Crows, Ravens, and Rooks

How it All Began

18X24 1” wrapped canvas Acrylic and Oil

How it All Began opens the story. A moment of stillness before creation, where imagination first takes flight. From this spark, the Crow & Raven Story Series unfolds as a visual mythology of hope, resilience, and renewal.

Through layers of oil, acrylic, collage, and texture, each painting explores the relationship between light and shadow, transformation and endurance. The crows, ravens, and rooks within these works are not omens of darkness but guardians of balance and symbols of intelligence, adaptability, and spiritual triumph.

Flowers accompany them as emblems of healing and beauty, softening their mystery and grounding their mythic presence in the natural world. Together, bird and bloom tell a story of persistence: that light always returns, and wisdom is found in both silence and flight.

This series honors the enduring dialogue between what is seen and what is felt and a journey from uncertainty toward illumination, from endings toward beginnings.

Everyone Loves a Good Story

22X28 Gallery Wrapped Canvas Mixed Media - Collage, acrylic, and oil

This piece captures the first spark of imagination, where words, petals, and feathers intertwine. Torn book pages and pressed flowers create a layered narrative of inspiration. It celebrates the simple beginnings that give flight to every story.

Once Upon A Time

22X28 Gallery Wrapped Canvas Mixed Media - Acrylic, and oil

Time, light, and wisdom converge around a rook chess piece, symbolizing patience and foresight. Gold leaf and deep shadow create a quiet rhythm of stillness and anticipation. It reflects the timeless beauty of stories waiting to unfold.

On a Dark and Story Night

30X24 Gallery Wrapped Canvas - Mixed media, printing, acrylic, and oil

Bold strokes and stormy textures express the power of perseverance. Light breaks through the chaos, symbolizing hope after turmoil. This piece reminds us that even in darkness, renewal begins.

The Arrival of Crows

30X30 Gallery Wrapped Canvas - Mixed media, ink, spray paint, silver leaf, block printing, acrylic and oil

A dynamic composition of monoprinted silhouettes and silver highlights captures the vitality of transformation. The crows arrive as messengers of change, stirring the still air into movement. It’s a celebration of curiosity, courage, and new beginnings.

The Raven's Watch

24X36 Gallery Wrapped Canvas - Mixed media, book pages, ink, acrylic, and oil

A single raven gazes outward, poised between knowledge and intuition. Layers of ink and pastel glow softly around its vigilant form. This work honors the strength of stillness and the wisdom of observation.

The Shiny Treasure

24X30 Gallery Wrapped Canvas - Mixed media, acrylic, gold leaf, block printing, and oil.

Metallic collage and glimmering fragments invite viewers to find beauty in the unexpected. The crow’s fascination with light becomes a metaphor for resilience and wonder. It reflects how curiosity leads us toward what truly shines.