I drew this for all the others who still have difficulty with the Fuck word.  Hee hee hee
because for fuck sakes.. if that is all you are finding offensive these days then your life is pretty fucking sweet right now.  Who thinks guns are still not a problem in the USA?
All those who have problems with my swearing no doubt. 
There is so much happening in the world now my editorial ideas are on overload and all of them sad.   It's one reason I'm forcing myself to work on other projects, I can not  change anything but my own current situation, work on some drawings that might help  me understand, if not anyone else... and keep on keeping on.

I had someone message me on FB asking 'what they had done? I was not communicating with them as much.. '  Please understand, I am busy, I like to stay busy and would much rather paint - which takes work, research, time and no distractions to do so successfully than be on facebook.  I also have a husband and son and house full of pets & chores & garden and the odd friend who I hang out with (not to call my friends odd), I most every time, I log into FB  - have a message waiting for me - and I like to say hi back to everyone! lol -SO... to take it personally- Don't.  IF you are, it is your problem not mine, chances are I'm not even aware  there is a problem. & that is just it.    How could it be personal if we hardly even know each other in person?   I just wanted to clarify that.

I too am having issues in my personal life..  reading this now, you might be aware. 
Norm and I are separating, we have "stuff' going on and have for a while and it's not getting better, only less tolerable for each of us it seems.  Time to take some time apart, I'm away after my Dr.s appointment this Friday so I have tons to do,  he will stay  here - he too has tons to do - the kitchen renovations, which living in a constant renovation for 24 years has me just feeling tired of it all.  Far from excited.
People can read this and not know the underlying story and come to their own conclusions- for FOX sakes I don't give a fuck. We know, the 3 of us here in this house. That is enough.
I couldn't share and present like everything is  swell, what would that accomplish? Nothing only add to the lies of what 'perfect lives we all lead'.  
Mine is far from perfect &  neither am I but it is still mine - last time I checked,  I can still make changes to enjoy it.

BUSY week, I'm so excited about the painting I'm going to be doing while away! I don't want to forget any of my supplies - I won't be anywhere near an art supply store. I've no idea what my internet will be like while away either...  I'll choose to stay off most of the time.

For Fuck sakes - focus on what really matters... not my grammar or use of the "f" word.

Have Faith
xox
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Im feeling angry, yes probably about Jim, how fucking unfair this life can seem some days,
good people go and 'scum' remain to torment and torture. Last night we watched netflix- a crime FBI show..  more or less to pass a bit of time as we unwind, usually the 3 of us watch TV together - since we do so little - and we vote, we all must agree or we do not watch.  I will say I've gone 'off' of horror and violent movies and  Norm and Storm are going along with, thank God.  During the episode the police officer said over 600 women are dumped along the highway every year in Texas alone. WTF?  Can this be true?? So I did a tiny bit of research .. it's true and worse.  It's terrible. 

I'm suffering from PTSD (thank God for Cannabis) - First I'd would like the opportunity for a class acton law suit against Stephen Harper next  I wish women everywhere would start a class action lawsuits against the judges that let  ANY violent attacker against women OFF & then  'JUDGES' the women- how they dress, text messages, - WERE they there? DOES any  old man understand texting? Pressure and  being  woman.   Being a woman is not easy.
Do you know out of EVERY 100 attacks only 6  'SIX' are reported.
​Why - because women once attacked are never the same. FEAR has enterer their life forever.  I was 'date raped' with a drink - I knew the person - we worked at a car dealership together, he convinced me to have a drink with him  - 'put our differences aside', I was NOT fond of him to say the least - he was everything I did not like in a man, winey, huge ego, pretty boy, mindless jock - I woke up in his bed the next day and remembered NOTHING after I had that fucking drink. ONE DRINK.   I woke up and answered 'his phone' a couple of times - thinking the caller had the wrong number.. because I THOUGHT I was at home in my own bed alone- very hung over. When  I rolled over and saw him I was sick to my stomach.  I was NOT a slut, I was out to have a nice evening. I was  abused by a cock who lost control and a SNEAKY one at that. 
I've blogged about it before. I met him years later! - I had Storming his carriage- do you know what he said to me: "Hey, I still have one of your earrings!!".  
Years later & the disgust returned, the GUT feeling that told me he was  a SHIT person and I was right. How many more women did he do that to?  MamaBear kicked in and I told him - 'keep it - I certainly don't need the reminder of the biggest mistake of my life"  and walked away. I never called him on it. I should look him up today and fucking say 'hello' - I'm not who I was thats for sure. It' in the past.  He can no longer hurt me, I understand what HE did...
HE lost control.  
HE is the one with the problem.  He is the bad example of a human being.
He needed to control his cock. 

