My canaine companion cards are taking off!  
I'm pleased to share - I get regular orders for my  pooch cards - which is awesome for me- because I can't think of a subject I enjoy more. DOGS! I love my dogs.  I have a new puppy lined up for the spring and just the thought excites me/us.  Theres alwasy more room for a dog to love. In our home & hearts. 

I've painted a few dogs recently including Ginder in full attitude mode (acrylic on wood) and have another of Poppy - my precious lined up. The dog above reminded me of Poppy & it was difficult as that little doggy has passed on... painting it reminded me of how precious time with our little pups is.   My girls absolutely LOVE their new home! It's a little cold this past week- so they choose to keep an eye on things from the comfort of the front window.   They love to run & frolic in the snow - but quickly turn and run back in the moment their tiny paws start to tingle from cold. Poppy goes out  ONLY 3 times a day - if that.  She does do her business on pet pads (great to train your small dogs to use pads for the winter months & travel) and I don't mind at all- better that than her feeling too cold or uncomfortable.

Please, don't leave your dogs outside.
Daisy would love to stay outside all day - but she too gets cold in the evening when the sun is gone.  You still have time to contact me if You would  like a custom dog card completed in time for the holidays!  Each card is painting on a 5 x 7  acid free water color card with matching envelope and fit very nicely into a standard 5x7 frame.
A sweet little gift for the dog lover in your life.

Ginger painting on wood panel - I've also decided to take a few dog commissions of
painted pet portraits on a wood panel.
Send me an e mail if interested: georgiatoons@gmail.com

With TLC & TLC
​Georgia 

These Apes are layer upon layer before completed.  Just like us.. many layers.
Have you read the stoned ape theory?  It's interesting to say the least.   Animals - birds- creatures are intellignet! I say this as Bird (B507) sweeps past my head gently stroking my hair - such accuracy from this little bird is very intentional.  
Isn't most of what we do intentional? 

What happens to us when we are high on the other hand - not always intentional. 
Mushrooms are becoming legalalized and used more and more for the treatment of mental health issues. AMEN!  
It's about time. They have been studied for decades and  no longer will be silent- not when too many suffer and can BE helped.  Mushrooms - psilocybin are proven to help in particular with people suffering and struggling with end of life issues such as cancer & other death related  circumstances that are accociated with fear & death & depression.

Yes, I do use mushrooms for depression in particular. You would have no clue "I'm high" because I am NOT. This medicine KNOWS I need it' and does what it  does t0 keep me smiling  - on the outside if not always on the inside. Keep me in better spirits in general.
That and all this nature in general - all things considered, I am feeling better than I have in about a decade. 

Yes, I am STILL absolutely overwhelmed some days by my condition- I can't help but think - IF only I could GET ONE FUCKING day of rest from this twtich,  but theres no point "wishing" - wishing wastes time. I prefer to get creative & paint through it - thankfull for every day - twitch and all...  I am grateful to be here - amongst all these other monkies.
What do you use to keep your inner monkey happy?  

With TLC & THC
Me

Next POT dogs & cards - I LOVE to paint my canaine companions!

Thinking about Chimps and drugs... we are not so far from our ape ansestors after all.
This pondering primate is covering all the bases.. thinking about the different drugs available to all us modern monkies.   

Why do we have drug addicts and alcoholics? Over abundance? Over use?
Mental health issues is the conclusion I've come to - it's not the chemicals (molecular structures) it's the  monkey in all of us that struggles at times with addiction & life.  This week I felt addicted to peanut butter- I ate a whole jar (Kraft smooth) - off a spoon in a couple  of days, my body was craving it.  Winter fat needed for these chilly days - is what my body is telling me.

