In June and July I started drawing black crows. I was drawn to a song by Bon Iver (side note: the name Bon Iver is a play on the french term "bon hiver" - good winter, and this winter for me ironically was not... regardless I listened to a lot of Bon Iver to get me through) anywho! The song is called Re: stacks. The line that inspired these drawings goes:
"there's a black crow sitting across from me, with his wiry legs crossed, and he's dangling my keys, he even fakes a toss, whatever could it be that has brought me to this loss"
This image stuck in my head, and I just had to get it on paper.
Wow.
ReplyDeleteThis song has touched my life on so many different levels.
I've been researching to get my first tattoo for quite some time. I think I have made the decision to get the For Emma album cover as my virgin experience.
I have done a tremendous amount of studying on Justin Vernon and Bon Iver. The passion I have for his work is like nothing I have ever experienced.
I came across your crow drawings through some of this research. I would regret it if I didn't ask you if there was any possible way to ask you to make a piece for me. I would be more than willing to let you name your own price but these drawings are so intense to me; so real.
I am not a blogger and have never written to anyone on their blogs but I couldn't help myself when I saw this. I am completely blown away.
If nothing more, take this as a compliment. These are amazing pieces of art.
Mark
Hi Mark,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment. Sorry I did not get it till now.
You are quite welcome to email me at everything_is_transformed@hotmail.com to discuss commissioning a piece. Its funny you mention getting a tattoo, because I am actually getting this crow tattooed on me very soon!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers
Reba