Who loves Dogs? ME!!!  I love dogs - puppies, old dogs, big dogs, small dogs, graceful, clumsy, pretty, ugly - pugs, pitbulls - all dogs.  When I was asked if I'd paint a Christmas gift and was provided a few photos of a handsome brute named Max - I took one look at that face - that attitude  & how could I refuse!  
Max's dad is a barber.   I don't know about the recipient but the person who ordered it was  pleased "This is fucking amazing Georgia!" (a girl after my own heart, lol)  I appreciate being appreciated.  Who doesn't.

Then, I showed a friend and NOW I'm painting another even with *no guarantee of Christmas mailing (thanks Canada Post) & she wants to know if I'll paint more...  my reply: until I don't want to.  I can't imagine not wanting to paint dogs, cats, birds animals in general.  Since this is a project I can paint  & work on my newest canvas  (you're gonna love it! If in the Cannabis industry- hee hee) It is how I "see it at the moment" an editorial painting.. I thought I'd share it with you.

If you are interested in ordering a custom Dog painting- the only question I ask is:
What is the dogs Profession?
I will currently accept commissions on this topic & please remind me if you want it cannabis friendly!   I'd be thrilled to co-operate & help educate.

I also ask for 3 photos,  head front facing, a sitting   (on the dogs level) and full body pose- anything... feel free to add any little details - (although the final decisions are mine)  Each painting is on Acid Free Illustration board - you can order it framed or unframed + shipping depending on destination.  8 x 11  gouache 
I do recommend you frame at some point - if gouache gets wet it will 'blend' 
Each painting (unframed) comes wrapped in a plastic sleeve & cardboard envelope.

I can not promise Christmas  Delivery due to the strike.
If  interested send me an e mail  georgiatoons@rogers.com and I'll let you know if I am still open for commissions - I have cannabis to paint! 
I'm excited - dogs are awesome!  My girls are on the list.. I can't decide the professions  with the exception of Scruffy who is a boat Captain, so I guess she'll be next. 
I hope I can help a few of you make a few others very happy this Christmas.  
I would love a painting of my girls...  I guess I better get going on that then. 

Shout out to my  main mentor  'Jesus on this lovely Sunday - as I set up his birthday tree.. hee hee. 
Me & my tree blog, we had to get a tree anyhow, our old tree kicked the bucket with the lights and you can't remove them, Norm in frustration picked up another tree, not real but lovely all the same, it also has colored lights  something I've not seen in a while on our own tree. The old will go out into the backyard for the birds - a GIFT!  Tis truly the giving season.

with THC & TLC
​Georgia

Not mine.. that's pushing it. I think people who already have the tree up are pushing it- lol We do have the outside tree- it has to go up before too much snow but my inside tree does not go up until the weekend... so much to do!  

I just found out (from Alexa) it's  #giving Tuesday! I'm giving my time & skills already.. 
Today I'm teaching another friend how to paint! I'm on a mission- put more painters on the planet..  and starting new canvas. I've also been commissioned to draw a few- DOGS for Christmas gifts - one for a Bulldog in a barber shop- you know that's going to be fun ;) This cold, wet weather has been difficult on my bones - Thank God for Legal Cannabis or there would be less painting & more napping & I'm also baking medicate carrot cake today, someone I care about seriously hurt themselves & I don't want anyone using addictive 'pain pills' for an extended time.. besides how can anyone resist my carrot cake? ;)

What are you giving? Have fun!

TODAY is #giving Tuesday! I'm giving this original away on Instagram to someone who comments & tags a bud who might be interested,  it can easily be framed (not included) with a frame you PU at any store that offers frames for about $20.  * IT can not get wet- or it will ruin. Please remember this IF you win it.  I'll choose the winner when I wake and announce it in the a.m..   ​What can you give today?
Smiles count so does time, love, listening... 

When I do hang the stockings - I do hope Santa puts some bud in them this year!! Woo Hoo! Legal in Canada- You KNOW there's going to be many a stocking filled with cannabis in Canada this year & many to come! 

With TLC & THC
Georgia

​Check out Ginger - she absolutely  loves Daisy.... & Daisy loves her. 

