The Tiki Show was a success!  A few TiniWeenieTiki are off to new homes this week!  Yesterdays was a lovely day-  We set up for the show in record time and I was home enjoying the pool while my pal pushed Tiki! Hee Hee Hee    Kat had a great time at the Tiki Booth- I thinks just likes to say "Aloha!"  She told me a few tried the game with success- good - because most think its too difficult - until You're 'hooked that is'.  

I must say it was nice to take a TiniWeenie break- and NOW my mind is full cannabis mode again...  Not long now!  I find I just wan tot paint positive images with cannabis- because it is a healing, helping plant.

Did you read about Monsanto? This was the best news I have read in a very long time!
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/10/health/monsanto-johnson-trial-verdict/index.html
I cried of  few tears of joy for this guy & the planet.  

Last week (just days before the Tiki Show) I was sent an e mail from someone...
in it I was informed: "And for the record, your art is not that great.  The only thing that makes it great is that you are so handicapped and you can still draw.  Its more like charity art.”    This same  woman told me  "my face is ugly" and others would be ashamed to be seen with me.  She even went to the extent to add "(YES UGLY)"  in case I missed it the first time.  Was I shocked? No,  because  I know who sent it.  
A seriously  mentally ill  woman - she's proved it several times over, if I shared details with you - yes, you'd be shocked but why bother - WHY give this "evil" any more attention at all?   

Did the art comment hurt - hell no. That I know is coming from a jealous,  insecure - uncreative person.  Making fun of me - ? - just like How Trump makes fun of people with disabilities - she is American - so that explains a lot.  
Yes, my disability is visual but hers is deep dark and hidden.   
YES! I am handicapped with these hands -it's beyond my control  & I AM proud I get out of bed EVERY day & continue to PAINT!  Continue to inspire and continue to be ME! Continue to put this "ugly face" & paintings out there!  Unlike some who just run around in their own brain trying to figure out how they can hurt others by causing destruction & pain.

The face comment- yes it hurt... it hurt because I know it's true, I know how I look when my face contorts and it hurts and I don't like it - so she was just being her TRUE, nasty bitch shelf buy sharing that with me. We all know how crazy some women get over lying cheating boyfriends, she's hurt and wants to hurt anyone & anything she can.  My face may be 'ugly' to some (my son thinks I'm beautiful, my dogs too by the way -   lol )   but this  woman - she  IS UGLY to the CORE.  

I'm grateful for the lesson. I'm more grateful that I had  an amazing conversation last night from someone I admire & respect, he simply reminded me:  
Rise above, that is not you - don't be dragged down to their level of low of shameful behaviour.  Continue to show your beauty through your art & smile - as crooked as it may be  because you ARE  love - ly.   

Today - I feel fantastic! ready to greet this day & paint! The TiniWeenieTikiShow show was a success! I even paid my handyman!!   & my friend Kat- made my day for several reasons- I'm happy we still call each other 'friend' after 30 years and MANY ups & downs.  People SMILE when they look at my art- what are you contributing to the world today?
Pain & suffering or Peace and pleasure?   Im painting  plants, pleasure & peace.

Thank you eveyone who continues to tell me I'm beautiful, I am trying hard to keep putting  'this face' out there.. I know what you mean & I appreciate the love but I certainly don't 'NEED' the comments to keep going...

I have God reminding every single day - I am PERFECT exactly as I am. 

Time to PAINT Cannabis!! Play with my girls, harass Norm - what can we make now!?!!
LOL    OH!! - I am designing my own new day bed! - he is building - Wait & see!! I saw it on line and it is way beyond my current budget- but Norm will make it and it will have even more value - custom made for me - with TLC.  Time to get busy!
Below a few photos of the tiki show set up.
with TLC & THC 
Georgia

"Wouldn't it be cool if my TiniWeenieTiki had a Tiki Hut to sell them from?"
I saw the light in Norms eyes twinkle when I said it.. "I drew a sketch... in case you're curious"   (lol).  

I tell you - it's one of those times..  I am reminded we make a very good creative team- I enjoy creating on paper/canvas/wood - and he enjoys creating in a different dimension - you could say.  While I was busy in the back yard painting Tiki - he was in the garage.
Later in the day he said "Come see your Tiki Bar!"  When I walked into the garage and saw my sketch come to life in front of me - I felt emotional.   Grateful.  

