Dreaming before I head off to dream.. they make me smile.
Need I say more?
Have Faith
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Need I say more?
Have Faith
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 Follow me into the garden of love...
Chances are you have seen the photos of Murad Osmann on Instagram. He is 1/2 of the famous couple, a photographer who is being led around the world by his girlfriend - now wife. The shots stunning - every corner of the world in all it's glory. Her wardrobe is equally as impressive. You can't help but be drawn into each possibility of adventure with them. Last night my bears took over and asked me to follow them. I'm glad I did... I needed an adventure , if only with my paint for a few hours. A mental escape down the garden path. Where would you go? Who would you lead? What would you do? Follow me. Perhaps... I'll follow you. Have faith xox <><  I was told to paint "more of what you feel..."
I was concerned monsters might appear. Have Faith <>< xox  One  Two  3 things won't be hidden long.
Have Faith <>< xox  Third Eye kiss. Try it! You can even try it on your dog - I do, daily. You kiss them on the forehead between the eyes. It's said to have special healing powers. If I could kiss you and heal you I would. Read More: Third eye center is situated between the eyebrows. It is generally dormant spiritual center but it’s activation gives you insight , intuition and connection to your higher centers. If you genuinely love someone and care for , Third eye kiss can be a great uplifting experience for both of you. Kiss the center of the forehead between eyebrows but slightly up a little bit with a thought of compassion and genuine love for that person. It activates the pineal and pituitary glands of that person which lie underneath in this area . It will bring a sense of security and well being to the person. You have to try it with your friends and family members you love and care for. Healing power that it brings is immense. It’s really a divine touch. It has been mentioned in many ancient scriptures, but you don’t have to take their word for it. Do it when you find an opportunity . The more you do it, the more you will see results. Try and find out! Sometimes when I'm painting, Storm visits me in my office - he will say 'hi, check out my work and kiss me on the head before he leaves ;) How fortunate am I. I can't always physically kiss people- obviously, but it does not stop me from thinking about them, sending them love... and praying (truly) they feel better, blessed & loved. All Miracles are inspired by love. Who will you kiss better? Have Faith <>< XOX  Have Faith
<>< xox  "The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." — Victor Hugo How true...
I put abundant amounts of love into these bears - I feel it radiating still from my pores today! I left the stars until this morning.. I wanted to wake up and continue the love I felt & carry it over. It has. It might not appear but this was a couple of days of painting. 6 layers at times. I have to wait in between layers while the paint dries. Gouache dries different then when applied. It's a tricky technique, instructing me in patience as I persevere. Painting on black board also is a bit tricky, numerous times I think back to my classical animation training- thinking backwards- black first.. patience with cell painting, training for today. Love in every stroke.. It occurred to me 'I wonder how many strokes are in these paintings? lol Too many to count. Perfect. In the Garden of Love & Medicine - also why they smile. As you can see 'He is a little grey- so the cannabis helps his old bear bones. Hee hee hee. Have a creative day! Paint yourself some love!! Have Faith xox <><  All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. ~Charles M. Schulz & some *medicated chocolate. I like mine Dark! A gentleman from 'TEXAS' sent me a message on instagram: He would enjoy my work more - if I did not draw cannabis in it." That's Nice... was my first thought. I checked out his page, saw his little baby girl- so cute & replied to his message: Cannabis is responsible for saving my sons life & I had no intentions of stopping, it's how I educate. He unfollowed me. That's nice. Texas was my first clue he might 'unfollow. What is with people- was I harming this fellow? Why comment a negative remark on a strangers page, was mine the most upsetting post he saw that day? lol I am not upset in anyway. I painted my bears today with LOVE, thinking about it, feeling it, bringing it. Smiling. I have tomorrows poem & bears in mind & yes, it's perfect, if I do say so myself. Sent to me (a positive message) by another on IG. Balance. lol Many people will never UNDERSTAND until they are living with or dealing with something themselves before they can really comprehend the situation. It is that simple. I'm sure if he daughter was suffering he would try everything in his power to ease her pain. He seems like an o.k. guy, we've moved on. To each his own. Cause no HARM. Be F*cking nice. Please & Thank you. Am I living to please others or am I living to please God & Myself? * if you don't believe in God, ask yourself: Am I living to please other or myself? Others - forget it- it is impossible to please all. God.. his love is unconditional. I LOVE what I do! Every stroke - every leaf. I can walk alone in the garden of Love. Cannabis garden that is & I have friends with BIG GARDENS!! :) Adios my Texan pal. Love each other or give each other some chocolate. Really.. share your chocolate. Show a friend some love by sharing yours tomorrow - if you get any. You will be bringing yourself MORE love. I'll show you my TLC with another painting which will make you feel some love, hopefully. Have Faith xox <><  I see a trend here.  Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. ~ Lao Tzu Love is... I have no flicking clue. I don't. I feel like I'm not so sure what 'Love is' at all. I wonder at this stage in my life 'IF' I will ever know "love like that" again... & I wonder if is the twitch or is it me. Some days it becomes exhausting and I have to stop. Stop even thinking of love. I'm not alone. I 'think' I express my love many times only to have it not returned & even rejected - lol. Welcome to the world. We are all loved and rejected by someone at some point in our lives. My only advice there, is let go.. what is the point. Hanging onto someone who does not like/love you in not good for your care.- you are limiting yourself to the universe to find a love that desires & deserves. To have someone 'special" is love - but there is so much more to love. Here is an interesting read on love. I enjoyed: That 90-second conversation you had with the stranger this morning while walking your dog? If there was eye contact, a sense of connection, and mutual respect — that’s love. Whenever we exchange smiles or friendly gestures with strangers, or take a little extra time to have warm exchanges with people we see every day, those “micro-moments of positivity” change us at the biological level Love is every where: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/love-is-everywhere.html Love is... These bears come from 'no where'. They did not start out as love- I was feeling very doleful when I decided to "paint something!" No sketch and quite often NO idea on what I am going to draw. Slowly, I become immersed in it, I want to get the positioning just right, I imagine her smiling down into his face- I have to pretend in my mind to get a successful drawing. Soon I find myself smiling down at the painting. Do what you love. I had to laugh out loud when painting this.. Storm walks in my office and asked me - "Are those bears doing it?" in the tone of- "are you painting porn?" LOL! I said - "They are hugging! & what if they are, two adult bears?" After he left my office I had a new appreciation from my bears and a giggle- clearly, I have been able to achieve expressing an emotion - I still do feel inside. Love. If you are alone this Valentines day.. use your imagination. Daydream. You will feel the love start to grow.. make it happen. Make love about that smile you share with a stranger.. forget 'who you are to love" and continue to do what you love. & IF all else fails- THROW yourself into your work- mine happens to be drawing about love this month. Hahahaha Hope. Believe. Have Faith <>< xox  love in every stroke  Can you feel it?  For the 50 shades fan.. I did not read the book but I've read some of the lines from the book on PIN. Hee hee Well we have SNOW and more snow. It's been the kind the past few days that remains on the trees- every branch, it's stunning to wake up to such beauty - a blanket of snow - it makes me want to stay under the blankets some mornings. Poppy goes out to pee and runs back in- her extent of winter adventuring. Once again- on these mornings - I'm up - listen to 'Biggy'- started my day- lol, stretch and smoke a BIG FAT JOINT - my bones ache with this snow, my wrists today need a little extra TLC & THC before I start to paint.. Thanks to cannabis I can. Apparently in the city- they have no snow. frig. lol I'm painting two bears in an embrace of LOVE in the garden, it's one of my best loved to date. It's been a challenge this month of painting 'love' so far... I'm not in love. I don't feel 'loved'. Not like that. It is what is. Right? lol I'm not alone. You are not alone in being alone this valentine days. Remember that. Millions do not have someone to celebrate 'V day with. Love yourself. It really is just another day on the calendar. If You love someone you'll send them a card any day, tell them ANY day. As a cartoonist and artist -tuff luck butter cup- suck it up and do your job. The fact that my bears show such love- I have in my heart.. is enough. My bears tomorrow. Have faith <>< XOX  My Valentine Gift to YOU! 