Category: Halloween - Georgia *Artist

Boooooo Yaa!!!

31/10/2016

Happy Halloween!
You can see in the original, I was going to draw a broom.. until I imagined the fields across the world of Hemp and Cannabis! I can see them now! Witches of the world unite!
Dancing in the moonlight!

No trick or treating for me- this is my contribution to Halloween this year.
Please remember to watch out for little ones tonight and keep them safe. & PETS.
I would worry more about all the SUGAR & junk than cannabis ever going in my child's body... but thats my opinion - right?
If only I knew what I know now.

Have Faith
<><
xox

Aaaaaghhh!!! Run Buddy Run!

26/10/2016

OUCH!! Happy Halloween!
Laughter is the best medicine and this made me giggle all the way to the silver details!
Then, I watched the movie again for fun.
Edward Scissor hands would make by far the best bud trimmer around, imagine the possibilities! Have a safe Halloween. No crazy clown crap please. lol
I'll be painting that night. No pumpkin at the door.

Have faith
<>< xox

Awww.. to some a trim is painful. hee hee hee

Tis that time...

24/10/2016

It's almost Halloween. Not that I'm decorating but it a favourite time of mine to draw!
I was resting today - I wiped out on a rock and my hip is killing me.. lol but rest is good! Suddenly my halloween toon 'appeared' and I giggled. It's almost complete...
I'll share it tomorrow

I painted coffee cup sleeves for my all time CREEPY Coffee Haunt! Local & Import!
What fun- the number although daunting - 50 - was a breeze!
I can't wait to paint 50 'winter- then christmas' sleeves! *** On October 31st. the first 50 boys & ghouls to purchase a beverage/coffee/tea/ get a 'Halloween theme' sleeve free! A mini original to start the Halloween day! It's that simple. I thought it would be fun to make 50 strangers smile on Halloween. What do you think! It would be fun if they hash tagged #georgiatoons then I could see where my creations end up... not that it really matters! One per customer - or beverage! Ainsley is working (what a sweetheart) and I hear she is dressing up! I must go in myself just to see! If you see he say hello! xox

I'm busy thinking, painting and cartooning. I have been drawing a few cards lately and am really enjoying them - I think I'll come up with my imaginary line of cards.. starting soon. They ones I've been drawing are private. Some more private than others - I smile when I'm drawing them. Giggle and daydream. All my work is drawn with TLC & THC.
It keeps me going.

Have faith
xox
<><

Keep Creepy

13/10/2016

I decided to include cannabis in most drawings if not everyone from now on.
Plant the seed, bring constant awareness to this plant.
Feeling slightly festive- having bit of Halloween fun in-between other works.
Yesterday, I sent the day on a special paining doing much thinking... cannabis heals, it brings peace. Advocates who have died and were passionate about cannabis and the education of it. Thank you. Educate anyway you can.
Storm has a PAX portable vaporizer btw and likes it.. me too.
I wonder if they have them in purple. ;)

Tomorrow I'm getting a hair cut! It's time. Chop it off. lol
You know what that means ladies... big change is in the air.
The mood has hit. I am woman hear me roar! I am worthy!! lol!
I'm painting a new poster to hang in new zen den " Zen as Fuck"
hee hee hee
Time for me to go paint a fish! or two...
Do what you love to do!

Have Faith
xox
<><

Tomorrow Count Dabula... with cannabis.

Yes, it is.

23/8/2016

Which, I no longer do.

I have so much to do you don't even know. Tired as fuck.
hee hee hee

Have Faith
<><
xox

Coloring with The Mayor

8/10/2015

While exploring Instagram, thinking about ThanksGiving & finetooning a fall cartoon
I took a tea break & received an e mail from the Georgina Public Library stating
hey would be thrilled to have "The Mayor" visit them for the month of October!
To encourage little readers with a flair for the creepy side (Kids love 'CREEPY') to have fun and get a smile or startle when 'The Mayor Of Halloween Town' turns and speaks to them!

