I wanted to paint something special in my new painting space..  my homeboy emerged.
Good.God.

It is when I am at my most tired and grumpy... there He is lifting me out of the  dark well & making me smile.  My imagined Jesus - I did not look at anything when painting Him I just enjoyed myself and expressed LOVE.  Thought about good times & people.   I WAS in the MOMENT. I was in the NOW, THEN.  hahaha.

Before I knew it I was sketching with a brush Jesus in the garden - the original HOME grown homeboy  -hee hee- growing Gods' medicine.  Cannabis is mentioned in  the Bible fyi. I added some tattoos because Jesus would be and everyday kinda man don't you think?  I doubt a suit & tie guy. ;) and will still add more as I go along, when ever the desire strikes me.   Inspires me.   Lights my spark.  Celebrating with Jesus because there is much to celebrate here in Canada!  Other than excessive packaging and shortages..  and Visually BORING packaging.    lol 

I love Jesus, 'No' -I'm not religious...  just as some love and are followers of The Kardashians (ugh), Brad Pit, Iron man.   etc...    I love Jesus.  He is my homeboy, rock star.. positive role model.  As real to me as buddha to others - he makes me want to be a better person and yes, I feel him close to me  several times during my life when I needed him most. Thank God.
Therefore HE is my saviour more times than I can count.

Someone e mailed  'they don't bother to pray because they're not sure they still believe'.
I responded: If I lose my faith I lose everything. I also believe 'Prayer  changes things.

We should never hate anyone simply for who they love, admire or put faith in..   the power of prayer will have this  guy know hell. This 'MOST recent' shooter in the USA was hate filled fuelled  by TRUMP, anyone who denies this is in the dark! Turn on some fuckng lights - the light inside of each of us... the spark- is LOVE & It can outshine Hate easily.  
Light the spark - GO VOTE. 

Want to see some looks of horror & disgust - wear a 'Make American Great Again' hat in Canada. Hopefully it's just a - in poor taste costume.

Now I have Jesus in my painting room- reminding daily to  SHINE! Do what you love!
& teach only love..  & inspire with art ...

VOTE.   VOTE. VOTE.
Please Jesus!! I believe in the power of Prayer!
Let Americans Make America great Again by VOTING out the DONkey.
Jesus & the Devil on the same blog page.. lol - I know who wins! Ha!
AMEN.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

Who Mew?   When I woke today Alexa told me it was international Cat day!  

I already had a canvas Cat/Chat on the easel - started yesterday.. what do I do when  don't know what to paint? Paint something inspired by another.  I've wanted to do this kitty for a long time & now I have with a Georgia Toons twist.. Cannabis in a glass  represents in my mind: Everything in moderation but preferably go with the bud.


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Enjoy it ALL & Thank God. Painted with  gold details it shines lovely in the kitchen sunlight!  
I pondered changing his smile but I didn't  because the original is quite 'cheeky looking and I feel it suits this feline just fine.  It looks terrific in my bright green kitchen! 

Jesus in the background is not finished..  He smiles at me as I paint. 
I'm painting a canvas every other day it seems & the stretching is good for me! Working at my desk 8 hours a day (or more) is not that healthy so this  forces me to switch it up. 
My current problem is Ginger wanting to sleep on my lap as I paint... I move too much but I let her try anyhow, the dogs are enjoying the new painting space as much as I am.

I have to keep busy - If I stop and thing about TRUMP and his hatred I get miserable, I read an article knocking the younger generation for feeling PTSD due to Trump - Of course he is causing some PTSD! Imagine thinking he is going to be responsible for the fate of future Americans...  I feel I should paint something 'RED hat hatred' related but I'm not sure I want to focus any energy on the ass or his hats.  If I was in the USA and saw someone wearing that hat, I'd have to turn and go the other direction - as the disgust would be evident on my face.
Trump  is Hitler reborn.

DID you know.. YOU should pay cash or debit for your cannabis.  Paying with your credit card makes it easy for the border to access records if they choose.
They can not access Canadian debit transactions.
Cannabis is still illegal in most of the USA, eh.  Beware.  Be Aware.
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Jesus is Next..

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

P.S. here is a wonderful article on Adam, the young man I painted the cannabis in the maple syrup can for. It's bee nice to watch Adam & Erin succeed, they are lovely people imo.

Tis that time!  I found a round canvas and immediately had an idea for the monster painting
the creature from the DEEP..  now he is the creature from the deep peeking at me through a porthole!  My Halloween gift to myself.

