Editorials in the local paper - catch me off guard- especially when  - mine. ;)
Its neat, I must say - every time it happens.  
It was a childhood goal - so yes, I still smile every time...
so was the Hallmark card! I had two ;)   I have more goals coming to fruition.
It has happened several times & I'm continually grateful!  God has made it clear:
            I am to serve by drawing & painting,  each time I do I am hapiest & at peace,  

That's what God wants - us to be joyful and at PEACE..     PEACE - with each other.
& has made it so, I can DO just that   & BE who God created me to be.
Yay! 

I take this seriously & paint all the time - ask Norm.  In between creating I get to hang with smelly dogs and play with a thriving baby goat & goats - it does not get much better than that! lol  I'd like to see more serious editorials get more attention - I'll try harder is all.  Perhaps differnet venues - the world is possible with the internet - as is our imagination.

Hairy Pawter is next - it did'nt look finished so back to the easel it went.
It's the closest to Halloween I think I'm going to get this year.
Have a creative day! Soon Trump will NOT be president & I won't have so many TRUMP toons in my head & this will be a relief!
​YAY! Let alone the world will be better off. haha

I also painted Arrow.. for fun

My son dropped off a gift!  A 'handme down'- that ROCKS & ROLLS!  lol 
I have wheels again!  
My little white PU was no longer reliable for long journeys, does not have 4 wheele drive and was no longer a 'joy to drive, worried  each outting - if I'd make it back home. 
No more worries!  Storms 'old truck runs great & is roomy for my girls, already broken in with Daisy Dog hair.
I can wait to take them hiking, I am a doggy limo driver & LOVE it.
Storm got  a new vehicle, exciting times -  I remember my first new truck & how exciting it was - reason for a road trip!  I drove  by myself to Halifax & back (when 20) - with my new truck..    I'm elated for Storm as I know how hard he works and the 'distance' he goes.  

I did not go for a drive due to fucking covid and having to wear a mask and stuff... puppy, baby goats - stuff.. I hope to take a road trip with him sooner than later  as son as this is over. I'm already planning where we will go first... it's going to be fantastic driving with the girls not cramped in the tiny area behing my seat. lol   
Currently the snow has me keeping the fire going and working on some projects happening for the holidays.

I am IN full  creative mode, by the grace of God.
My preffered place to BE.

I giggled thinking - it must be for all those great driving lessons I gave him ! Hahaha
When he was 15.. driving home one day on the back empty farm roads, I pulled over and said " Time for you to drive! You're getting your license soon."  I still remember the look of shock - is 'she messing with me?'  on his face.   When he realized I was serious, he jumped in the drivers seat and drove with a grin from ear to ear.. for about 20 minutes.
One old truck passed us -in the opposite direction and he tried to sit taller in the seat.  
hee hee hee     Countless hours were spent in the highschool parking lot- practicing parking in between the lines,  I let him drive everywhere, he was a very good driver.. from the start,  what a relief it was to see & learn... I slept easier because of it.  

​My son and I went on many adventures especially to the city for our TY EXPO- - some of the best memories were created and the best conversations on our long drives.
​I'm forever grateful for every mile.  I look forward to our continued journey & long drives.

It was a full circle moment for me & my heart feels a bit bigger. 
Nice to be loved.
Blessed to be - Thank you God.
Next- Hairy PAWter ;)  

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I painted myself a little green bud.. two loves combined to make me smile.
That, it does.
So much happening, constant creation mode & thrilled to be.

O.k, never in a million years  (before yesterday) did I think I'd say, what I'm going to say now...  ready?   & I am VERY serious:

                                             Kanye West for President 2020.
Really.  
​Storm asked me to listen to  a podcast:  Kanye West & Joe Rogan #1554  
my immediate response (which I bet he guessed) was " Carzy, run for president Kanye??"
Phhhbt. Please.   Anyhow, he insisted...   so I did.  I suggest you do the same.
I have changed my mind & opinion completely about Kanye.