I volunteered a coloring sheet! It was a great excuse to sit in front of my favourite Halloween flick - Tim Burtons - Nightmare Before Christmas and have a bit of coloring page idea doodling!
If you get the chance stop in - get a good book & visit the Mayor!

Poppy & I plan on visiting early next week for some fall reading material!
We will take a selfie with The Mayor while he is away from home!

Any good reading suggestions?

The next few days are busier than usual... It's nearly time for a fall feast, it promises to be a beautiful day full of sunshine & too many dishes to mention!
If I am able to post, I will.

Much on the drawing board as well on my mind.

Have Faith
<>< xox

It's Halloween Cover Time!

10/10/2014

It’s that time of the year! I get to draw the Cannabis Digest Halloween cover!
Fun!? For me YOU BET! Halloween for many years is our favorite holiday for fun.
Time to bring out he imagination in full force!

This years cover also has special meaning.
It is my way of thanking Ted & Gail and the Cannabis Digest team for all that they do
- as in educating the masses.
My cartoons have been featured in CD for a few years now, and I grateful for it!
I was even working on a regular blog but with health issues what they are - I am eliminating all stress - including deadlines . LOL So far so good.
Ted was very understanding.

I put extra TLC into this cartoon as I thought of Ted and Gail.
I have only had the pleasure once, of meeting them in person - at a treating Yourself EXPO and that was fleeting. Ted was enthusiastic as I thought he’d be and Gail was just sweet. Down to earth. The both of them. They have educated us with Cannabis Digest, at the same time the stories hey have shared make me feel closer and empowered - strength in numbers.

Ted & Gail - if you check out their FB page also have a wonderful loving relationship. You see it in all they do! The paper, the Teepee, the tiles behind the fireplace in the place they call home sweet home. You always see people over, hanging out. I am under the impression that Ted and Gail welcome all.

Gail is not well, she has been battling cancer for a bit now and still I see photos of her laughing, surrounded by friends and family. I drew Gail laughing! Her and Ted together stirring the POT! In more ways than one! Ted has a smile in my opinion that goes from ear to ear & has a hint of CHEEKY & FUN. I hoped to catch it in the drawing- with a touch of madness for halloween of course!
We all need a touch of madness to be by - Halloween or not!

I put much TLC into the drawing, as my way of saying thank you to Ted and Gail and the team (new and old) @ Cannabis Digest for all they continue to do in helping educate and end the insanity. It was fun! The time flew and I can’t wait to see the cover! I also enjoy the fact that others will have fun coloring!

As you read the current copy of Cannabis Digest Please take one moment to thank them for all the hard work they do. It is all many need to simply keep doing that they are meant to do. I wish them continued Love and success at all they do, as long as they do it... and hopefully together for a long time to come!

Clearly, two heads & hearts made stronger in love and more.

Cannabis Digest:
https://www.facebook.com/CannaDigest
http://cannabisdigest.ca/

xox <><

Lovely Long weekend.

31/8/2014

It's been a great long weekend & It's NOT over!
Today, I decided to get crafty and create a sign for the front door entrance.
I wanted to use pallets - Free wood.
I WILL admit, Norm did re-nail them a 'bit closer' for me, and then sanded the entire thing with an electric sander. Accomplishing in mere minutes what would take me hours.
Storm carried it out back and I painted in the sunshine!
Now it hangs in the front entrance and I am already working on a Christmas one!!!

Most days, it is a good thing when you must keep busy.
I also drew the cover for the NEXT Cannabis Digest newspaper!
You might be aware, we love Halloween.. It was so much fun.
(more on the cover - after it is published)
It's like crack for my brain thinking of halloween! ;)
I can't share it - You have to wait until it hits 'news stands' like me!

Imagine if we were all permitted to just do what we love?
Have faith! Give thanks and NEVER give up!!!

Happy Halloween!