Most Trick or Treaters will be out tonight  I guess ! Have fun - play safe!
Don't eat any candy you don't know what it is... ever.

We went to the LCBO this afternoon and I was overwhelmed at the packaging designs and how inciting they all are! Creative fun- I bought a craft bear with a  bear & beaver in a canoe for Storm to try next visit.
Cannabis packaging - is insulting.  It's like saying here - It's now legal- enjoy, but don't enjoy too much we still don't trust you to be responsible adults.  BULLSHIT.
I give it 6 months, it is a human Canadian right to express yourself and be creative!
Like we SEE with all the BOOZE.  Phhhhbt.   

I can't get enough painting in the new studio and have just purchased all size of canvas!
It's getting cold out - time to warm up the bong.
Want to come over & join me for a hit?
​It's legal- just like having glass of wine at someones home.  
Please remember NEVER drive impaired, like the woman just last night who has killed the mother of 3 in Newmarket .. the police said 'Alcohol, speed  and poor decision making have resulted in another death'. True...    an many will suffer. 
The drunk driver was not injured...  I won't judge I know when I was younger I too made the same stupid decisions & thank God I was never in an accident.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

This was not an original idea but still a cool idea,  it was done in the USA a couple of years back but not like us Canadians Eh!  Hee Hee Hee
If you've been reading it had been a bit disappointing - I get it.  No, I did not order an cannabis from the government, Im boycotting the boredom. hee hee - & I am correct by what i am seeing NOW on social media- BORING - & WASTEFUL with crazy amounts of packaging- HOLY Canada, I hope they change that aspect quickly - no one NEEDS more garbage.  This is not us... but WE will change and I feel sooner than later.
People will understand  it is a VERY viable business and good for canada and Canadians clearly wanted it - you can also read about shortages everywhere. .. and of course let's not forget the postal strike.   It's just growing pains Canada!  
I'm being patient,  by this time next year - it will start to change and ease up...   & I get it.

A few have been busted so clearly everyone does not understand the current rules. 
This fear mongering with kids.. kids are too smart- they know how difficult things are, they understand better about climate change than the USA president - they know  doing drugs and sitting around doing squat will not get them far in this lifetime.  Amen. I have faith in our young and cannabis - better than our older & the one main reason for this - the older generation 60' & 70's & up who are trying cannabis for the first time (in a long time, perhaps) I would guess are ALSO still drinking alcohol.  Eh, Are you?
​Please admit the truth to yourself if you are - so you won't contribute to your chances of having a heart attack..  take it slow.  

There's far more positive STILL as I see it- lots of giggle have been had with a FIRST legal smoke this past week & still lessons will be learned - but there are also many smart cookies out there - and several legal LINE ups -  to the girl guide who sold your cookies in record time:  Well done little sister! I was a brownie (why I painted a Brownie) & you are one smart Cookie!   & I dare anyone to balk' - kids/people have been selling stuff outside the LCBO for as long as I remember EH. 

Brownie/Girl guides was a very enjoyable time, creative experience.. it's what I remember most making little elfs from things you'd find in the forrest with Acorn hats.  It was a wonderful organization to be a part of  as was Scouts for Storm (& Norm was a leader).
I think they should official adopt a new badge Canada!!  

Oh' Cannabis I Salute you!  & thank you.
with TLC & THC 
​Georgia 

Well we finally got busy and  sorted out the basement, Storm's moved and we decided NOT to rent out the apt... instead  it is my new Studio chill zone!  I asked Norm yesterday: before you go to work, please carry down the easel - Today I paint! & that is exactly what happened - I spied a tall canvas - the next thing I knew I had sketched and started painting what I call:   HomeGrown Homeboy!  Jesus is my home boy & he is thrilled Canada has become legal with cannabis , hopefully ending much unnecessary suffering... over God's medicine. 
Happy Jesus - yes he is. Me too!

So much for my Halloween monster..   this painting will take several days- more cannabis than I've painted yet to date & it makes 'ME smile -  It makes me want to throw my arms up and say - Thank You for this glorious day & I can't wait to get back to it!!

I 'feel good things in the air- not just witches & goblins ;) 
I want to add I made a conscious decision to NOT have my computer, e mail or social media in my studio, radio only... I like many of you WASTE too much previous TIME scrolling when I should be creating.  I can be in a GREAT mood & see something on social media and suddenly I'm grumbling... this is me taking back power.   Doing what I love, making myself & others happy.