'I love you' in the sense I care for all humans.. but I do love a few human in particular! I plan on showing them with a tiny little valentine! hee hee Just like I have shown all of you my love- by sharing here today! A FREE printable download! Cut, Color & Convey your love! Tell someone or leave it anonymously... let someone anyone know they are loved or at the very least - appreciated! Simply, Print the cards. *I HIGHLY reccomend gluing the sheet of paper onto a card stock or thin piece of cardboard- the type from a cereal box works best! Recycle! Glue, leave overnight to dry- then COLOR! I love this part. Cut down the middle and in-between each card, write a tiny note on the back and deliver! Either by hand or mail if you glued it to a cardboard stock- no problems! You see I made a sample below- mailing it out-- who will get it? You never know - one who gets my heart beating faster, last time I checked Christopher Waltz was still married. Brad is now single though BUT I am quite fond of this rockstar... While I ponder away... You too, can now play! Print and get creative * see my samples below! Share a little Cannabis friendly valentine with your loved one(s). Make at least one person smile today . Click on the image below to start your free download! Have fun! Be one of the first to color and send me an image and I'll send you out a postcard!  CLICK ON THIS IMAGE TO download! Want to discover what went into making this? How to be a cartoonist? Slide show:  Stay Tooned...
Yoda inspired me, did he... see & wait, must you. **** & very soon..**** A Free downloadable & printable 'Valentines Day cards' cut out sheet & More. 7 mini Cannabis friendly cards! *1 for the fungi lovers thrown in! Simply - Color, Cut & Convey your love to someone! I'd like to help you spread some love this month! TLC & THC At least give someone a giggle! When is the last time someone one gave you a home made Valentine!? Have Faith <>< xox  Love Someone?
Include some cannabis in the next bouquet. Love is... letting them know. Have faith <>< xox  A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world. ~ Leo Buscaglia I Am excited to paint! Tomorrow Now it's off to read & relax. BTW I am listening to a new artist: http://jonathanroyofficial.com **warning STEAMY video. All I noticed was the Mickey Mouse tattoo - *wink, wink. Jonathan was born Canadian & is in Montreal. Hubba Hubba. Good Things coming my way... I loved the song on iTunes but had no idea 'who' he was & decided to 'google' to share with you.. (blush) I just watched the song for the first time, which starts on the website automatically. Kowabunga. He is worth the drive to Montreal, IMO. lol Really. Fun fact, his dad is Patrick Roy. What Canadian does not know Patrick Roy? Well, what one my age range? Have a listen or a watch. About that tattoo.. he must be a 'classic Mickey fan. Perfect way to end a long day. Have faith >< xox  Jonathan Roy  Tomorrow is the Women's World wide march!!! I can't wait. I will not attend in body - but I am there already in spirit and art!
One in five women will be raped in her lifetime. By a spouse, relative, co-worker, classmate, friend or stranger. 1 in 4 college students in the USA! wow... I would make sure my daughter was home schooled or knew karate and carried pedlar spray during her school years. Did I forget anyone? & then- most will be humiliated - IF they report it. Simple & disgusting facts. IF they find the courage to report it- they will be judged on such things like their outfit, time, place, alcohol factors, “was she asking for it’, & more… The rapist will not be asked “what were you wearing, was it provocative?” Rarely by any judge will the rapist simply be addressed as what he is, a rapist. The rapist IS THE ONLY PERSON with the PROBLEM. THEY LOSE CONTROL. THEY ARE the criminals. Baby girls, old women and every woman in between. Women, the main CARE providers of the world -1 in 5 will be used as a object against their wishes. Some gang raped and left to die: http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/raped-shot-and-left-to-die-13-year-old-survives-to-fight-back-1263969 UGLY, TRUTHFUL FACTS. https://www.rainn.org/about-sexual-assault 1 in 5. This could be your mother, sister, daughter, wife, cousin, granddaughter, school mate, co workers & friends. please join the Womens march TOMORROW in a city near you! Go hear to learn more: #whywemarch #womensmarchs I can’t be there in body, so I drew about in hopes of educating a few. The only one with the problem regarding RAPE is the RAPIST. Not the woman, not the outfit, not the alcohol. A man who forces himself on a woman without her consent or knowledge is the one with the problem. ALWAYS. The only way this planet will ever work is when women can walk down the streets and not fear being attacked or worse not being able to feel safe in their own homes, with their own families. WOMEN need to help & support each other any chance we get, above all else we should try to make each other feel SAFE. Heard. Understood and loved- for those who have survived. I am dreading today for the USA (my personal opinion), I pray there is no violence and President Trump starts off on the right foot - by not putting it in his mouth. Instead I wish to focus on tomorrows WOMENS MARCH!!! Loud & proud!!! Many PINK touques! The women pink pussy March 1 in 5? WTF. How about 1 in 100,000. that would be a start. Will you be a victim?  3:00 a.m. painting...   Moonlite dreaming. 1st bear fox Bear & Fox make their first appearance of the year.