I felt ... loved.

I know what he is capable of & I know how long his "ToDo"  list is. - lol  The fact that he stopped it all to make this awesome Tiki Bar- in record time was appreciated more than flowers, dinner and  bonbons!  You can't 'Buy' love.  You can pay a prostitute :) & they do deserve your money - but true love...  NFS.
You can't buy love - but you can express your love & appreciation  in countless ways.
This was one of those ways and I am grateful.

My TiniWeenieTiki will be at the show this  Saturday - look for the TIKI hut.
I'm not sure how the show will go, it's never easy to put yourself out there & to put a price on your work'  one that others might not agree with- usually thats because they have no concept of how long it takes to create something, the many steps & brushstrokes involved.
Perhaps no tiki will sell - maybe they will all sell!  I really don't care because I enjoy them & I KNOW they will make my friends & family smile.. that alone has been worth  creating them  and you'll soon see they progress into garden totems, animal tiki totems & more. Every new day  I'm excited to be imagining the  new Tiki I'll create the nest day. Be sure mohave a peek at the TIKI Bar- I've made it a TIKI Fortune telling bar- with 37 different responses- It's simple- what ever you read first - when you walk up to the TIKI bar- is what the TIKI want's you to focus on! hee hee

The trick is to keep trying.
Trying by being creative, expressing yourelf- let yourself shine- no matter what ANYONE else thinks. Remember when at a show - the only ones who ever say anything negative are those who are jealous, insecure, usually not creative themselves  or just nasty f*ckng people with nothing better in their lives so they knock others work.  LOOK, and listen WHERE it is coming from - wish them well  - tell them to fuck off and keep moving forward. ;)

Below  a couple of detailed shots of the 'Tiki Fortune telling bar' -  even the bamboo that holds up the roof is 'painted PVC pipe. ;)  Today- Back to painting Cannabis for me! Taking a tiki break- I read today Canopy/Canada is researching cannabis for dogs & creating a dog food with it in it! - YEAH!   I'm so grateful to read knowing soon our pets will have the same options- safer than pills in many cases I've no doubts!  The times they are a changing!

with TLC & THC
Georgia

! The Mushroom king - had me giggling the moment his crown appeared. 
I do not pre sketch my TWT- only in my mind, so when they appear in front of me...
​ I'm just a surprised as you might be - lol   The mushroom king is aware!

Aware we are here for a good time- not a long time! So make the most of every moment!
Have Fun. Be Creative.  Know that you have the grandeur of God within & SHINE! 
These Tiki are energetic - I feel them each time I stop & observe!

It won't be long long before I set my TWT free! Some more goodness came from these tiki
I now have an incredible TIKI bar!!   lol     I did a little sketch and mentioned to Norm ..
"Wouldn't be awesome if my Tiki had a Tiki bar booth?"      
The past few days 'in between tiki' Norm made me an incredible booth/bar & I painted it of course (with a Twist)  I can't believe how it turned out,  beyond thrilled.  I added- "who knew all I needed to do to get a tiki bar was create the Tiki."  
This Tiki bar would sell in a heart beat - If I wanted to - I DO not.  If anyone is interested they can order their own- I spent an entire day just painting the bar top (different & intriguing  is how I would describe it)  after the show I'm putting my Tiki Bar in the studio to become my TiniWeenieTiki  Cannabis bar!  Hee Hee -  Bring on the TIKI!

Here are my first 3 tiki - agains the  fence in the backyard - where I plan on hanging them all
They look great from a far & even better up close.  

