Welcome to my studio, Black Bird Art & Design. I created this logo myself and feel very excited about it and want to share the story behind it and my studio name. (Don’t worry—it’s a short story!) When my daughter was born, I didn’t know how to soothe a crying baby, rock her to sleep or calm her when she woke up with nightmares. I realized that every single song I knew the lyrics to were bad 80s top 40 hits from my teenage years. “Safety Dance” wasn’t soothing…I tried. I did covet my Beatles White Album as an early adult (I think I both loved the music and it made me feel mature just owning it). I especially loved the song “Black Bird” and could easily sing it to my baby without worrying about forgetting the words or more importantly, singing grossly out of key. I guess Paul and I share a vocal range. This song became my “go to” as my child grew and I went to it whenever the nightmares came. I sing it to myself still as my child has now grown into an incredible young adult. The light touch of rainbow on her wing further represents my now gender non-conforming kid and all of my beautiful friends in the LGBTQIA+ community whom I feel should always feel seen and supported. Finally, the wee purple heart in her mouth is not only my love for all of the above, but for my offering of love to all who need a little extra. I have plenty to give.
