Author Archives: Krista

banana brownie basalt (with almond butter intrusions)

Yesterday I whipped up (or more accurately, food-processed) these brownies (dairy free, gluten free, yadayada). They are rich, chocolatey, not too sweet, taste a bit of banana, and slice into really visually pleasing rectangular prisms. Make sure to shine a … Continue reading

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bloody stomach

It struck me that I haven’t seen a shiny, blue rendition of the stomach with its associated vasculature before. Well, that all changes now. Happy New Year, internet! And here are my top 100 songs from 2017 – a healthy … Continue reading

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derp deer dernier dimanche

Last weekend was a time to contemplate the beauty of derpy animals. Hopefully just the beginning of a wonderful friendship. On a somber note, Canada lost a talented musician last month. Thank you Gord and the Tragically Hip for bringing … Continue reading

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strange art-ifacts

All I can say is that Maya is a powerful software with its own agenda. What folly to think I could simply make a forest. No, no there must be a forest sphere. … may post more finds as I … Continue reading

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elephant goes to Paris

spent a good portion of 2016 doodling this guy into a rainy street: drawn while watching the sweet Irish-Canadian show Vikings, listening to a few nerd audiobooks (American Gods, The Emperor’s Blades, Ready Player One), and hanging out with family, … Continue reading

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with no internet

Having recently returned from a 3 day cabin stay without internet or data (at point no point), a few unanswerable questions occurred to us. I present them here, illustrated in ink and firewood coals, for posterity.      

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elephant

which I pronounce in my head, oliphant.

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it’s alive. (+ canada)

progress! It’s been a while since an article has brought tears to my eyes. A beautiful look at the recent change in Canada’s government. And some forlorn(?) Folk for Friday

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quiet gastropods

Getting back to modeling with a new project. And lapping up podcasts.. one exploring Quiet in ‘modern’ society and transformations, complete with a lovely outro song another with a surprising dovetail into the history of Black Friday: Part 1 and … Continue reading

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ore wool lumber wheat brick

cookie.

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