Yikes- it's been humid.. the tiki for the show are all painted & can't add any now for fear they won't be dry enough in time  with the humidity, the next  2 days it's all about details- grass skirts & name tags.  If you want to see them all - you have to go to the show! 
I'll still 'share' them as time goes on- in order I painted. I only have 12 Tiki For Sale*

I myself am not sure I will stay for the show- I will be there to set up - you know why I paint Tiki - I wish I could get past this' so I could socialize more- it's  exhausting when I even start to think about talking to strangers,  I'll let my Tiki speak for themselves - I WOULD like to stand somewhere where I can 'watch reactions' to my Tiki - that makes me happy - seeing others smile at my work...  perhaps I'll be the person hiding behind the tiki.  ;D  

Tiki Bar tomorrow!  Want to come christen it with me? As soon as the studio is open...
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With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

 Today I painted a Halloween tiki! Yesterday a garden tiki.. the day before a pink passionate love filled tiki!  I can't get enough..  I put a piece of wood down, turn up the music, get my girls settled, spark a joint and let my imagination & pencil run wild! YeeeeeHeeeee!  I love painting these Tiki!!  I laugh at myself - I was determined to paint a canvas a day- who knew it was tiki Time? They are more fun that canvas imo, I currently have 3 hanging in my bedroom! I wake up, look over & smile - WAKE up to another CREATIVE day!!  Happy to be Alive - Blessed that I get to stay home with my dogs, paint ART that makes me and others SMILE & laugh,  I don't know what else I could want - well, perhaps the same thing  on a few acres in up North in my own studio..  How will I pack the bluejay?  ;) 

Norm's got the 'Tiki  fever' - like it or not- lol - I think he likes it- he laughs  every time he see's a finished tiki - loved the 'first custom' - he remarked I really "caught the look & feel" of the male tiki in it. I'm glad because after he works all day - he comes home to cut out Tiki! lol & he is building a Tiki Hut display booth!  Why not?  It reminds me of TY booth days gone by...  currently on #17 tiki -but that includes my other 'Tiny Tiki - "Hook-Em-Eh!"  they are called.. what a hit! IF you show up the TWTIKI booth you can 'try  before you buy.'
 We played on the weekend with Storm and had several giggles - I KNOW they will go.
I'll be loading the video on Instagram any day of  my first  Purple passion "Hook-Em-Eh!"   DEMO- hee hee .  These TWTiki are NOT work.. they started with a funny idea, I am truly enjoying creating, thinking, giggling and excited to CREATE each one..   pure pleasure.
That & I realize I'm not thinking about any bullshit or *anyone. 
I'm doing what I am meant to be doing.

The official name is :   TINI Weenie Tiki '  
;D Can you guess why?

I decided to have fun & a giggle with my first Tiki- called "the Shaman" I can not get the Shaman out of my mind for some reason- he's about to do BIG things...  history changing.   You 'meet' him here NOW!  I wasn't sure what to paint 'when at that area' - should I paint 'a leaf' to make it 'kid friendly' -  and I realized - NO- that is part of the problem. Men have penises- fact- we must talk about them and teach kids what is acceptable & not acceptable as soon as possible to avoid any problems in life.  Help eliminate #metoo for our young children before they can say... #metoo.   What better way yo educate than with FUN- and creating an opportunity for conversation - kids will think it's just 'simply funny '- because they are.

Sure enough  when I finally showed Storm after painting the 6th, my own son  said: "Do they have to have a penis??"  LOL!  (eye roll) so - you can thank him for the added detail of the TiniWeenieTiki Skirts - more fun! hee hee hee  - if you don't want anyone to see the 'tiniweenie - don't tell them! Leave the skirt on- I'm not showing any TiniWeenies here!  Hee hee hee - if you want to see you have to come see them in person. ;)

They will be seen on my 'Tree Videos' - how I'll be introducing them on IG. 
'I'll paint a tini weenie penis on this tiki  & ALL of them - to remind us we are all human and not to let our TINI Weenie rule our  big heads. Male & female.  The next thing I knew a complete tiki sat in front of  me - from wood to Tiki - it took Norm minutes to cut it for me & he also paints the backs black & applies hardware & clear coats them to protect them should they be hung outside- but i don't reccomend it- they will get ruined in time - unless you hang them in a sheltered area- like in a covered tiki bar.   These Tiki are good to go - 
Hang in your front entrance hall to welcome your guests or in your bedroom to wake each day with a smile - I know.

The tiki who need one also come with a Tini Weenie Tiki  Skirt - detailed with fun mementos (Provided by the clients for custom) I wire on to each one- SO- only the owner knows whats under that little grass skirt!  Is it a big weenie or a TINI Weenie- No matter - you seen one you seen them all! It's just a Tini Weenie...  no matter, everyone who looks at them smile- and then you cans see as their faces follow it down from top to bottom - a giggle escapes at the awareness of the tiniweenie. It's all about fun.
 