I craved a 'glass of fine wine' for a couple of hours - but didn't bother to get in the truck & drive to the corner for a bottle.  There is an 'Drinking mentality' up here, it's somewhat shocking and aggravating to witness & hear -on the radio station Canoe (which I love), I've never heard so many 'Drunk/drinking' relates songs - some funny - some NOT so funny because they are too true with the lyrics & the drunken disabling mind set - it's still 'celebrated'.  What will it take? More death.
Until of course with education & they understand dementia & other brain related illness with relationship to alcohol... hmmmm.

I'll pass on that wine - just fine. Crave a drink? Until you read about the impaired drivers that caused an accident or worse - take a life - due to the alcohol levels in their bodies.

I could smoke cannabis all day, every moment - if I wanted - I don't want.  I want to be busy, paint - explore, bird watch play with my girls and interact with others - not high on drugs but on life.
 It is each individual monkey that must decide.  Be a wise ape - read. 
What will you choose to stimulate the senses today?

Be good to your body - you only have one. 

With TLC & THC 
Georgia

Mushroom spore galore monkey next.
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For a few days - I went into FULL chimp mode, it was just too enjoyable not too!
This guy makes me laugh.. a Monkey on acid - and LSD tab.  Not quite as natural to this chimp as muchrooms or cannabis - yet HIGHLY effective all the same.

Yes, I've tried - how did I feel? Fucking fantastic for several hours.  Is it something I'd do regular- No, really.. I don't seem to have the desire.  This revelation had me thinking - why do some get addicted & over do it? Who knows.  The brain.  The body - of every individual  is INDIVIDUAL.  
This is how every case (and human) should be treated. 

Recently the Minden times newspaper has a story in it about a few local Dr.s who had a talk with the highschool teens against the harms of cannabis. Phhhhbt.. only about 20 showed up & I thought good - why the Fuck are we STILL wasting time/resources  educating kids- on the harms of cannabis - I was tempted to call the Dr.s and ask them IF they ever  decided to hold an education class for kids on the dangers of ALCOHOL?
Nope,  I can almost guarentee they have not- don't even need to check.  

The opposipe page in the same paper - had a story of the continued harms of  the OPIATE
epidemic- the numbers STILL DYING from opiates.  Did these Dr.s care enough to have a information session for kids about opiates?   No. 

Thank God, most teens are educating themselves and they are NO dummies, they also don't appreciate lies any longer - as for these Fear mongering Dr.s - well... I for one,  would give a long hard thought to a Dr. who  is NOT educated on the TRUTHFULL facts on cannabis and ALL other  medications that are IN fact Killing our kids & adults daily - Alcohol & Opiates.

Do your research - don't be a silly monkey, simply monkey see  -monkey do...
 READ & educate yoyrself... a happer monkey you will be even if NOT on LSD. 

With THC & TLC
Georgia

​A thoughtfull Chimp next! Still in Monkey mode.

Remember My Stoned ape? I've added a few brothers - fellow stoned apes.... still stoned - just using a different substance!  Eeeeeee Oooooooo Aaaaaha!  
​Natural medicine responsible for the progression of spech and communication!
I believe it - look how many communicate more stoned - now.
Communicate & create! Plants, medicine... inspire the imagination & stimulate the senses. Just ask an Octopus on MDMA - it's been done.  

I don't know how my speeech progresses - some days I struggle (I think) .. but Cannabis is absolutely what KEEPS me painting!  Winter is here and arthritis pain esclated by the cold has me smoking more joints for my joints! Amen.    Keeping my fingers and mind nimble and happy(r).   How do I convince others - I know are taking harmFULL medications that have serious side effects? - I paint & continue to paint - EVERY blessed day.  It's that simple.   This Chimp is imagining a his' Cannabanana' - how about you? Want a bite?  
​Can you imagine!?  I can. 

Cannabis for Arthritis - Living proof it works.... RIGHT here.  What have you got to loose?
Pain and serious side effects. Have a creative day! Another Stoned Ape- NEXT! 

