The American Crow has held a place of reverence in many cultures throughout the southwest and beyond. The crow was associated with the mysteries and magic of life, and was considered a sign of luck. I’m not sure if they have brought me any luck, but I always enjoy seeing these highly intelligent and inquisitive birds. They do seem to possess a quality that sets them apart from other creatures. And of course, their closely related cousins, the Raven share this mystique.
The American Crow in watercolor.
Author: Ralph Sellers
First of all, let me borrow a line from the Grateful Dead...what a long strange trip its been.
I grew up in Appalachia, not far from Wheeling, West Virginia. I decided at seventeen that working in the coal mines was not for me and soon found myself standing at an on-ramp with my thumb out. It was the Sixties and adventure beckoned.
I'm a self taught artist, primarily focusing on the natural world. I enjoy painting the flora and fauna of this beautiful planet. I currently live in Arizona, and most of my recent works reflect the inhabitants of the Sonoran desert.
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