If a cock was in the city and it lost control and did what ever it wanted. It would quickly become soup. A bird. YET we have  humans that have such little respect for others- they drug, beat, rape and abuse and kill women as if they were no more than an object to use and discard. It must stop.
That was just one  attack in my lifetime - I had another , and many tiny ones, comments, remarks from former bosses- it was NEVER ending... because I was born with boobs.
Do you have a daughter? Sister.. wife? Mother, grandmother?
They are all candidates for rape, for COCKS who can not control themselves.
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Belive
xox 
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A little lighter topic tomorrow - Gifts!  Gifts of love and art and more..

Snuggle.  Gouache painting, my first from start to fishing, I'm still learning (of course), the nest took me the longest... I was lost in branches and bits and felt blessed.
​I am loving the 'circle theme' art & will continue. 

Believe
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xox

I had a blog..  suff. 
It suddenly felt like too much to proof read.  

The meaning of life is to find your gift.
​The purpose of life is to give it away.
- Pablo Picasso -
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Believe
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xox

Meet Faye! 
One of the first dolls to be made and sent on her way! 
OMGosh this is too much fun-  playing with dolls!  & each doll gets a photo shoot with me before she leaves for her new home!  I have even made it so they travel in comfort!  Check out the images below.  Faye is a fan! She purchases my comic books and sends them all over the USA - mostly to politicians.  Ive come to know Faye a bit and think she is a wonderful woman & mom and  has quite a bit to say. I asked Faye if she would not mind sharing  paragraph with you:

Why does it take someone getting sick to become a believer?  
All I did was walk in a Hallmark Store to pick up cards, turned my head to the left to look at a video and my world went dizzy....  I made my way to my car and was able to drive without any problem, but could not walk without dizziness and nausea.  After doctors, specialist and many test, they could only tell me what was not wrong with me and couldn't give me any medication that helped; eventually they decided it was an inner ear virus.  
I started researching the internet on my own and came up with hemp oil; I first tried a bottle and saw a definite plus in my well being, then ordered by the case and have been taking it ever since.  

Due to propaganda and lies, hemp couldn't even be grown in the USA until this year; thank goodness for Canada.  But, it made me keep researching and finding out the benefits of cannabis.  Cannabis or Marijuana, whatever one wants to call it, there are medical benefits and should be a choice treatment for everyone.  Big pharma, the FDA and the government have given natural supplements a bad wrap due to greed and lies.  

Since I knew how hemp had helped me, I wanted to legally be able to try cannabis oil.  
I have always been a human rights advocate, but became an advocate for legalizing cannabis/marijuana.  I have told my doctors and specialist that if they tell me I have cancer that I will go to the nearest state where cannabis/marijuana is legal for my treatment of choice.  I have allergies, take allergy drops every week, would not go the chemo route; I will take my chances with cannabis/marijuana and hope for the best.

It is not that hard to find truth once you start looking, you just can't believe that you had been fooled for so long.  Google, that all one has to do.  
Faye

So - Faye is a doll is real life too ;)   Speaking out  for many who do not. I am thankful.
The first of the  Girlfriend Doll orders was of course and education...
I kinda thought this might happen... A lesson was learned about girlfriends- I was not charging enough. lol - some might noticed the price jump, after  a well thought out  experience- I realized the time, supplies, packaging & shipping - lol - I was  practically giving them away at $50.  
I also did some research on Etsy- no where can you find an 'original, custom' work of art or anything like this doll  for anywhere near the price.  
Each doll takes me a day at least from start to finish, $80. is still a very good price - if I continue to get busy with the dolls and such, I will probably raise the price again.
It's all about time these days and what I want to be doing most, I will say these girlfriends are more than a fun way for me to spend a day...   If you want your a girlfriend of your own - check the link below and order your today! 
http://www.georgiatoons.com/store/p41/Hello_Girlfriend%21.html
 
Back to painting dogs...
I will post the next photos of  'Wendy' as soon as she reaches her destination! 
Wait until you see 'Princess Jasmine'!!!
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Believe
​xox <>< 

Dream drawing job or not... on Sunday I paint what ever I want.  
This morning I was inspired by a deer looking back at me from my PIN page.  
As you can see. I see something, and ideas come to my head, the deer photo is a reference for f the imagination, still I am thankful to the photographer that captured this deer in all it's grassy glory.
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Below are a few steps from Start to Finish, todays lesson with gouache. 

Believe
xox
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I refuse work all the time lately, many times it is a project that seems too long,  others want me to draw 'their comics', conflict of interests, I need more time for my own  ideas, it's too daunting, not something I'd enjoy drawing for the next 3 months, there are  many reasons artists might not want to work except for the $$ - really, and as God has it - I don't need to work for money.  