31/10/2013

'Hear No...' Halloween style

29/10/2013

For as long as I can remember I have loved to draw Pumpkins!
Halloween became a huge part of our life ;)
Visually it is the most stimulating time of year for me- that and Christmas.
I get it finally.
Sitting here for hours on end, forcing myself to think about my favorite holiday decorations and memories, cookies, foods, costumes! Self help ;-)
We also enjoy carving Pumpkins & the seeds!
This year I think I'll actually try to cook some pumpkin.
The girls and I found a 'great pumpkin dog cookie' recipe on PIN.
Not long now.. I hope all have a safe & happy Halloween.
xox <><

Happy Halloween!

30/10/2012

My dog Hunny. ❤

Happy Halloween!
Tomorrow at midnight! October 31st, 2012
I shall draw for the cartoon above!
The original! Whom ever from where ever may enter. The internet has connected us with people from all over the world - so I figure the contest should be open to everyone.
I pay shipping too.

To enter:
1. You must be Subscribed on my GeorgiaToons page
2. You must share the cartoon.

That's it.
We will check to make sure so don't forget to do both. The cartoon is just for fun.

Because legal or illegal - Life should be fun.
xox Happy Halloween!!!
Actually... I will let the winner pick from ONE of the cartoons posted here. ☝or ☟

I'm only an elected official!!

30/10/2012

The making of a mayor! We had to make something to put out this year to say there is NO Halloween! I thought the mayor when he says "Jack!? No Halloween? I'm only an elected official! I can't do it on my own!" Perfect!
I drew a sketch on what I would like the prop to do and then My hubby works his magic. I really do get all the easy stuff - he does the body, figuring and mechanics if any. Wood, foam a lathe, nails, glue and staples, paint, plaster and more paint and many hours of TLC and you have a Terrific Halloween Prop! It goes from the garage to the kitchen back to the garage too many times to count! Tequila has loved to watch me craft for years as you can see. ❤ She finds it relaxing to watch me because I believe she feels my peace. I am at peace when I create.
Norm is already trying to figure out how to place him so no one steals him. We have decided he will sit just in front of the garage with some candy. He will come when it's over and then where will he go - I've already lost 2 rooms in my home to Halloween Props! Norm said - In the living room! ... I don't think so. ;-)
The more I think about Halloween it really makes me sad. I am going to miss all the kids
"Hey Miss Peschel! I still have that fish you drew for me!" "What's new this year?" "Will I be scared!!?" " Hey remember me!? Last year I was batman!" Hee hee hee.
Now with the all the terrible weather- it is really a good thing the display did not go up- it would have been hard on it - with no dry days in between- not to mention not so many trick or treaters!
Oh well, somethings can't be helped. Just imagine how amazing NEXT year will be!
If you do venture out Have a Safe Halloween! Here is a link to our Mayor - video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rPH7AtNUvs&feature=youtu.be

To see more you can visit my Hubby's page! P.s The coffins are all sold out! http://www.normansworkshop.com/halloween.html

Darth Vapor

16/10/2012

May the force be with us!
Storms idea! Not sure where it came from, sometimes will tell me a straight out idea but as with life - he just inspires me. He makes me laugh or has a comment or suggestion, I was asking for an idea on a Halloween toon and I LOVE to draw Yoda... I was thinking of having E.T. chatting with Yoda but decided on a Storm Trooper. ❤
Halloween won't be long now and I can tall you - for the first time in a very long time - there is no stress in this house. I have decided not to even decorate inside -usually done up quite a bit in prep. for all the company we have this month. Norm admitted he feels relaxed and says he is glad to have a break - although if he tells me one more time he is starting in Sept. next year...
I imagine kids have figured it out as well as some parents as we usually the the fake front up by now. Oh well, it won't be the end of the world - it is just a holiday- One I LOVE to draw! Norm has promised the Mayor will be on the lawn this weekend! Blog & video to be posted. xox<><

Halloween.... not this year.