It does have counter space,  a tiki island (hee hee) a space to sit and chill, read, consume cannabis - a cannabis bar if you will and  pups & paint- who could ask for anything more? BIRD even flew down & spent a few hours- it was priceless.  I do have (always) extra canvas & paint for any brave enough to come & joint' me ;)  Wear dog friendly clothing and bring snacks! 

New art next.. have a peek in my new studio & thanks to Kat of Kats gallery for framing all the original art you see for my own mini Gallery ;) The girls and I love it. lol   

​with TLC & THC (lots)
Georgia

Hee Hee Eeee!!!!  I can't believe Halloween is less than 10 days away! I've got a few sketches  -SCReaMinG to be painted!  Hocus Pocus  is one of my favourite Halloween movies - look at them & I love Bette Midler - a spooky halloween story for kids!  I did watch it several times - the costumes get me too - the entire Halloween Vibe is one of  fun  for kids to believe in witches.  Do you?   I do.  I am not one. lol    I believe those who claim to be are dedicated and serious of their craft  (many good witches with 'healing spells & wishes, too)  & should be respected like everyone else. Hocus locus is 25 years old - time flies... not just witches!
               
          Hocus-Pocus  Let us toke this! It's  Halloween  we need to focus!
Every time they inhale a child's spirit, I giggled because drawing them toking was a 'no brainer'..  Witchy Woman see how high she flies!! You can imagine how much enjoyment this painting brought, I thought of everything from the movie to my friend Carm (redhead), Sisters, costumes & other movies! I already know 'WHO' I am painting tomowwor - hint:
Bubbles will be involved.

Cannabis helps me FOCUS - so my poem came easily!  & Cannabis helps me WORK - I KNOW many who are the same..  speaking of work Norm & I  worked at getting my new painting space  (almost) ready and I must say: the Girls and I are already LOVING it.  I also made a 'artistic decision'  for me it is a *no computer zone.  No e mail, No social media, no office distractions.  It is to PAINT, relax & hang out with my girls & possibly occasional human. hee hee   Thank you Norm  - after working all week- he certainly had no rest this weekend.  ;) Good thing he doesn't DO Halloween anymore! 

There will be a few more joints being lit this Halloween. *Please be careful with your Halloween Edibles.  I'm reading about fines- a fine for having it in the vehicle??
HOW the fuck are we to get it home - IF NOT in our vehicles? Here we go...
Dear police: DON'T TURN US in to SNEAKY pothead criminals (in your mind)  IT's LEGAL.
These cops who are not even giving a weeks le-way:   It's 'not very Canadian' of you, Eh.
Now, if YOU are driving & puffing - you are asking for trouble...    getting a ticket for having it in your car- come on!  
I remind myself it takes time, I understand the excitement & NEWS still needs to be reported.  I can't wait to see what Justin Trudeau & his family will be for Halloween.  
He apparently is the Hottest costume this year in Canada.

Back to Halloween,  I read a bunch of witches are casting a spell in the USA, a woman here was just charged for it (really).  I tried to draw a "spell" for inktober and it put me in a  grumpy mood just thinking of  intending evil on others (not that I don't understand the sentiment ) that's why I stopped drawing inktober.  Perhaps next year! lol 
I enjoy painting fun & love & cannabis and bears., dogs, nature, birds & buds... 
who has time for hate.

These witchy women cast a spell on me - the Halloween painting spell! 
Bears will have to wait  I have an inspiring  costume idea to paint!  No racist crap please.

Witchy WOMEN!?? how High will you fly? Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
hee hee

with TLC & THC (lots)
Georgia

I love Sundays - a day of family, rest, relaxing, fancier meals, quality time, a day to putter.. hopefully enjoy 'what you love to do day' (if not every day)... but this Sunday we are legal to smoke cannabis  - no threat of going to jail for a joint - AMEN - never forget at one point - that's all it took.   I am beyond grateful now to hear Canada will deal with past simple cannabis convictions...  it has plagued minorities in particular and I'm elated Canada is leading by example.  Those days are over!!  That being said.. on my mind:

To the cop who gave that first ticket, only hours in:  DICK. 
To anyone not use to cannabis & driving impaired: Duh.
To anyone STILL judging someone for cannbis use: Fuck off, there are far more serious things in life to stress over & focus on.
To anyone upset by my swearing: Educate yourself - Swearing is proven good for you *ESPECIALLY for those with chronic pain- VENT it out - BUT not women - oh no.. we are STILL stigmatized for swearing - ONE more fucking way to  judge WOMEN- Fuck that. (more soon).
Paul Benardo - Fuck that! Why EVEN waste time & put those families through that, he is the reason I consider capital punishment a good thing. 