This by far one of the best weekends I've had in a while starting with Friday morning breakfast & day with Storm & ending with a painting session in my studio with Madison.  
The Original cricket Club member!  & as I look at her photo holding her flamingo  a smile crosses my face because it seems like yesterday she was in pony tails and we where getting ready to go swimming, play with Larry - the gecko - make some thing incredibly cool - like a lady bug flower pot wind chime! When I taught kids in the studio  was by far some of the best days of my life.  I've blogged about Madison before, it was nothing new to have a kid ask if they could stay over and be my helpers - which was something I could use (kids & crafts = mess)  especially when I was offering full days  in the summers, it was a great way for me to offer families with more than one kid - free classes in exchange also. I had repeat clients & some with 3 or more kids - and I understood how expensive things could get.  ;)  

I couldn't believe when I saw Madisons incredibly cute baby on instagram! Time flies & it is 'the time' because she's not the only kid I taught having children' - it's so fun & amazing to witness -  I can't resist as I think - hahaha- I shall teach them all crafts, wait till they are older - do I have stories for them - "Your mom ate a cricket!"  "Your dad use to pick his nose with his pencil & show us  because he thought it was hilarious", "Your dad brought his pet Duck everywhere!"... "Your pet pig ate you moms fancy high heels and she nearly had him for breakfast & that is why you are at this last second  craft class! (so mom can cool down)"   lol  Oh my gosh  I'm giggling..  - when he/she was 8.  
How did this happen.. time flies.

& time flew on Sunday, I lost all track as we sat, painted flamingos & discussed all from birth, babies to buds.  I was of course happy to hear Madison is educated on cannabis but I knew she had gone to school, finished her education & has a career, married & now a baby! Life - as it is.. she continues to be educated, passionate & creative and that smile makes me think she's 12 again eating a grasshopper - just so we would get on with he craft!  How blessed am I that Madison visited and painted - 15 years later - wow.  ;)  Now a MOM herself, a beautiful little baby girl  4 months - I remember how difficult those times could be - not as peachy as social media portrays it to be for sure.  Madison has a terrific family, husband & friends- I've no doubts she will be a great mom - wait until she teaches her daughter how to paint, what a lucky little girl.

When the kids were little I'd usually ask each of them - "What do you want to be when you grow up""   I often heard "an art teacher, like you!"  It's true - we had fun & created many masterpieces in this basement...  I of course took all of them for their word - lol  so when I hear,  when I ask NOW: Are you still painting, still working with art?  
and the reply is "No."  I usually say something - like "Well that's a waste of a talent!"  lol
and they are not shocked.. they usually laugh and hopefully they pick up a sketch book later.
I saw it! I can see the talent in kids & adults still - it's  energy.  

Once we sketched our birds & I explained acrylic paint and how I paint - she did 'her thing... just like then she was 12 - I admired it then & NOW.  Don't forget to do your thing! 
I remember her brother & sister too- those were not always perfect situations because siblings still have a tendency to aggravate each other- even at summer camp. These kids were all talented and  lovely little humans & still are today - even if they don't make  signs that say "Reindeer parking here!"   & I'd also give that credit to mom & dad who were two very hard working parents & always put the kids first.
Kids & parents, thank you - Time of my life.

I absolutely enjoyed every moment painting with Madison and she is welcome to join me again.  I be neat to get all the cricket club kids - over for a painting classes and bong session ;) hee hee  
Grateful doesn't begin to describe how I feel about my life most days. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia

ME! That's who!! 
I'm so excited to see how creative Canada is going to  be with marketing Cannabis!  
This boring packaging has got to go! I realized it won't be long now when I went to my LOCAL WALMART  today - and noticed the POP isle is NOW the BEER & craft BEER ISLE!  You can buy it from 9 a.m. to .. I think 9. YeeeHaw. 
There you go...  There was a construction guy staring at it just like me in AMAZEMENT  lol  I turned and said to him: Welcome to America!
He looked and me, laughed and said: YEP!
YEP, there it is.  & non -alcohol drinks on the other side so kids will be going down that isle but hey it's WALMART not a cannabis dispensary.  TRY & tell me that cannabis is not going to be permitted to be creative when it is PROVEN less harmful than alcohol- Fuck that!  In the short stroll down the isle I spied an octopus, bright citrus,  bear, beaver, man on a bike... eye catching colors! I LOVE the creativity of small craft Beer.  Yep.
 "Cheers..  not to be a buzz kill- cannabis is safer in much safer experience."
I do enjoy the occasional Canadian craft beer too I don't drive anywhere and certainly not if I've had alcohol. It's not worth it. Never drive impaired on anything - stay home & cuddle, especially in a snow storm like I witnessed already  today. 
- Arrive Alive is an AWESOME slogan. 
​I hope we don't develop the same 'gun happy mentality.. coming to a Walmart near you - look how that's playing out - I can't keep up with the shootings - can you?
More on Guns next and IGNORANT - SELFISH - HUNTERS.