I am thankfully, pretty darn content at the moment.  Many times the past couple of years especially, I have thought - I can't do it for obvious physical reasons and it's added stress to some degree - because jobs come with deadlines. I like to draw when the mood, idea hits.
This is one deadline I'm sure I'll meet, I love drawing & painting these  images.
17 for sure for the book!  I just realized last night I AM already 1/2 done! because I'm having so much fun! BONUS -I was given sheets with 'outlines' - draw what you want!  
Draw what i want!? YOU BET! And that is exactly what I am doing with all the LOVE I can muster I might add! I want this book to help and be successful - Not for the reasons most do - I want it to work! I want children to have safe interactions with dogs. 
I know a couple of children & adults who have been bitten over the years, I've blogged about it several times. Storm was bit when little. My fault. ;( I left him with our dog - who I felt more than safe with, but another male dog who' was in heat was visiting and Storm got in the way - one second.  I should he been more careful with a dog I did not know. Lesson learned.

Do what you love!  
I did work for Windy Willow Pet service in the past, Go check out the link: http://www.windywillowspetservices.ca
They have a little video I just saw and you will see my earlier work  for them!  The puppy training kit - it is easy and fun and interactive for children I highly recommend it for anyone bringing home a puppy!!  I was honoured when Rachelle the owner of the company called me again, not to mention I really like her- we hit it off & she trust me - I know what she wants - and will do my pest to provide it.
These paintings  will also make wonderful framed prints imo, or even gift cards.  
Either way I will helping prevent accident between dogs and children and that is fricken AWESOME!!! 
Wow, it brought back memories- Daisy was a pup when worked on the puppy kit project and she is in many of the images! Poppy was not even thought of, time flies.
Well it's back to it!  I have  drawings to do - I'm going to sneak in all our dogs of course and  few of my friends dogs too!

I had a great cannabis cartoon come to mind in the tub and I believe I will try to start a daily strip - probably about the dogs. I'm going to draw them smaller to see if I can still squeeze them in more often!!  
Have a terrific day.
Spend it with a dog you love... I have 4! That a lot of patting - I'm up for the task! 

Do what you love and the rest will follow! 

Oh, listening to a new podcast called the Cavern of Secrets.  I Am enjoying.  Like girlfriends hanging out and they talk about it all. I agree with most. If you wan to hear a normal Canadian conversation - have a listen.
Is it only Canadians who admit how f*cking scary Donald Trump is?

Believe
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xox

Gouache Painting... I certainly am teaching my brain a few new tricks and it can get confusing.. If you think the only difference between oil, acrylic, watercolor & gouache is the thickness or 'type'  of the paint - you are incorrect.  

I just realized I have tried them all and which ever 'I am currently exploring' - I love the most! LOL     Isn't that the way of life?
This one is tricky- or, is it because I am already  using acrylic and watercolor - BUT thankfully - due to the kindness of awesome strangers & youtube - at 3 a.m. the other morning... I found this guy in Germany - who made me smirk as I painted, listened, watched and he said things - that made it easy for me, not necessarily easy - but for what ever reason I could relate - then once he said  "Gouache is like oil, except it dries faster" and "I hope you're  not using water color like gouache..." lol - I was!  
All this with an amusing accent.  I gather he does not have a website - I can't find one.
On Facebook:  Johann Karpp,  I do not think he will mind me mentioning him on here  - if you want to learn - watch!
 Here is the youtube video session I ended up watching the other morning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfFUKyJQ2L4   I am about to watch this one right now.. as I paint into the evening.   I am very thankful for such distractions that teach us how to take our abilities to new levels.  I got lost with this Sloth this morning.

I think I read Johann Karpp wants to be a teacher, he would be an fun & entertaining art teacher IMO.
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Time to paint 'doggens',  a common phrase on Instagram - I thought it was just common around here. 

Believe
xox <>< 
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I thought today might be a good day to tell you about Walnut INK! This way you can scope out a walnut tree and try to make some of your own this fall! I heard about this when in Halliburton listening to the radio - I wished I could have went to the evening so I contacted the woman and she shared her walnut ink recipe with me 
! Below is the e mail she shared! Enjoy! 

WALNUT INK                                      Judith Jaimet Bainbridge
 
Walking in the Experimental Farm in the fall, I noticed lots of rotting walnuts on the ground, under, of course, a black walnut tree, and I decided to make my own walnut ink.
It is fabulous for painting and writing. 
The recipe I found on the net was surprisingly easy.
I filled a pot with all the bits, fruit and seeds, rotting or not.
It is best to use the fruit when it is starting to turn black.  
Then I covered them with water and got it boiling.
It simmered all day, making the house smell all earthy, like a hobbit hole.
They recommend doing it outside, but I didn’t mind the smell. 
I strained the mess through cheesecloth and got the liquid boiling again.
It was about 10 cups at this point.

The idea is to boil it down until you have an almost black ink.
It made finally about one cup. Pouring it into sterilized jars will keep it from getting mouldy. When you use it, if you pour a little into a small container to dip your pen into, the original amount will stay germ-free longer. I froze some to see if it will stay useable when it is thawed, but I lost the cubes in my move. Try it and let me know please. 