AS I create  I sing, pray  & play with the girls &  I 'bless'  (Ginger took her first dip) every Tiki & as I tie on the tiki skirt - The LAST detail in one of many - I touch that Tini Weenie  & tell EACH Tiki:

Behave!
Be Good!
Have fun!
Maker others Laugh!
Teach Only Love for that is what you are little tiniweenietiki.. created out of love.

#2 - I named "Tokem Tiki" to celebrate legalization!!
Theres also a mushroom tiki, LSD tiki, couples tiki & more! Come see my tiki!
Next Saturday - The painted perch in Jacksons point.
Community Event
Aug 11, 2018 - 12:00pm to 05:00pm
The Painted Perch Festival is a celebration of our perch fishing which brings residents and visitors into our core to enjoy music, games, food, vendors, and our shops - while showcasing the talents of local artists, young and old, in multiple mediums. Vote for your favorite fish. You decide the winners!
Come for the art, stay for the fun!
Maybe you'll see me too. Maybe not...
I might be painting Tiki. 
 
Wit TLC & THC
Georgia
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                                                                  Made in Canada Eh!:
Professional Quality Acrylic paint on solid Pine board, coated with a clear protective coat for interior/exterior placement.  Interior is recommended or sheltered'.
Painted Black on the back. Each is Signed, numbered & two hooks attached - ready to HANG! Each *full body TINIWEENIETIKI comes with a tiki skirt. 
Females Tiki come with Bra & Skirt.
Custom tiki take 2 to 4 weeks delivery
Even the custom 'TINIWEENIETIKI Tags' are hand painted with TLC & THC!

*Added cost for custom Tiki's  *non-refundable deposit taken at time of order.
*Added cost for Packaging ($30.00 custom made cardboard box with protective holders) 
                                                         BOX  Not included. Not needed IMO if  just 'driving home.'  ;)
*Added cost for Shipping  or delivery - $ depends on location  shipped.
                                          *No added Fees if you Pick it up from the Studio*

Prices *start at $60.oo  & up for all original art.  Tikis take 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.
Sizes are varied  the smallest is 3 feet tall. Please contact me if you have any questions.
                     Wait Until you meet TOKEM! 3 feet tall & up- several sizes.  

Do what you love...
With TLC & THC
Georgia

Happy Friday the 13th!  I'm not superstitious but some find today a little different. Just for fun I painted  Alice in Wonderland with friend.  Don't they look like their having fun?

Puppies & babies - I forgot  how much work they are, thank goodness they take many naps.
Did I get any sleep last night? No, this pup is way more playful than Poppy every was, nibbling on my hair, biting my elbows..   Today, Poppy tried to get her to chase her in the back yard - Tee Hee - the puppy is still at the 'trip over grass stage.  lol  Her favourite place to sleep - on my slipper, while still on my foot! Makes for some interesting Tiki painting.

I'm painting myself happy!  Every day-  these TIKI's they will make you smile!
I've already got 2 'custom TIKI' orders!  I knew this was going to happen - I feel it.
I don't have a Tiki bar- these guys are just a way to express myself - Let loose & hang loose!
Have fun & force myself to paint 'myself happy' NOW - every day!
I feel truly happy as I sit outside, smoke cannabis, listen to the birds & play with my girls...  it's simple but it's peaceful. A girlfriend told me yesterday "you look good the best I've seen you in a bit"  my reply was that it takes work..  work at not letting things or people get to me, work at painting, creating, reading, relaxing *not socializing or even speaking help in my case most days.   I don't worry about it or trigger it physically when I keep busy painting, less triggers - more peace.
I wrote out (for my office) as I thought out loud last week:

                      "I can't keep living like I'm dying every day...  it's killing me."

It is that simple. It's how I feel.  This condition alone is stress enough thanks. 
This TN, this constant zapping - I'm owning it too - embracing them as I do what I love.
At the moment it's painting TIKI - to make OTHERS smile...  my kinda karma.
 I create as I go along & then look at each one when done - hee hee - I will reveal the 'official name soon too. It's a Clue.  IF you have a TIKI bar - THIS is the ULTIMATE GIFT - a way to personalize YOUR TIKI BAR like no other. 

