds depth and context. Gill’s mixed-media approach is evident in the texture and layering, creating a balance between the detailed realism of the horse and the loose, expressive strokes of the grass and distant landscape.
Thematically, the piece explores coexistence and the small dramas of rural life, where every creature plays a part in the ecosystem. The crow’s sharp gaze toward the frog invites the viewer to consider the predator-prey dynamic, subtly hinting at the interconnectedness of life.
Overall, this original artwork fine art painting is a compelling blend of the pastoral and the wild, with Gill’s unique layering technique lending a tactile, almost collage-like quality to the work. It captures both the tranquility and complexity of life in a countryside setting.
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.
"Summer Landscape" - Original artwork - Fine Art painting
Original Page Illustration
By Olivia Lomenech Gill for the book Clever Crow.- Medium: Collage, gouache & watercolour 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€.