The result was a gorgeous, brown-black ink- a nicer colour than the synthetic kind- that flowed smoothly and made crisp hairlines. I loved it! BUT it FADES! 
In about six months in a window, it had lost most of its intensity and was very pale.
That was a year and a half ago and it hasn’t faded away completely.
The old manuscripts that we see of brown ink were initially almost black. I have since learned that a little vinegar and salt will make it lightfast. I have not tested that. 
The synthetic, dried ink you buy from *John Neal Bookseller, is made from all natural substances and starts with peat. It is lightfast. It keeps and carries well because it comes in dried crystal form and requires only the addition of distilled water to make it useable.
 *johnnealbooks.com                       [email protected]

***Judith is retired from doing heraldic art and calligraphy for the Governor General and the Federal Government. She now does sculpture and the book arts.  She live 6 months in Ottawa and 6 months in Minden where she teaches for the HSA or for Fay @ Visible Voices Open art Studio!  They call the gatherings ‘Creative Interludes’ - short bursts of playful creativity - rather than workshops.  I wish it was closer! I'd be there!!
Leaders share their skill and knowledge and  all learn from each other. A Creative Interlude suggests an informality, a relatively short time to explore, experiment and experience that is open to anyone interested. Sometimes they get people who don’t really consider themselves to be ‘creative’  but are intrigued…and they want to encourage that.  If people want ‘more’ then they organize that.  Check it out:

Facebook: Visible Voices Open Arts Studio
www.openartsstudio.ca

Judith has not retired from teaching- 'I love it'.  It shows! I am thankful she shared this recipe with me IF you do try it PLEASE let me know as well! 

Believe! 
xox <>< 
​GET creative today! 

I like to WARM up!
Stretch my body, water, coffee & some fruit or juiced stuff start my day for the brain then I'm in my office/studio and  before I start what I am already currently working on - I like to warm up my brain with my watercolor!  
I recently purchased some fine water color cards & envelopes to do just that.  
I love to create custom cards and better -  I love to give them away. 
Better then any bought card any day!
The perfect warm up before I start more serious painting business.
Up with the birds, I have a Dr.s Apointment in a couple of hours (me & Poppy)  and I heard this doctors Dachshund died recently  :(  he loved his little dog - that I know. 
The card a gift for him. Todays Job for making someone smile is done. 

Have Faith! 
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xox 

Mexican proverb. What a wonderful way to view life - much like Spring, impossible to keep from coming. I have been to Mexico a few times in my life and every time was a pleasure!
I don't know where I've been, that I haven't liked the people.
I had once a friend have her wallet taken in Mexico, our fault, tourists - drunk, giggling carrying her wallet openly - easy prey. Too easy targets & I get it.  It happens EVERYwhere.
 
Mexican people are beyond Lovely, caring and friendly like every 'race' we  usually only hear the negative in the media and don't often see the beautiful and celebrated. Now we can.
We are in control of what we chose to see. I enjoy the land, culture, FOOD and friends I have made over the internet, if my days of travel are not over - I'd love to visit Mexico again
 It's not just the people -it's the sunshine,  just the thought of the beaches has me sitting here longing for sand under my feet and I don't mean the kind Daisy dragged in . ;)

Imagine my dismay when researching for the past 'DT' (presidential 'hopeful') cartoon, to read some of the things he says about Mexicans.  Wow.  
Yes Don,  IF you become president... Build a wall!  lol    Do the Mexicans a favour.  
To think the average American might think this way is not reassuring luckily,  from the few I know I highly believe it to be possible. As the Dali Lama said 'It is your business'.

I would never vote for anyone that spoke so poorly of others, let alone an entire race.
I am sure Stephen H. said a lot we did not hear. Luckily.

This original has many layers, you can't see all the details in the scan. It is not the direction I thought I was going but it was certainly a lesson in watercolor all the same. I believe I'll re-draw this quote/proverb I think it is powerful and beautiful. 
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Believe
xox  <><

I wanted to send a friend something to cheer her up... something I knew will make her smile...

I came up with my custom little  "Hello Girlfriend"  I took at look at her instagram page - that was all I needed! I painted a mini 'TARA' and had fun the entire time!
I was so excited I made a mini 'Me' next!  When I was taking photos of Tara's paper doll I was truly giggling, then Norm saw it and chuckled .. Storm as well.  
I had even more fun posing my doll around my house as you will see below. 
Suddenly, I can stand on my head again! I can do that downward dog! It feels fantastic!
My body is free. My little paper doll reminds me.  ;)
                                I Am not a body I am free - only my mind limits me! 