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

Time is flying by as are the bluejays!
One day easily turns into another & everyday is an adventure & lesson  - in something.
4 months we've been here! Already.  From summer to fall to winter - it's here!  
I love every flake surrounding me - icy & human. lol 

Theres a flash of blue - with the snow and trees for a backdrop the birds pop on the canvas of the forest.  I have a  feathered family and a few really cheeky birds that visit regular and even peek in my window when I slack with my bird feeding - the little cheeky beek and eyes searching the room for me, makes me laugh out loud. Inspired I painted this jay on a wooden panel - acrylic.  I can't stop watching the jays- partly because we moved the bird feeder - closer to my studio window.  Yellow belly nuthatches, wood peckers Jays- and birds I have not seen before -inspiration literally > out the window.  Take a look!
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Below are a few photos of the process and some bluejays taken outside my bedroom window..  when I want to take a break or have a nap, I put out some peanuts and get ready for quality, educational & entertaining - Bird T.V.

We've not been able to access the www for a few weeks - due to the internet provider we've signed with "Explornet" - soon to un- sign with  & we'll switch to Bell as everyone tells us 'that's the way to go up here if you want decent internet service.  More about #myhaliburton soon! I'm starting to slowly meet others and check out my new neighbours, feathered and human.
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No internet's given me quite a bit of time to stock some new art & cards! - Tis the season- do you want a one of a kind Christmas gift/card to send to someone special this holiday?Then check out Forever Grateful Greetings. 

with TLC & THC

Monkey Business next! 

This painting was inspired by thanksgiving, the colours of fall & my son.  
​What a great memory of how we spent our first 'Thanks Giving' at our new home!   
I was pleased with this painting - it made me feel like I did at the time and technically it's one of my first 'portrait' paintings.

We've been experiencing internet difficulties - this past week we've had the best service since July 10th so, here's hoping problems have been resolved.  Where does the time go?
Always some task waiting to be complete- it NEVER feels like work.
I never look at a clock & naps are optional, especially as the cooler weather is here. Rain is forecasted the next few days & the dogs and I love every drop... from the inside comfort of our warm living room.  When it does not rain we are out exploring! 
When not painting.

Round seems to be the mood I'm in.  The circle of life?
We recently had dinner (the dogs too) at Storms and watched the Lion King- wow.  
​Shortly after we watched an earth doc. and I kept waiting for the animals to speak. hee hee  
My girls  have much to say:
Poppy: Turn up the heat mom!  
Ginger: What's to eat?  
Daisy: Lets go out to play!
Scruffy: Snort grunt grunt.    ;)

I've been busy - a SAW Musky and a few new 'Pot dogs' have been  created but next I'll show you my Old Women in the Woods for Happy Halloweed !

With TLC & THC
Georgia
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Weeeee!  Thank you Canada! Our first year of Legalization and we did not end up looking like a bunch of  Loons!   Heeheehee  I knew we wouldn't.

We proved if anything, to the rest of the world - not only is legalization working but it was 'Highly successful' it's first year - and Not one overdose - let's all breath a sigh of relief & put reefer madness to rest.  It was Norm that reminded me - "it's a year!" - because I have been legal for years, I kinda forgot. Thank God.  Thank God we are NOT stressing anymore over such bullshit, now we can all focus on Politics' a little better - ready to vote? I am.

I'm going to show up braless with a 'I love Justin T!'  hahahhahaa (just the thought has me giggling) I vote at a local restaurant & I've no doubts, I'll be surrounded by several Consertatives. hee hee  I don't trust 'conservatives and cannabis'...  I wonder why.
I don't trust consertatives & pipelines. 

Still hearing stories (more now come out of the Cannabis closet now that it's Safe'r)  of when they were younger and  was busted for growing a plant.  What took so long for this madness to end?  Some are still being busted... & as always there's usually a little more to it.  I hope all who have been charged in the past look into having prior charges cleared, take the time while it's available - who knows what the future holds.