Studio news.. I have had so much happening the past few months & I'm feeling better mentally - why? Because I KNOW what I like  & what is GOOD for me -  alone time - lot's of it. :) I love to paint & create - it makes me happy, brings me peace & helps me heal.  Painting & cannabis.  We are responsible for our own happiness. I've found my passion- Painting & making others smile with my painting.  I use to beat myself up - not socializing enough, not being seen (most understand my struggles with this) & this past week it seems the only 'advocates' who get any recognition are people who are "out there"  out at protests, faces seen on the news all the time.  I KNOW there are countless others who have helped this change - EVERY single person who has ever spoken up for cannabis use, even those who have done so within their own families and small groups - THANK you.
Many do much and you never hear or read about them...  Thank you.

THANK YOU To Justin Trudeau for LISTENING to Canadians.
I'm happiest doing exactly as I am - I still socialize & have some very good friends (thank you) .. but this is me.  I was thinking I'll open the studio - why? This is my time to enjoy painting,  I've ben sorting and decorating but I will have my new studio space open to friends only for now.   For now - I just want to PAINT & have fun... my girls & I accomplish this daily.    I feel a big Canvas coming on!! Im going go crank the tunes and paint & pay with my girls this Glorious Sunday.

New bears next  & then some HOCUS POCUS!!!
Halloween is near are you ready??

With TLC & HC 
Georgai 

WOW!!  Pinch yourself! 
Let the Growing begin!  Mind, Body, spirit  & Plants!
I woke up and celebrated even before out of bed - I said: Thank You!

Thank you God Canada is NOW legal for recreational cannabis use, and the lines to purchase are proof it's long been overdue!  I thought I'd paint a Canadian image' I have sketched - I became overwhelmed thinking about EVERYONE who has helped in the education of cannabis  and the many ways they did!  I'm especially grateful to those who battled in court (it must be exhausting)  but when you know you are right you should fight!  Thanks to ALL who stayed strong and firm with their decision & justification of cannabis use to family & friends, that might have ended relationships due to simple ignorance.  NOW many will learn it's  not the horror stories you've read about, pay attention to wording'.  
I thought too of those who have already passed and used cannabis as their medicine and not here to witness this awesome history today, adults & children.  

Today is a day to rejoice - then I realized many people will still have to wait a few days - all purchases with Ontario cannabis stores  arrive in the mail  BUT  *Oh, I seriously laughed out loud when Alexa informed: Canada Post might go on strike - GO figure.  
I smoked the normal amount today... it is just another day.  
A day with slightly more freedoms and LESS judgement,  this is Gods medicine.  
Let thy food be thy medicine -  you can eat cannabis!  TRY - IT's LEGAL!  Give thanks!  Thank you Justin Trudeau - promise kept -  I KNEW you would!!
In my lifetime...   hee hee hee.

I can't remember the last time I felt this peaceful, relieved, confident & 'Happy' on too many levels today! My evening is not over..  I'll relax this evening with a joint while watching a movie or two joints even - & I won't have a hang over tomorrow!  
No fear mongering allowed!  

                       Be responsible, be nice... be Canadian - what's changed?

Nothing except the wording.  

PLEASE never drive when ever you are impaired or distracted by anything  (especially cell phones), there are already drivers on the road who are not 'great drivers" without any substance!

 IF you are 'that' worried about cannabis & your children -  there is no better day that today to have the conversation - chances are it's been discussed on many a playground.  
Kids are smarter than we give them credit for most times- tell the TRUTH - not sure  Go to the Canadian Government site...   smoke a joint. Know the facts. 

Now put on some Tragically Hip! It's been one year  -since Gord Downie left us - lets Celebrate him all over again - I've no doubts he would be happy about today, Eh!

With TLC & THC!! LEGAL - recreational THC! 
Georgia

* is this not the same as extortion at this point, is it just me?  Talk about timing.
 Just chilling with my girls on this chilly history changing afternoon...    Amen.
Finished painting of Ginger in the garden 2 will be up loaded- when finished! lol 

One more sleep & cannabis will be legal to smoke recreationally in Canada... I can hardly believe it myself.  I'm almost in a trance - I have 3  projects on my desk- all in celebration!
The last 'combination of leaves' I LOVED - so much I re-painted it yesterday. It is the perfect symbol  of my two loves Cannabis & Canada & it 'Pops off the paper' with it's bright colors & shows how I FEEL! Excited! It's the perfect logo imo ;)  I'm thinking it would make a cool T'  !!