The next thing I know I have a few girlfriends interested in girlfriends!
They make fun gifts & custom cards all in one.
I know I have 2 on the go! The thoughts of these little women going out in snail mail... they wiggle & dangle you can't help but smile! They are painted on  Archers 140 pound water color paper & come wrapped in a pretty little envelope.
The easiest thing to do is ask  a few questions, check out FB or instagram accounts of photos... 'Hello Girlfriends & Guy friends' will go out the door in small envelopes and bring big smiles across the faces of those who receive them!  
IF you are interested in ordering a 'Hello Girlfriend'  for someone special * no age limit, race doe not matter - religion- It doesn't matter to me - what ever makes you happy!
I love to draw them all!  
Go to my 'Art for purchase page' - purchase a doll and we will take it from there.
This is for a limited time only. because it is custom work will will take some thought.
I will work on my little girlfriends in the middle of the night or first thing in the a.m. and each one will get a hug from ME (and photo of us for the collection) before it leaves the studio door! 

Each Hello girlfriend comes with a letter of originality! Handprinted by me! 
What will you dream up today! Accept no imitations!  
When inspired by love you can not fail! 

Believe   xox   <>< 

Instagram fun.
I am drawing a green sloth for my newest barter agreement.
With a talented young lady in Taiwan.  From what I see she draws mostly on her iPad.
It’s not just the drawing I like - but her creativity!  
I think she would make a good cartoonist as she gets the point across with a single drawing.

I watched for  bit, she follows me - its how we were introduced, I asked her 'what do you want..'  A GREEN SLOTH.   lol  A Sloth it is and I learned some pretty amazing sloth facts!  Great conversation for the diner table. Did you know there use to be Sloths  the size of elephants!  Prehistoric sloths.. and they swim- much faster than they move - who knew. 

As a bonus  - I was having so much fun painting my sloth, I forgot to make him green so, I have two on the go, I will put it on Etsy. You will see the other after it reaches it's final destination! I love this.   I had another Etsy sale the other day ! Thank you!!
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Storm commented (when I shared info. about the newest artist I was bartering with) “it’s like your studio all over again mom, you see a kid with talent and you go that extra bit to encourage them…”  I thought: It IS!!  I can!!  
How wonderful! No cricket club but it will have to do!  I am THRILLED.

My only concern is to make sure the parent are o.k. with me sending them ‘snail mail’. 
Hee hee, I like to add a couple of little things. ‘Canadian’ , I found these BIG chocolate Toonies and I tape a real one to the back. I think it’s interesting, I giggle as I sit here- I’m sure some reading are rolling their eyes.. I care not. I always include some form of maple syrup - mmmmmmm. If I havnt eaten it all.

I make sure the person - wants to exchange. I never know age - I don't really care..  Someone is trying to draw and express themselves and  shares it with all of us. ;)  
This is a reason I also think it's an interesting way to meet others.  I would also be using if I was single to meet others with the same interests. Who cares if they live far away- it shouldn't stop us from forming friendships. 
Another talented young man puts ‘Dogs heads on humans’, such a distinct look already!
 I had to tell him.  If you ever have the opportunity to ‘really encourage' someone younger - in your profession for example,  please take it. 

I feel special as well, my friend Hunter in the USA , who I bartered with shared his ‘picking a prom jacket photo’ with me  ;) 

Well its’ time to get back to the Sloth.

This too made me smile.  (Photo Below)
Happy, I can make someone feel happy.  Check out that smile!
It’s as big as my cats - are you smiling??  See! That is how it works.  ;) 

Believe 
Have faith 
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xox 

It's the 2nd of March and today I did experience a much more difficult lesson in  Yoga - still for beginners-  lol - the last 10 minutes you just lay there- and 'He" talked you through, wow 
I felt terrific. I must say: I have a body sore,  a different kind- the kind I get every weekend in May after Norm opens the pool and I dive in!!
I would never of thought after the little bit I did yesterday that I would get the same feeling of a workout like swimming in the pool.  Clearly it needs to be done.  
I loved it! The dogs inside - Celebrate! We finally have about a a good 6 inches or more of snow ! It is beautiful, the ground needs it.
A firm 'GO lie down girls' - close enough they could watch all was good until the last 5 minutes of my 'OH' so relaxing session, Scruffy lying beside me - stretched out toe to toe - starts to SNORE.  lol.  I am using and enjoying:
                         Do Yoga with Me- free online - I put it on the living room TV 
A friend also told me about a kids program I'd like to share- I found it very amusing! 
Cosmic Kids Yoga- Brilliant!  < Also FREE, and online! If Storm was little I'd have him right beside me!  
Check them out! Try- what have you got to lose?
A stiff body & mind? lol 

A bit of a let down on the Tom Hardy Movie- way too violent for me.  
lol - Gangster movie - clue in' Georgia & they talk so fast- several times - I can't understand the accent.  
It is interesting as he plays both roles and does it well.  
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I am painting a little nature cannabis inspired' piece and I tell you  - SIZE has nothing to do with it! I am enjoying the layering aspect of watercolor- each painting is also a lesson in patience, paint & more.  

I mailed out a package of original art - sure to make someone smile! I know HE will!
Hee hee hee! 