Drawn to my desk 3:00 a.m. painting. BTGG <>< xox  Willie Bud Nelson!
Sing it Willie! Georgia.. On my mind…. I love his version. How could I not make BUD Willie. <3! As I type - this ‘Georgia…’ starts on iTunes - tell me that’s not a sign?! Willie has been an advocate for cannabis for as long as he has been singing. Remember when they found cannabis on his bus!? Go figure! lol!! What were the odds? Now it’s come around and I’m glad Willie Nelson is STILL here to witness & enjoy it! Seeing Willie frolic with Snoop Dog put a smile instantly on my face, you can see photos of him wearing a sweater that Snoop sent him for Christmas all over the internet- cause it’s too cute!! lol Willie Nelson is an American icon. Not much more can be said or needs to be said.. have a listen. You tube: Willie Nelson - Roll me up & Smoke Me when I die! Give Thanks Willie has educated Millions on cannabis- LIVING PROOF right there. Hard core Living Proof. Educate someone today.. play a Willie song Start a conversation! Guess who’s next!? If you want e me! If you guess correct I’ll send out comic! Comments are welcome BTW. I only ‘approve’ to avoid sales posts or just nasty stuff. I will post all other comments. BTGG <>< xox  I AM inspired by Bud Ross. Bob Ross.
Painter extraordinaire. If you can’t paint after watching this man, countless times- all available online for free - as I did while painting this bud, Isn’t he a talented little Bud? A Budding Artist you might say!! lol You can see how he holds the pallet like a Pro, not to mention the tiny happy tree on the tiny canvas. You can also watch on Netflix - where I squeeze in the occasional episode - usually alone, break time- but still want to keep inspired- Bob is the man. His voice is as calming as his brush strokes, except when ‘it gets a beating! “Beat the devil out of it!” Unquestionably, he makes me a better painter after every episode! I watch him make a simple path- with a twist of his brush, perhaps “A happy accident…” - it become a trail deer might trod on. Bob helps us escape as well as paint. Helps us relax. No wonder the man is a success. How superb he share his gift with he rest of us. Today, with this little Bud, I hoped to make a few smile above all I wanted to celebrate life, beauty, inspiring people & God. Mission accomplished. “Bud Ross.” “We don't make mistakes. We just have happy accidents.” —From "The Joy of Painting" By the grace of God <>< xox  How Low can they Go? I don’t know… pretty low. Changing the rules & laws to suit what ever works best for an already established corrupt Administration. Rise Up. WE Stay High. Cannabis is here to stay. Getting angry only gets people thrown in jail and gives the “Authority’ reason to shoot your dogs, as any dog lover knows - any loving dog will defend their master & sense the threat - so, many good dogs are going to die I’m afraid in the future, in the USA. A Good time for people to think about investing in the dog bite prevention kits, with my illustrations & puppy training - help prevent any event from harming a family member. When they Go Low - STAY HIGH. I don’t mean - sofa surfing the latest celebrity gossip on T.V. high. Educate! Yourself or someone on any topic that you are passionate about. Hopefully, one will be Cannabis awareness. If Cannabis helps you feel better, stay HIGH but stay active, creative and inspired. Terrible news all the time can tear down the soul, throw in daily aches and pains, mental & physical, next you’re exhausted and not even enjoying all that you work so hard to accomplish. Stay Hi - when it helps you past the PTSD. Stay HIGH when dealing with chronic pain & even when dealing with a broken heart.. as many do starting the new year - it’s not healthy - so get HIGH, in 2016 you had a good cry - NOW get busy. Heal thyself. This year... Chase your dreams not people, those who are meant to be in our lives will be. I took steps to become better in 2016 was somewhat successful, when I sit, meditate, think positive thoughts about pleasant experiences & people - I had a smile on my face and everything seemed better… slowly. I felt better, looked better and twitched less. Fact. It was work, I kid you not. lol I plan on working at it more this year. I know what I need to focus on in 2017, more painting. How about you? Have Faith <>< xox  I thought this was the perfect T to start this year! This year I will be a THRILL SEEKER!  This painting took me a full day & it’s not very big.