I'll admit I'm thinking about my American friends and how they will feel tomorrow- I imagine .. not that pleased.  Americans who consume cannabis and are in business KNOW that Canada definitely has gotten the upper hand when it comes to cannabis & legalization. 
Tomorrow Cannabis will be bought & enjoyed starting in Newfoundland ending in B.C.    We have 6 times zones in Canada- hee hee - is that 6  times we celebrate 4:20? - I bet he Newfies do (I love Newfies).  America has changed their mind about letting Business people in the industry 'cross borders' - after saying only weeks ago - it was going to be a 'No No.    & soon they will change their mind about legalization - I hope... a little tricky for them as they have PUT so many behind bars for cannabis... & it is absolutely used to keep the minorities down and locked up.  

Canada is leading by example - in all ways.  We are not going to go crazy, we are not going to turn into lazy pot heads, we will not have an insane amount of car accidents.. our kids won't all turn into 'Psycho's'   -instead they will have the knowledge & choice toby safe, reliable medicine and experiencing cannabis in a educated & enjoyable way will become the new norm - we will celebrate freedom of choice first. 

Shift happens- I feel this is a monumental shift for Canadians and the world!  
For more peaceful times..  more understanding - less judgement.   Amen

How are you celebrating tomorrow? Me not so much, my studio won't be ready, I will still smoke a few joints and smile- but technically - I've been legal for years - so I'm happy for everyone else, NOW.   I'm still painting of course, my friend CrustyRusty wants to smoke a Peace pipe - under the Peace bridge! I think it's a great idea! If not so far, I'd consider joining him... instead I'll be at home, peacefully painting while I smoke my bong, joints and eat medicated carrot cake!  Nom Nom.  One MORE sleep.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

I love Canada! Who doesn't love their country.. But I LOVE CANADA! 
​Cannabis will be legal for recreational use after one more day.  Amen
First this little card arrived in everyones mail box:

I thought they were terrific - simple, honest and no FEAR mongering!
Alright, Great start & in the news - come concerns :
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/national-cannabis-town-hall-1.4859113?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning
Dear fellow Canadians:  Come on...  I'm confident that WE are not 'that' confused..
Just because cannabis is legal - it does not mean you suddenly go to work high!
Unless you work in  record shop and your boss has no issues - not much has changed.  You DON'T start smoking joints on your lunch hour when you work with dangerous tools, work with children.. there are a million reasons you don't go to work impaired' especially WHEN you are not use the the effects cannabis can have on your body & mind. *That being said - there are a million more fucking reasons YOU don't drink ALCOHOL on your lunch hour and look how that is going. Geez, I hope the police keep focus where focus needs to be. 

Someone remarked "...it's just more ways to get into trouble for it."   yes,  for those who are careless, reckless or just plain stupid. Driving impaired: YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IMPAIRED - ON ANY substance*** CELLPHONES are the current number ONE reason for automobile accidents **ESPECIALLY with teens * EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN NOW.   When is someone going to come up with a device that blocks all cell phone communication for new drivers.  Guess what's next for driving impairment...  Cheers.    
NEVER drive IMPAIRED or DISTRACTED.  

KEEP it away from your children.. of course. NOW is the perfect time to teach them 'IT does look like candy & tastes good too!'  So they should never eat anything unless they know what it is. How can we explain other things kids ingest.. I don't know.  AFTER you educate them on the plant, on the medicine, on the facts- NO child is too young! If they understand speech- speak to them - please remember to ADD the serious dangers of all drugs & ALCOHOL  & the possibility of other humans not to be trusted,  physical abuse,  mental abuse,  .. and sexting..  texting .. all things responsible for children  death... keep it realistic - more kids have died on trampolines than have died with cannabis.

Oh' Canada - will we fall apart in a few days? Phhhhbt!  Thanks Justin! 
I am focusing on all things beautiful & great about Canada because this is just one more way to keep Canada as great as it IS...hee hee. The moose is in his fall bliss, mamabear in a cananbis field - Oh Canada!  Ending with the TWO most beautiful leaves combined!
Painted in full Bliss Mode' this painting - It's big. It took couple of days but it was all imagined - so It's really  all 'me'  lol - I didn't look at anything I just drew what I felt...
I went with the energy cannabis brings me..   inspired by love you can not fail. 
I AM Canadian... and this is my CANADA

Time to paint!
With TLC & THC
Georgia