Believe 
xox
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Falling down this rabbit hole.. and what a ride it is.
This Alice is complete. I call it  'Curiouser and Curiouser'.
What fun this painting was drawing the cheshire cat- losing the cheshire cat. The amount of detail is more than I do and I enjoyed every speck of dirt. -  every now and then I would think:  It's taking so long. 
Why? What's the rush?  Slow down and enjoy your art. You can NOT see nearly the detail in my scanned images. or the vibrancy of the water color - who knew!
I love water color -  - - - as' tentacles' from my 'painting room' tickle my nostrils.

As I get lost in the rabbit hole (hee hee) I start to think...  I am here for hours at a time after all & it's bound to happen.  
Realizations is a better word perhaps. when I think...
Norm and I will be o.k., better than.  
Storm will be o.k, better than.
WE just have to make it through March.

I am zapped countless times a day, it's making permanent ware on my face and body but is only making my sole stronger.  Calmest when sitting at my desk drawing - It's what I LOVE to do.  A new plateau recently; I don't know if I'll ever eat at a restaurant again, and have excepted that.  Take - Out is awesome! 
You have to tell people what is 'on your mind' because you might never get the chance to do it again!' It is hard to contain myself somedays -' too much love Georgia!  For them to handle.. hee hee hee.

With family, friends the internet & friends all around the world who brighten my days & inspire - I can hardly wait to paint. 
I am frightened when reminded 'things are different', remember - I'm not alone.  

Down the hole I go!
About to stroll into a *F*cking, super-cala-fingilistic   AWESOME TEA PARTY!!  
WOOT WOOT!

We went into a store on the weekend -I'll have to get the name- I like it, good vibe, ice cream and maple syrup items (my weakness for sure!) & the young man behind the counter - asks me "if I'm Mr.s Peschel?! " He still has one of my drawings! He said he was 'just little' but it was his favourite art class! How fricken cool is it to hear that!?
Kevin was his name,  made me smile. Time to plan some celebrating...

I won't draw it until I've read it and I'm not quite here yet.. it's inspiring many little Alice paintings I believe. I have not even met Tweedle Dee or Tweedle Dum! 


Have Faith!
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xox

It's Monday and the sun is shining! The dogs are locked outside, so I can vacuum in peace lol then Im off to FINISH ALICE! Hard to believe a water cooler is taking this long - Ive no desire to rush, other than the fact Im thinking of the tea party.
Over the weekend I did a couple of FUN fungi drawings  nature, children & imagination inspired! 
I'm learning how to paint mushrooms - I decided, perhaps I could do a little mushroom painting for kids! I am going to offer for a VERY LIMITED time on my Art for Purchase page.  For a small fee * for an original!
I will paint  a mushroom  of your choice with a few little details of my choice!  
When the link is no longer there - It means I will no longer be accepting commissions regarding this link.  I will learn, paint and give & make some $ for art supplies. ;)

Today I'm starting a logo!  
The one I agreed to do.. I'm excited,
It's had me feeling all bubbly inside just thinking about it!
Alice.. needs about one more hour. I'll be sharing her tomorrow! 
Have creative day - The sun is shining!
It looks like spring on this beautiful Canadian Morning.
Poppy and I will get out there - still chilly but bright! 

3 more weeks.... and I will be another year older and way wiser! Woot Woot!
Time to DRAW!!

Believe 
xox <><
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A a few favorite movies - The Wizard of OZ  < original and best version - EVER
& Alice in Wonderland -  the Disney version preferably but not long ago my VHS finally ATE it. I was disappointed - I still kept the case!  I DO like the version with Johnny Dep - and hear a new one is out this year! I decided to FINALLY read the book and I am on Chapter 3 this is the first drawing of a few - I cant wait to paint the Tea Party!  
I am drawing what the book inspires. I've recently met online a new Glass artist Tara Roberts , she planted the seed-  to see the Alice in Wonderland piece she is working on - wow.  Have look  at her instagram account or Facebook - 'Pointalism' in Glass!!!
I am watching how her Alice's coming together and it is interesting!   I have an idea from Jerry - but -Kowabunga- A new appreciation and respect level has been reached again for these artists who work in Glass. 

Starting with sketch book doodles and now my first Alice watercolor .. I've at least a full day more and I cant wait!  I am truly at peace when I paint. I can forget-- IT still happens but I can be so 'lost in tiny details' I soon forget - the pain can be -  thought past!   Keep Busy.
Do what you love and give thanks!

More on Tara soon. I'll wait until the piece is done and share images of it- I asked she said it's o.k.  * in my e mail  back and forth I learned she was in a bad bike accident & now is having tremors,  she just had her first tests and is frightened -  But she's focused on her art, passion - hat making and more! Bead work- YOGA and I believe, like me - feels there are not enough hours in a day to create!  
Keep going, Keep doing, Keep loving, Keep Being. 

Back to Alice!! 
What will you create?