This is not right, not fair for the cananbis industry & it's NEXT to change- because we have already proven we are not going to turn into the land of Cannazombies' quite the opposite & we should be permitted as consenting adults to pick what brand we like for what ever reasons - I can't wait to see the CREATIVITY! If not I hope someone sues the gov for... freedom of expression in this HIGHLY competitive  WORLD wide  market... come on Canada! 

Who is excited? Me! lol   I love Birds and decided to paint this majestic Great Canadian Horned Owl guarding the cannabis fields  (& tiny gardens) growing all over Canada.  Animal can be our best alarms - Geese are known to be louder and 'honk more than guard dogs and very protective about their property.  Birds, cats, dogs - creatures helping us in just one more way.  My son visited as it was on the easel & said he "wanted it", he does not often ask for my art so it is his.. as soon as I get on a clear coat - off to it's new home it will go - painted with TLC & THC!  I've ben painting so much I  feel like I've reached a new level- the one that says: THIS is it! Isn't this fun!?  Every new canvas is a new adventure... I'm no Bateman but I sure am having a blessed time  & incredibly thankful.   lol  
​I crank the tunes & sing with the dogs (howl)  as I paint the day into evening - it's a bonus when Storm visits and NOW hangs out with me in my painting space. 
Time to paint! 
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With TLC & THC 
Georgia 
 
The Owl needs a clear coat- the night sky POPs!  The detail in the cannabis is extensive- you can't see it here - Who like Owls? I do! 
​I'm thrilled he is going to Storm - He will keep an eye on things! lol 

It's 5:30 and so dark...   

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 

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 
 

It's Inktober! If you do not know what Inktober is you can google it and check it out, more or less it's a online drawing challenge started in October.. draw something every day directed by a 'word' prompt.  Why not? it's a great way to start the day with a directed warm up drawing- one you don't have to think of.  I never remember it's INKTOBER until it's usually a few days in-but this time I started on the date, & see a few of my artist friends have as well.  

Before I draw my prompt - I check IG for the previous days #inktober2018 's ideas on each word - how intriguing  to SEE all the different perspectives, I'll keep my with a October feel'  it's the easiest, I do now allow my Inktobers to take longer than 15 minutes. - It's not a masterpiece it's a warm up.
It's a fun challenge that shouldn't be TOO draining, mentally or physically - I highly recommend it - especially for new artists- pretend it's your daily assignment! How quick can you be, how creative.. how much will your drawing resonate with the chosen word?  
I will add all my Inktobers 2018 to this page.. if you are curious you can come back and se how the month went!   I hope I don't forget a day!
Below is this years official prompts! It's not to late to start!
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With TLC & Thc.
Georgia

Alpaca bowl for ya!!   Yes, I know it's been done but I could not resist- mostly because I have a friend Ezra : http://www.ezsez.com  who takes  amazing photos of Alpacas in Hats   Could you resist an Alpaca in a hat? Not me!!   This is for a  Georgia Toons cannabis Greeting card collection - one of a set I'm offering  very soon.
On the inside it will say :  "Alpaca Bowl for Ya!"  

Cannabis cannabis cannabis- everyday in the news NOW - with only 23 days to go till legalization - and I've got a cartoon started on my desk about it titled:
 'THIS is legalization?    
Phhhbt.. 

​Have you read about Shoppers drug mart?  
They will be providing medical cannabis - You don't say?  
Do you remember when they were 'disgusted' by the thought of selling cannabis??!!  
I DO. I remember reading about it & crying, at a time when I was facing backlash for giving my own son cannabis as his medicine & a family member comments on the 'Shoppers story'.  Hypocrites.  Now that there is  $$$$$$$$$$$$$ to be made they sing a different tune. I wouldn't purchase it from them - those who push opiates at the same counter, STILL. Please remember this, please consider getting YOUR cannabis from a dispensary - A CANNABIS dispensary.  Shoppers Drug mart did not care about our health concerns just a couple of years ago - why should we support THEM now? 

