The Corvid Art Collection

A collection of crow, raven, and corvid art inspired by folklore and observation

Hand-drawn British bird art inspired by the quiet intelligence of corvids...

Corvids - including crows, ravens, rooks, and jackdaws - have long held a special place in folklore and symbolism. This collection brings together my hand-drawn corvid art, inspired by their intelligence, presence, and quiet watchfulness in the landscape...

Corvids art collection

A quieter kind of presence

There’s something different about corvids...

They’re not bright like finches, or fleeting like small garden birds - they stay, they watch, they seem to notice things.

Raven, crow, rook, jackdaw, magpie - each one carries its own character, but all share a quiet intelligence and a sense of awareness that’s hard to ignore once you’ve seen it.

This collection grew from those moments of noticing - a bird perched nearby, a pause in movement, a sense that you’re being observed just as much as you are observing...

Raven - a watchful presence

About this collection

Each piece in this collection has been carefully drawn by hand using pen and coloured pencil, building up layers of tone and detail to reflect the subtle textures of feathers and light.

Rather than dramatic action, these illustrations focus on stillness, presence - those small, easily missed moments when we catch a glimpse into the world of the corvid...

My rook drawing

Crow, Raven & Corvid Art

Raven

Raven

Deep, dark, and quietly powerful - the raven is a bird that feels almost ancient in its presence.

Explore raven folklore and myths and take a closer look at my raven art here...

View my raven art print in my Folksy store

Rook

Rook

A bird of fields and community - the rook is steady, social, and deeply connected to place.

View my rook print in my Folksy store

Crow

Crow

Familiar yet often overlooked - the crow is a grounded, intelligent presence in the everyday landscape.

View my crow print in my Folksy store

Jackdaw

Jackdaw

Smaller, curious, and bright-eyed - the jackdaw is a gentle and watchful member of the corvid family.

View my jackdaw print in my Folksy store

Magpie

Magpie

Bold, watchful, and unmistakable - the magpie is captured here among crab apples in a moment of stillness.

View my magpie print in my Folksy store

A collection to live with

Magpie art on display in my country kitchen

These pieces are designed to sit quietly within a space - not demanding attention - but holding it...

They work beautifully in:

• calm, nature-inspired interiors
• reading corners or creative spaces
• alongside botanical or wildlife art

A connection to the everyday wild

Corvids are part of our daily landscape - often overlooked, often misunderstood.

But once you begin to notice them - really notice - they’re impossible to ignore.

Explore more corvid art, folklore and myths:

• Raven folklore & art

You might also enjoy exploring more British bird art or the folklore behind these birds:

• Wren folklore & art
• Song thrush folklore & art
• Blackbird folklore & art
• Goldfinch folklore & art (with nest diary)
• Kingfisher folklore & art
• Blue tit folklore & art
• Chaffinch folklore & art
• Lapwing folklore & art

You can also delve into my Folklore Hub for more nature and wildlife folklore - or explore all my art here...

If you love birds & nature, you might also enjoy looking through my nature journals - or starting your own...

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Recent Articles

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1. Raven Folklore & Meaning - Celtic, Norse & British Myth

   May 20, 26 04:33 AM

   
   Explore raven folklore, symbolism and meaning in Celtic, Norse and British mythology - from Odin’s ravens to the Tower of London legend – plus my raven art…

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2. Corvid Art Collection - Crow, Raven & Black Bird Illustrations

   May 20, 26 04:26 AM

   
   Explore a collection of corvid art inspired by crows, ravens, and other British birds, with detailed hand-drawn illustrations rooted in folklore and nature.

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3. Birdsong for Beginners - A Year of Listening with Merlin Bird App

   May 14, 26 06:02 AM

   
   A gentle reflection on learning birdsong for beginners - how listening more closely to birds transformed my walks, deepened my connection with nature, and inspired my nature journaling.

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Lotti Brown is a self-taught nature artist and nature journaling educator whose hand-drawn work is inspired by wildlife, folklore, and close observation. With 18 years in creative fields and 10 years creating nature art, she brings deep practical experience to her work. Trained by the Wild Wonder Foundation, she shares nature journaling courses and guides online. Her artwork has been licensed internationally and exhibited at Goole Museum and Bridlington Spa in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.