Believe
<>< xox

Out of anger and sadness Kitty came calling... ;)
I had this idea for weeks, I even sent one of the 'prototype's to the person who made my first Etsy purchase - He is now a follower on Instagram and liked his gifts! ;)
Thinking of Jamie- trying to remember he is free.  
Well again...  I get it, especially from my son who is living here an witnesses what we are all dealing with daily... No one wanted to tell me about Jamie but several knew.  
Shock! Sadness & anger - hit me with in minutes - could you tell, momentary madness took hold and  I forgot - Jamie is in his creators arms. With Hunny,  byw.  

I refused to let it consume me and desperately tried for 'something  happy to paint '- Cannabis on my mind as that is what brought Jamie and I together - out of love.  
Kitty in the Grass #1  appeared... followed by slightly more subdued kitties- just wait!

In every color under the rainbow, every single kitty is different with the ONE common thread *cannabis. & make other's SMILE! Each one painted by me with TLC and THC.    

The Kitty in the Grass is here and he has brought his friends!
This is Kitty Number #1 and he is so much fun!!
He is on my desk as my little pal & reminder.  Teach only love.. I'll draw love.
Its time to open the gate and let cannabis kitty run free! Be everywhere - teach everyone!  It’s just a plant. One of Gods many gifts of greenery on this great earth. 
Awareness the 'Georgia Toons' way. 
A Kitty in the Grass a Day!  Starting NOW.  Why wait one more day?
*Go to the PAGE to read more - Im gonna have some fun!
These Kitties will go around the world!
Wait till you see  the special little kitty!
The page will be called Kitty in the Grass!
All kinds of kitties! Purple kitties, brown and blue! I might even throw in a dog or two!
Happy kitties in the grass cheeky, feisty,, meditating, mingling, munching on a bug or butterfly!  I feel compelled- what better way - no politics - just a simple little water color kitty to brighten someones day!
Kitties and butterflies, bees, bugs.. you will have to watch as they arrive! 
I plan on posting each kitty first on Instagram with it’s own distinctive hash tag #
The Kitty in the Grass Collection - as I learn new water color techniques I will be applying them to the kitties!

I had to turn it around,  it's easy to be feeling blue... instead of will continue the best way I know how  to educate, with Love. Happy, Good Vibe little Kitties in the Grass! 
No wonder they are happy! 
These little kitties will make people smile  & some might possible need to think​
Come and enjoy  the 'Little Kitty In The Grass' display as it grows! 

Believe
<><
 xox

Im making the page just PURRRRFECT! Will be loaded up tomorrow!!
Kitties in the Grass! Changing minds one purrrrrson at a time!

Where would you go? Who would you be? Up in the sky or under the sea?
Both, I've been there the past few days & it was a pleasure, I plan on pursuing again soon.

Houston we have a problem - the paper is too big for my scanner & the image is a wee bit blury.  I'll make sure the next lines up.  A few photos of details below. I loved this watercolor - there is so much detail I truly did get lost.  With God. 
& the evolution of humans.  Bravery - curiosity.. intelligence!
Something new on PIN, a folder with each drawing, it's a great place to keep it all together - and keep from being distracted.  My GOSH, I will say I am grateful for my fellow 'male PIN's. They don't kill me with food everytime I log on. Talk about Distraction!
Have you heard about maple bacon crack?  Found on PIN - Don't hate me!!
I LOVE maple syrup! Tastes like Heaven. ;)

If you want to see how this will work check out PIN :
https://www.pinterest.com/georgiatoons/ 
This above Drawing for example is in the folder called: 
​Where would you Go? What would you Be?
If you are an artist and have access to the internet and are not using it to improve your gift - you snooze you loose. 

Today, I felt teary off and on I spoke with Jamies mom a bit ;(  I still can't sleep...
It's not been long. Around Christmas.  
I don't want to upset her. I'm not good at hiding emotion in my voice, ask Elly.
He is at peace, with God, where he belongs and always knew it. 
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I will have an update on Todd.  I'm not sure what happened today.
This is terrible lives torn apart over plants, babies made to suffer over politics. 

Soon, I paint... I need  some Laughing Buddha Love, and I will give it to myself. 
One thing that was 'perfect timing' - the day before, I got mail! From Russia with love!!!
More on that tomorrow.

Let there be light! Every day is a new day! Give Thanks !!
For sunlight and moonlight! 
I asked what do you want to show me today? & this is what I saw.  
Big bold letters across my computer screen and my first thought was:
I'm sure it's been done.
Not by me... a child of God, wanting to express my love the best way I know how. 
I really am enjoying taking my time, calming my mind.
I'm researching, looking at natures beauty constantly, gives me a new appreciation for everything. If we can't get 'out to' see it - at least we can view it online.
What will you choose see today? 