What an amazing, enlightening, refreshing weekend I had.  Norm & I  went to the Georgina Farmers Market, before I even was in I saw along time friend & was sad to learn her husband is in ICU & not doing well. Then as we were leaving I ran into another friend (actually she came up to me and asked if her daughter could pat Ginger- not recognizing me at first) from when  we use to work together at Spiago's - she is doing well after a battle with cancer - I came away thinking- this life- this life feels like it sucks some days - for many. 

I came away realizing I am surrounded by awesome, strong, kind, compassionate  real life warriors dealing with life - good & bad everyday-  they rise above and they STILL don't turn into nasty, hurtful f*cks  like some others I've met. ADULT bullies with nothing bette to do.
It's brought me to a conclusion - Kids need to know that adult bullies exist & bully other adults.  TRUMP.   NOW - teach them NOW.  Learn to deal with  & recognize  bullies as they are a fact of life.       & WOMEN/girls should NEVER send naked photos.  
BE AWARE!  My bullies thought I was "just another Stupid Canadian"  who never saved emails...    they were wrong. 
 
Yesterday, I blew Norms mind - lol  It was one of those moments - TIMING.
I walked into the garage & he was struggling BIG time with somethings just made -  he looked at me & said (sheepishly) "I made it too big..."  I took one look and said  "No you didn't, you are looking  at it all wrong.."  - I  walked over flipped around his 'invention'  and the two of us did a bit of maneuvering and  it worked!! lol  He was shocked - I had just saved him more work - he thought he was going to CUT it down to fit properly.. he looked and said:    "You are so smart.."
"I know... "  I laughed and walked away.     I love it when that happens.   hee hee hee
 
It's a new day!  I am choosing celebrating all those who choose to make life better,  easier & more enjoyable for others - including myself!  All who are helping end this Cannabis stigma with a positive attitude  - especially in Canada!   

                                                       Spill any paint lately?   

Next: This is Legalization?

With TLC & THC
Georgia

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

What's going to happen in 50 days?  Chaos? Overdoses? Death & destruction?  Hardly.
I doubt very much will be different the day Cannabis is legalized - other than the fact that for *the first time in Canadian History a few THOUSAND Canadians will light up and NOT feel bad about it! Not that they do now- but they will feel FREE.  No longer committing a "crime" by the standards of others.  

'Peace'  - Peace of mind' comes with legalization for many.   

Forget the olive branch - the branch of peace is cannabis, for many it will simply be a new date on the calendar, I'm grateful we've been legal for a few years already- other than ignorance of others - it's the only problem we have had surrounding canabis.

This leads me to todays headlines about  'Cannabis Poisoning'  (bullshit reeefer madness continues I see) and cannabis overdose(s) have increased.  Phhhhbt.   It's been OVER TEN  years now - I have never overdosed or was poisoned by cannabis - nor was my son - who started at 14 I remind you *AND I never controlled his cannabis- he was permitted to use what ever amount he felt necessary - WOULD you let your child do the same if on opiates for pain? Hmmmmmmm   'Poisoning' - BULLSHIT.   Words. Fear Mongering.  I don't  know  anyone who said they ever overdose or was poisoned by cannabis - EVER.

That being said- I DO believe some end up in emergency - because they are NOT educated. 
Being incredibly high can be somewhat uncomfortable - if you are going to play- be ready for the game - ride it out..  eat, drink juice, brush you teeth, get some fresh air-  emergency room??  This article on Cannabis - It's fine, because do you know what I understand and am educated on - the numbers.. the numbers of people who visit emergency rooms from Alcohol POISONING   -   What  IS  ALCOHOL?  
 "...volatile flammable liquid"  - cheers.

Let's not forget the numbers - of DEATHS directly caused DUE to Alcohol - are we reading about this daily - NOPE.  Just the DOPE.
Bullshit.

I am working on some cartoons that DO educate - on the dangers of MIXING the two. 
Yes, there will be accidents- because some will try cannabis for the first time (edibles too) & they will continue to drink and the two will not mix well.  Ladies in particular- Please stick to ONE - preferably cannabis & roll your own when ever possible- Grow your own- cause YOU know what - IN 50 days  - YOU CAN!!!

In 50 days will Chaos take over Canada??! 

No, just the opposite  Peace - Peace of mind we 'can choose'  to get high (recreationally) and KNOW we are Not hurting anyone, KNOW we won't be arrested, KNOW the insanity surrounding cannabis will pass...
This too shall pass.
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With TLC & THC & CBD
Georgia
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