11/9/2012

It is with a heavy heart that we will NOT be having Halloween this year. Have you seen our display? As timing has it this year there are several other 'event's going on and Halloween is a huge job on it's own. It takes ONE month to set up. The first reason, I am going in for surgery- late Oct - Early Nov. I know if we were doing halloween my surgery would be late Oct! LOL
It is a very serious surgery - with recovery time 4-6 weeks- no work. If the display magically went up on it's own and I did not have to help or worry about my hubby - we'd say what the heck! BUT it does not. Norm also hurt his shoulder a while back and it is just now starting to feel better - so he can use the physical break as well.
Here is the problem - For years - about 15! We have put on this huge display, HUGE! 100's pass through our spooky garage every year, one year when we tried to count with a hand clicker we got to over 800 and that was just the one night. It has also grown into a week long+ event. I feel terrible, but understand how important it is at this time NOT to add any unnecessary stress. What is breaking my heart most is that each year we raise over 700lbs = for our local food bank! No food this year ;-(
The only thing I can think of was to add a donation button for the month of Oct. to my hubby's webpage. Every year I have had a draw halloween for $2.00 ticket **all the $ goes to the Georgina Food pantry, The draw is for a Halloween framed original. Last years photo below. I hope it helps.
We are making a prop for the front lawn this weekend that says 'No Halloween' but we will be back next year! Have a peek at my Husbands web page, he sold 2 coffin just this past weekend and has decided to rent out some props this year if anyone is interested. http://www.normansworkshop.com/halloween.html
I am sure NEXT year will be as always -bigger and better!
If you usually come to our display please spread the word! I am also trying to come up with a sheet that has a list of other houses in the area. xox <><

Happy Halloween! YIPPIE!! We survived yet another!!

1/11/2011

Well that was FUN! WHEW! Halloween is over. We had 4 nights of screaming and giggles and freaky costumes and more! We had the best turn out ever which means it was the best for donations to the Georgina Food Pantry! All I can say is THANK YOU! So many people thanked us.. we had all the usual questions and some that waited in line only to CHICKEN out at the last second. It is not always the little ones that this happens to. BIG and small we scare them all. A special thank you to Amy http://www.amyanonymous.ca/my-blog--videos.html and her family for coming up from the city. Amy took some fantastic photos and made a wonderful donation to the food bank. My other friend Amy for the cutest MUMMY cookies ever! http://paciascakesandcookies.weebly.com/cookies.html, our son who was the gate keeper this year! Friends and family who drove the distance (worth the drive they tell me) to help us celebrate. As always Norman outdid himself! His Ghost rider costume was a HUGE hit! He deserves the 'Golden Mummy' this year.The ultimate event for me is seeing people that have come for years! Since they were little! Well the fun is not quite over for us.. time to DISMANTLE... sigh.. ;-)) The time to get back to drawing ... Norm already thinking about the prop for next year.some photos below!

It has begun...

27/9/2011

Well, still September but the garage is starting to transform, no more tires and tools.. time for goblins & ghouls! Halloween is a month away. For the next month do not even think Of speaking to Norman if it isn't about Halloween! Nothing else gets done and we fight, we fight about him getting tired and props going off in the middle of the night, leaving bodies where I don't expect them and causing me mini heart attacks throughout the month. As I LOVE to draw my hubby is passionate about Halloween so I try TRY to bite my tongue. The work that goes into this display is insane. All this labour for one night? Well it has grown to more than one night but really? Really. I can not deny that it is impressive. I do not understand how any of it works other than most are on sensors and run with a compressor.
I really want to keep a journal as how it goes up so I plan on taking photos hourly when he is at work. The most amazing part is that we do NOT charge - we ask that guests bring a food bank donation! So it is ALL for a very good cause. A couple of sneak peek photos below
of a few bodies being assembled (every thing moves!) -I am sure if he knew I was posting these photo's Id be banned from the garage. Hee hee hee
As you can see we all keep busy. I believe that is the key to happiness ;-) & Sanity. Find out what it is you love and DO it, Norm does not do it all year but HE thinks about it all year!
Today I paint! I did not even get to touch it yesterday - it was a busy daw drawing and cleaning.