Instagram has an incredible amount of talented people - enough to make me get off and draw!  I find it inspiring, especially when you see such talent from young beings all around the world! The key is becoming inspired and not absorbed, imo.  ;)

It took e a while for obvious reasons - plus a few distractions like going to see The Revenant with my guys, wow- action from start to finish -  & helped to put me in the snow mood with beautiful scenery - Filmed in Canada.   *Best Movie I've seen in a while BUT -  I do not like the movie theatre experience anymore.  I am fine to stay home and watch it on  TV. Unless its some "fantastic 3D movie', I'll pass.  

A few photos below of the process..  today I'm drawing otters! I did a little sketch and it turned out pretty "otterly cute' so I'm drawing it toon size!  Another Creature of God that holds hands when they sleep.
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Tomorrow a Cannabis related cartoon about more lies & propaganda being said here in Canada.  

Believe
​xox <>< 

Did I show you this cool painting I bought last year? By Adriel Restrepo.
He is on Facebook and his art is very affordable and it makes me SMILE!
This is what it is about! Create - MAKE emotions in others come alive! 
Right now.
​I am determined to make this year one of the best I've ever experienced! 

That list of goals here are a few:
- Take a new  art class every month.  (So far so good!)
-Try a new restaurant every month. - so far so good & my son said he will help me accomplish this task for 2016! 
-Pat (preferably sunggle- lol) an elephant... not sure how this will happen but, I am      determined.  I've patted a Dolphin.  Petted?    HUGGED! 
-DRAW/PAINT/DOODLE EVERY DAY!  So far so good.
-Take a painting trip this summer up North & PAINT in the wild in a cabin - just me and  Poppy.  A log cabin would be nice. Must look into this. 
​-Plant a raised vegetable garden!
-Learn a new dish once a month. lol  That is enough cooking time.
-Teach BBBird (how to sing 'Georgia' - Willie Style) so far so good.
-Explore more.
-Remember every single person you meet has hand in changing this universe so be MORE friendly!
-Send someone an original work of art every month. Big or small. Just because. 
   Send out the love you have been given! So far so good.
-Travel to the states to visit my friend Todd and a few others, possibly - *IF our $$$ does   NOT continue to drop! Kowabunga! Even with the price of gas- the exchange would be difficult. Luckily, we will stay and eat with friends! hahahhahahaa! Ready!?
-Tell people 'I love them'- Oh, I already do this - Good.
-Thank someone everyday! If they make you happy, smile- THANK them. Done!
- Learn how to paint better detail and take your time! So far so good.
-Be OPEN for all that God is going to send you this year! DONE!!!
-Encourage  young artists on instagram and send them originals.  Done.
- Pray, meditate, chant more. 
-NEW music! One new CD a month! Do you have a CD you want to send me? Please do! 
I'll trade you for a comic. lol  I love all EXCEPT hard rock, metal, punk. Techno.. electro.. hiphop.. hahhahhhaaa! I like it easy, relaxing & upbeat! 
- Open Etsy store...  almost. This will be our 'road trip fund'.  I figure.  ;)

Well back to it!
Thinking of this year, knowing - understanding - what I want the universe will do all in its power to help me accomplish! HOW exciting!  Makes me tingle with anticipation!   When inspired by love you cannot fail.
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Time to paint.

Please support artists like my friend Adreil, making us smile one 'Monkey Nova' at a time.

Believe 
xox <><

Well here is my first water color forrest! 
What a lesson this 'Craftsy class' was! What did I learn?  So much! 
First of all - I'm not into water color. lol
Well - I have not used it often and I really can learn quite a bit about it. I know already - I prefer acrylic paint - I find water color restricting - but I have to say this instructor made me quickly feel at ease as he related  many comments along the line - not to worry - also how to fix, a few tricks again - I would have had to learn the hard way - saved me time and frustration!  
I really enjoyed the liquid masking fluid! Instantly - my mind has a new project in mind- butterflies! Im excited to try what Im thinking- but as for turning into a landscape painter - in water color - I doubt it's going to happen anytime soon- I will say I would certainly try! 
I also can't wait to use my new found  technique in the garden this summer! 

I painted 2 forrest scenes - only because I poured too mush masking fluid in the container- lol  so I painted the one in 'Blues' in a fraction of the time!! Not yet complete- I'm working on it next, it is on my desk.  I was busy today, I challenged myself to paint from my new animal book! You will have to wait and see.  

Have a look at Craftsy! I can say - if you did this class step by step - I am confident your work would look like mine - even better!  I am so impatient, others will have even better results.  The next time you want to learn something - consider it- it might just start a new career or better yet- form of meditation and relaxation! 
Have I signed up for another class - you bet - lol 
Norm is o.k. with it - you see I don't shoe shop, clothes- who cares.. diamonds- been there done that! Sign me up for art classes! He is saving quite a bit of money - until I give him the list of supplies I need- ;) I actually have most - from years of always crafting.
You will see next - Acrylic landscape painting!  Stay tooned!
xox 
Have faith! Paint a water color today!  <><