               KANYE for President of the USA in 2020 is the best VOTE imo. 

He gave me hope for the USA after listening to the interview. 3 hours seemed like 30 mins.
That's the first time in 4 years I had positive thoughts for America.
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 I've painted more bird houses for 'Tom the bird house guy in Minden' - Snoopy houses!
& he said they did really well so I made 4 more.  The next house will be different.
I enjoy painting them and I know Toms raises quite a bit of money for the community
I'm happy to help & I think Tom is enjoying keeping busy too. (image below)
They would make terrific Christmas gifts for a bird lover - snoopy lover
Only $40. each - ALL proceeds to local Charity.

Dear American friends:  Seriously,  if you have not - I suggest you go listen & VOTE.
Kanye for PRESIDENT!!!   Go.. Listen... VOTE

Super Seed Spreader..   the 'super spreader' we all need.
This  painting was inspired by my friend Ezra's photo,  it's terrific for an artist having a friend who's a photographer! When I saw this bird in the hand - several beautiful photos, I thought- that's finally exactly the photo I needed... it was easy then - I just added some imagination & paint.  This little bird has picked the perfect seed to spread - hemp... for many creatures to enjoy - we are blessed with these tiny farmers.  I might paint another concept- just because this little bird is too sweet!

 I love birds - it's delightful to have them take a seed from my hand, chickadees & nuthatches seem to be the most fearless at this task. The other day talking to Norm a tiny bird landed on my head - only for a second but I loved it- it made me think of Bird, who I miss dearly.  

Birds spread seeds!  All sorts of seeds- planted by birds -give thanks!  
Cannabis is on my mind as it's trim time,  my plants look lovely...  so nice it's hard to chop them down. But they won't survive the winter. Goats don't eat cannabis- they don't care for it.  The chickens don't seem too thrilled either, that's o.k. - more for me.
This was our second year with legal cannabis!  Definitely worth celebrating! I've no doubts many watched these beauties grow for the first time & understood - it's more work than  anticipated, especially for quality bud.  The plants beauty- scent- taste and experience I hope everyone tries sooner than later..  got your seeds for next spring?

This painting is sold :) Next...  a Hairy Pawter...  just for fun.
Thank you.

With winter on the way.. I wanted a shelf in my bedroom for plants.  I'm going Bohemian in the bedroom - and it matches my door mural.   It would look sweet just about anywhere.
So, Linda says - great shelf! It will be a shame to see it covered with stuff.
She is correct... & got me thinking.  I think I'll make a 'valance shelf' next for the dining room! I even know what I'll paint on it.
I'm going to decorate my entire house this winter with my paintings on canvas and otherwise.
  
Everyday.. determined  not to get depressed during covid (it's easy to do)..
I've been reading about Alcohol abuse increasing & I found myself craving a glass of wine more than usual - so, I'll STOP.  No depressed drinking.. a drink while I paint with the tunes on - is a different thing, I also don't have kids to look after - or a job I have to get up for- well tell that to the goats.  Please pay attention to your alcohol consumption- no one needs to add to their problems.   

It looks like Trumps time of Terror is soon over! YAY!!
Oh & B.C is banning FIREWORKS! No more individual sales. Only professional displays will be permitted in the future - lite a fire cracker & you could get a $1000. fine - YAY!!! Anyone educated enough on the damage caused by them is thrilled... those who still partake are part of the problem.  Fireworks cause fires, terrorize dogs, birds and countless other animals. Many children & adults have lost fingers and even more due to fireworks.. I learned long ago how bad they are because of hearing loss alone - don't believe me GOOGLE.  So nice to read GOOD news.  

Time to get in some goat snuggles  before I start todays painting!   I am in AWE everyday with this momma goat & her kid. WOW. She never leaves it's side, shows it where to walk- how to jump, pay attention to the dogs. Ginger snuck in and almost got a head butt for getting too close but mom could see, she was happy to see the new baby and only wanted to give it kisses.  Me too.. hard not to give kisses to this tiny bundle of fluff weighting about 3 lbs.