Yes, it is a reason to celebrate! Canada has profited & shall continue to thrive - now with edibles  once it's all sorted out. I do make my own edibles.. but when edibles are easier to purchase - say at a bakery (in a special *adult glass counter) I'll buy more edibles.  I do not like to purchase stuff that I can't touch, see or smell.  People have expressed & continue to do so by visiting dispensaries and NOT via the gov and mail to show - they want to SEE, smell the bud & the experience.   I think the government will soon agree & the only way for them to make the money they anticipate is to let a wider distribution & tax it all.  Just as convenience stores sell beer & cigarettes - let delicious bakerys or gourmet food shops sell delictable snacks.  

...When Pigs fly!  
I've heard that before.

I am currently mid canvas' so, I did not spend as much time as I might have otherwise on this anniversary - next year! Next my witchy crystal ball will tell you who will win the election! 

With TLC & THC  
Georgia - Loon on the Hill!  hahaha
Proud to be me.
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Thankful - Indeed!  
The weekend was perfect - from the latenight homemade french onion soup with homemade french loaf to the turkey dinner with all the trimmings - & at least 3 dead trees that needed to come down - came down!  Woohooo!
One tree in particular we noticed the first viewing, 'that trees got to come down, I was not concerned - I knew Norm could do  it.  We've taken down a few trees in 27 years.
Painting over the summer,  listening to the trees' I could hear that one tree in particular creek & moan & hoped we would get to it before it took out the bird deck.. lol  whew. 
The tree is down.  I am beyond thankful for these two who worked  - what a team & I did the dinner! Most of all for the stunning Canadian  thanksgiving weekend weather & backdrop that keeps me in AWE - and they are our trees.  Trees covered with woodpeckers, bluejays, nuthatches, chickadees and more!  We are only removing dead trees.

It was a perfect weekend.. I am very thankful.
Time to make Turkey pot pie & think - VOTE art & ONE year legalization art 
&  my round canvas which I'm starting next..  blessed - so much to be thankful for I'm gonna BURST!  Burst out in song- I'm teaching the dogs "Amazing Grace!" lol 

I'm thankful for all those in my life - those who add to each day like a background color that completes this canvas!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

That moment Tinkerbell realized 'Edibles' are not as harmless as she thought...

I love edibles! My prefered is carrot cake that I make myself with medicated coconut oil that I also make myself- it's easier than you think.

Have you watched Rotten: Edibles on netflix?  I enjoy the Rotten series - very enlightening.
I know about edibles but I did learn a few points to ponder. - Edibles have a side effect that most don't consider - I bet more women than men do.
Weight gain.  I have gained 6 lbs since moving up here - 6 that I keep on!
Thank you Country Bakery - lol.

Weight gain is a problem for most & edibles are a very easy way to get - carried away.
I know. First - they taste so good - you want to eat more and all of it.  Don't - read the instructions, you won't die but you might get very HIGH - uncomfortably high, almost everone I know has a story to tell about edibles and having too much of a good thing- but there is also the problem of 'the munchies' - on edibles.  

Weight gain is on the increase as are weight related disease - please use caution.
I encourage all I know to have healthy snacks ready - just incase you get the muchies.  
Better to much on grapes than gummies! & IMO EVERY thing tastes better on cannabis - even carrots!  Medicated cookies- gummies, drinks - you name it - you'll see it soon.
Edibles are are the way IN.  

Interesting to note some think bud will fade - HA. Bud will never fade, many love bud as it is - no sugar needed.  Most of the time I medicate without all the "goodies"  but it's nice occassionally for a sweet treat'. 

I had so much fun painting tinkerbell - I painted 2! 
Tinkerbell giggling in the forest as happy as can be!  Double art day!
Give thanks ;) 

Happy Thanks Giving Weekend! 
Enjoy all the goodies - Medicated or not - Give Thanks! 
Cannabis is legal in Canada! 

With TLC & THC
​Georgia