Frankie is getting some new body work this year, he needs it - it's been a good 10 years with him in the display. He was always near the end just standing there and would swing his arms up just as you pass! Many woman giggling saying he managed to cop a feel! Norm swears he did NOT plan it that way.

new Prop - I blacked out his face so you won't know who he is and what he does! LOL I think he is already creepy.

heads, hands, legs and toes nobody knows..

GoodBye Halloween for yet another year.

4/11/2010

Halloween was great, BUSY and the food donations were fantastic.
I am never sad to see it go. My husband works so hard, my house is a disaster and I'm tired of Halloween when you live with it a great part of the year. I have one piece that managed to stay out year round. It is hubby's passion and I try to go with the flow. It keeps him out of my hair.
So many people we see just once a year, we meet new people all the time, most thank us for all the work obviously put into the Display. That part I love. I've watched so many kids grow in Keswick! The people who tell me what's changed since last year and the things they notice! How do they see all these details with their eyes closed while screaming! LOL

To think that we are making a difference with the food bank. I hope people do it year round. I helped at the food bank. It is not an easy job and it is a real eye opener. It's not like going to a grocery store! Trust me.

Everyone should do it at least once. Same with being a teacher for a full day in a class of kids that see you every day. DO IT once. Walk in the other persons' shoes. I think it is the only true way to appreciate and understand something.

Walk in my shoes. I pray I never have to walk in some people shoes.

Halloween - The display has yet to be dismantled it will take the next weekend. Time for Christmas stuff ;-)
Halloween is our big one and the rest scaled down quite a bit. It's all stuff. SO MUCH STUFF. box it, store it, dust it.

My new rule. Can I use it? I have enough stuff to look at. Use it or lose it.
I can think of one thing I would love for Christmas. Peace
really - not just world peace. Peace of mind, PEACE.
Harder to come by than you think.

NO GIFTS ALLOWED. Thanks :-) Thanks to all of you that did come for Halloween. You made it all worth while! Especially that guy that looks like Gerraed Butler! HUBBA HUBBA!

Halloween & Honey

25/10/2010

Tis the season. Everywhere I go .. tonight to vote! VOTE!!
Oh! Your the Halloween House. YES we re. Actually I is not WE it is HE.
My Hubby LOVES Halloween. Not even Halloween, he tinkers, gets all these 'things' working . It baffles my mind. REALLY . I do not go into the garage much at all. I like to be thrilled, like everyone else. This year it is all different. Just that element has added excitement for me.

How he does it amazes me! He works all day and then is in that garage all night - AND it is WORK! It is all he thinks about - you can see the little hamster running in its wheel as we sit and eat diner. Visions of pumpkins dancing through his head! NOT much else gets done.
AND it has turned into work. BUT The best part is the food bank donation.
Really - do what ever you can do to help. We won't ever charge $. I would never turn away someone that does not have a donation. Perhaps they are hungry.
Anyhow.. Norm is in his element and he is so good to me, I try to ignore the other stuff.. the mess, bones, mud, false teeth, horse testicles, mice in freezer, stiffs in my bed! And people wonder where I get my material.

Good thing I love him.
We always joke about who is going to become the next prop.

Everything happens for a reason. Everyone too!

30/9/2010

I have family visiting .. for a while ;-) I wondered this a.m. How can I help.
And it hit me perhaps I am not here to help him but he is here to help me.
That is how it should be with everyone. Helping each other. Never think you know the reason for anything. My friend Carm said let 'Go and Let God.'
If you are not helping me then you are hurting me.
It is so easy to keep people down, negative comment, jabs and digs, said to sound innocent but cut like a knife.. Think before you speak. if you have nothing nice to say - DON'T SAY IT! It's that simple!

Try it. For now I shall enjoy the tasty treats with my live in chef and we shall help each other. I am blessed for this chance to make a positive difference.

Now - halloween is around the corner and you know what that means! NORMAN is driving me nuts! Cartoons to follow. Lots of visual blog material! Boo! BOOOOO Hoooo is more like it!