Olivia Lomenech Gill is the winner of the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration and the illustrator of J.K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'.
Original Page Illustration for the book "Clever Crow".
Olivia Lomenech Gill's Crows Flying captures a moment of dramatic movement and atmospheric beauty. Created using gouache, ink, and watercolor on card, the artwork combines delicate washes with bold, expressive strokes, evoking the restless energy of crows in flight.
The black silhouettes of the birds contrast strikingly with the soft, muted hues of the sky, which shifts between pale blues, grays, and hints of pink. The skeletal branches add a grounding element, their inky details weaving through the composition like veins of stillness amidst the motion. The mixed-media approach gives the piece a rich texture, with gouache providing depth and solidity, ink offering precision, and watercolor lending an ephemeral quality.
'Crows Flying' – Original Illustration by Olivia Lomenech Gill (Carnegie Medal)
Original Title Page Illustration
By Olivia Lomenech Gill for the book Clever Crow.- Medium: Ink, 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€.
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