Just a tiny blue monkey with a leaf.
​Acrylic on canvas 6 x 6.    
I'm exploring colour.

I had an editorial make it into the local paper...  yay! 
 & Nugget is growing like a weed.  
Lot's to paint!
​Much inspiration on the tiny farm.

Tiny Amy...  A tiny canvas for tiny Amy.. ;)
I've known Amy a long time and that body she has - is work. Good for her, I coul dnever do it.  I had many gym memberships over the years.. lol   How about you?
I don't care about someones 'size' - but I do understand how much work it is to stay fit, especially during covid - everyone who visited the gym  is now 'gymless, so keeping that bod in shape is more of a creative challenge.   

Flesh is difficult but I'm getting better with each painting! That's how it goes.
Amy has flesh and proud of it - her confidence  is abvious and should be, I don't know many who work as hard as she does at... everything.
Amy also had a difficult year.. lots of loss, so I hope this helps end 2020 on a more positive note.  It was really fun to paint with those shades ;) and tatoos.. lol  
She is pleased - I showed her & it's in the mail.

I'm stocked up on art supplies- but having difficulty getting goauches paint - gasp! Michaels doesnt even carry it- wtf?  I have acrylic and tons of canvas, going into this second wave better prepared... mentally & physically.  Aren't we all?

I think some business are using covid as an excuse - for shitty service & ripping others off... I recently experienced terrible service & then lies, from a local business 'Northern Expressions' in Haliburton..  it was kinda my fault, I guess - I ordered soemthing and then was forgotten - once my money was gotten. & then lied to - on several occassions & given a hard time for my refund - which was finally given.  After mentioning it to a few  (advising them NOT to buy their moccasins there - go directly to the site- cheaper too: Laurention Chief Moccassins) I was provided with confirmation from others - 'they are known for it' - thanks captian hindsight. Perhaps pre - covid some business could get away with arrogance and shitty service from unsuspecting, tourists... those days are done - for now.  
If this store goes under, I won't be shocked.  
Many business are struggling so you think customer service might be important NOW.
Lesson learned on both sides, no doubts.  I did find more moccassins just down the road...  
I highly reccomend them.

Nugget... is beyond sweet- I am in Awe... day three and mom has it (not sure what it is yet) out and exploring the pen- we even saw it start to climb the jungle gym! We are constantly amazed at this tiny creature, only a few days old - Everyday is about witnessing  miracles. 
Indica is a bit jealous- he keeps photobombing. lol 

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                                        Gloating Goat acrylic on wood panel. 12 x 16

Indica is a content goat.  I like to see him basking in the fall sunshine in his chair.
I wonder what he is thinking...    The yellow in this painting 'pops in the sunshine. 
We have happy goats & chickens,  no wonder my goat gloats'...    he loves to be brushed and is super cheeky, when I go in the coop- he stands against the door (locking me in) looking in the windows, he is quite playful.

Give Thanks Canada!  We have much to be thankful for!!
For one- we don’t have this POS running the country… killing his country.


He lied- they died.
He lies.. they continue to die. 


I didn’t know what to title this: 


Toxic Trump
Super spreader
“POS for prez”
Mass Murderer
say it don’t spray it…
Trump Truths = I hate you.


If anyone thinks this man cares for ‘America’ after all we are witnessing - yikes.
If he had his way - he’d hang most Americans- in between fucking others (in more ways than one) (Rape too, from what Im reading) and makes the American people - pay for it all too.


I am thankful for our planet Guess who doesn’t care about the planet?


VOTE.  I will be thankful as soon as the baboon is out of office.. 
I’m not concerned about Turkeys, dinner or pumpkin pie as much as I
care more about  indigenous issues.
That being said, yes -I have much to be thankful for.


:) 


Thank God.

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