The Sky has an eerie sensation (I can’t capture with a photo) I don’t know how I created it, I walked into my office last night & it caught my eye… I had to walk over and found myself getting lost in it. Too bad you can't see all the details in the moon.. Oh, well better still - look up at the real moon! Storm as made a positive remark almost every time he looks at it. True.. we are all in the same boat. I was going to wait for Martin Luther King Jr., day in January to share - he inspires countless quotes, I'll just paint another. Have Faith xox <><  Have Faith xox <>< BTW...Happy 'Boxing day. My 'warm up for this morning:  ouch  Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there’s footprints on the moon. Painting, Audio book, green tea & cannabis = bliss. In every brush stroke there is love. Take a close look at how many brush strokes ther are. There are too many hearts to count. Peace signs, words and more.. the most intimate details are painted into the moon and then I layer on top color to intentionally blanket my love & to keep these arts alwasy a part of myself. My love to the universe in paint. My hope is the audience wants to look at every stroke with a curiosity & will in turn feel the love I put in, without even realizing it! Am I a dreamer - you bet... & now it is time to move onto a bigger piece & turn that dream into a reality. It is just a dream in my mind right now. There are even actual constellations, hee hee I'm proud of myself- that took some research! The colors flow, no thought is needed as my hand goes to the pallet as if it has a mind of it's own. Passion is what I'm painting... with every tiny stroke. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with their desires coming true. What do you desire? Me- I can't think of one object I need. I can't really think of anything I want.. well - other than the house by the lake, surrounded by nature, moose, mushrooms bear & deer. lol I do know what I desire. How about you? If you do not know what you desire, how will you ever acquire? So, write it down and put it under your pillow.. In 2017, I your name here desire: *write it here & dare to believe. It will be the first positive step for the new year. Know what you want. Step one. You will know my desire when it reaches reality in 2017. Now, that's the way to think!! Wait & see. Have Faith <>< xox       I Am woman... hear me roar.
Researching violence against women. Rape Culture. Research is difficult. Research can be heart wrenching. Knowledge is power.. Ignorance is bliss. Fuck Bliss. Bliss helps no one. Have Faith xox <><  Surround Yourself with those that Raise You HIGHer!!
In real life & online surround yourself with those that raise you up! Who inspires you to think, create, who makes you laugh? Who puts a SMILE on your face? We can't always be laughing but there are some people who make us feel at ease & those who do not. I know a few... just thinking of them - tightens my neck muscles.. lol - others- loosen them right up. I can 'see' an e amil from a friend & instantly there will be a SMILE on my face before I even open it, that is an example of who you 'surround' yourself with. Who does that for you? 'What does' that for you counts as well! I am surrounded by love, mostly with 4 legs - but it counts- they make me laugh, snuggle on these cold grey days and show me continous unconditional love & I can not forget the occassonal flutter fly by love tap. Pets are wonderful reminders of livinging in the moment. Cannabis raises me up as well, it lifts my spirits & eases my pain, my sons and millions more. I surround myself with it. I smoke it, eat it, drink it, draw & paint about it. Many of my friends are involved with it. Our path was made long before we decided to walk it. I thank God - the Universe & my grower for it. Give thanks & surround yourself with those that raise you HIGHer! xox <>< |
