Crow

Gouache on panel
This piece was inspired in awe of the crow. We tend to think of crows as the dirty cousins to the elegant raven, but they're actually quite similar. The crow is an incredibly intelligent species. They can be befriended and trained. They understand to fly away when a car approaches, but that they can stay if they're on the side of the road. Their beautiful black feathers reflect a spectrum of color at the right angle, revealing their beauty. Many can't tell apart the crow and the raven, so why does only one have our respect?