The Blackwing 710 is a tribute to Jerry Garcia and his fusion of visual and musical expression. This limited-edition medium Slate notebook features Jerry Garcia’s “Prisms” painting on its cover. 160 pages of 100GSM Blank paper & comes loaded with a limited-edition soft Blackwing 710 pencil in the holster.
Though he is best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia was much more than a musician. His house at 710 Ashbury Street marked the heart of the enlightenment and expression that pulsed through San Francisco in the 1960s. It also fueled Jerry’s profound exploration into painting and visual arts.
Like his guitar playing, Jerry’s sketches and paintings seem to meander on the canvas, taking unexpected turns before changing shape entirely. They show us that improvisation isn’t just reserved for the stage and that our ideas shouldn’t be bound by what’s expected of us.
Learn more about Jerry Garcia and Vol. 710:
Like a Note in the Air: The Visual Art of Jerry Garcia
Beyond the Dead: Jerry Garcia's Musical Legacy
Jerry Garcia's California Roots
Made in: notebook made in Turkey, pencil made in Japan
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