Hasta La Ideas

CBC is re-airing The Nature of Thing’s “A Murder of Crows” this evening. It is a fascinating look at the intelligence of these birds—the New Caledonian Crow, in particular, is one of only three species (other than humans) that can make their own tools.

“Many of us have heard that crows are smart but most people have no idea just how intelligent these birds are or how much we, as humans, can learn from them. With exclusive access to a series of fascinating new research experiments being conducted into the cognitive abilities of crows around the world, A Murder of Crows will shock and amaze viewers and change how people look at the common crow.”

I had fun photographing Lisa Brawn‘s studio for the fall issue yesterday. Here’s one of my favourite shots of her shop assistants.

Well it’s true, I love foxes and draw like a seven year old. If you share my love of the fox, feel free to read ‘Tricky,’ an illustrated, surrealist fox tale I wrote last year while living in London. I sure miss coming across these elegant creatures in the wooded patches of Holland park.

Meow! Janine sent me this inspired kitten photo (image credit) when she heard I was planning on adopting a furry friend. I am happy to say that I will be celebrating this Easter with Leo, my fabulous new feline companion. He is sweeter than a chocolate bunny.

A special shout out to my friend Amber who showed me the ‘way of the cat.’ Thank you Amber!

Happy holiday weekend to all.