MORE on my TIKI soon  & where YOU might see & have a chance to purchase one!
A TIKI show.       & even bigger news still...   Life changing - for me anyhow. ;)  

                 It all has to do with PASSION, Persistence, Painting  &  October 17th. 2018.

with TLC & THC
Georgia

By the way.. my princess is getting just as much love- her nose is bent out of joint but she's coming around- you can see she really wants to play-  in a few months- it will be game on!  Scruffy could care less, she is the same with all dogs but has tried also to play with the pup & Daisy has yet to meet her little sister, she's a city girl now - Storms constant companion.
I miss her.. but she visits and will stay with us when Storm travels! 
Back to  my current BEAR Spirit Tiki.  ;)

26 years Norm & I have been married, yesterday. 
We actually had dinner, I got roses & we cheered each other - with a look of  surprise more than anything. BUT we did cheer, that's  more than I can say for the past few years.  
Norm & I have reached a mutual agreement it appears. 
We have had a lot of time to talk.. discuss especially since Storm moved and it's a different dynamic around here.
 
We have reached an agreement it appears on several issues.  
There's no way you can live 26 years with someone and not get on each others nerves from time to time but with me being able to now get away more often, either to visit my son or with traveling (which I'm getting excited for again), visits to nature - this is my life how it is NOW.  Our backyard is like an oasis, bird habitat - I like all my neighbours, I love how the dogs all run out and say 'hello to each other'. I love hearing kids laughing, playing OUTSIDE. One little girl the other day cracked me up as  She was trying to get dads attention: Dada, dada, dada, dada dada - lol Storm use to do this also when little: Mom, Mom, Mom ,mom, mom, mommy mom, mom..   it made me laugh every time. 

I have surrendered to it - this medical thing- I'm embracing it.  I LOVE it! I has made me STRONG! Taught me to say FUCK OFF! & given me strength to stand  up for what I believe in and *stand ALONE if I must! So be it! 
 
If anyone would not "want 'to be SEEN" with me...  it speaks VOLUMES about them, doesn't it.  What a powerful gift that is.     Pbbbbbht - They should be so lucky.
   BUT - I'm going in a new direction, done 'chasing' anything, anyone...    
                                    it's all about creating from NOW on.

I painted a new moto for my desk:  Fuck it, Chuck It, Own it.
Fuck it: all that causes me stress, I don't need others 'crap'... OR stuff - I got all I NEED. 
Chuck it: Good bye STUFF, guilt, past- stay where you belong.
I don't need excess crap any and 'stuff to DUST' - I will surround myself with love & experience.   Lovely = People & things.
OWN it:  If I want it- I'll get it! Taking what I deserve hands wide open. ;)   LOVE 
Creating  work that inspires! Make other smile- I gotta say -I'm sorry I can NOT sell my TIKIs- They are making laugh OUT loud- no drugs needed!  I can't stop - I'm on #4 and will make a TIKI fence- a rainbow of TIKI!  If someone wants one, they will make me an offer I can't refuse or I will have them to enjoy myself with friends & family.
​BE.
OWN it.

I am thankful. 
Big changes are on the way.. 
We are both very  happy for Storm, he's doing well & enjoying himself- we visited again on the weekend it takes some getting use to mentally & physically',  he's happy & his apartment is very nice, he's having the adventure of his life.  At this point I'm NOW enjoying the 'creative quiet' - I'm diving in. He's on his own path, now.  
So we have made some decisions.  Who knows what tomorrow brings?
Exciting news to reveal soon...

Wait until you see my Tiki's.. 
Next.. A little Alice in Wonderland.
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With TLC & THC
​Georgia

I've recently discovered this Japanese artist on Twitter..
Go here:
https://twitter.com/avogado6   
His work displays how many of us feel at times during our lives & it's not always enjoyable these are some powerful images.  

It has inspired me to work on some drawings of my own.
It's a way to deal with the issues and educate - doing what I do best.... drawing.
Painting can also be part of a specific healing process, I'm not sure about other artists but once it's OUT on paper it's out of my mind and life goes on.. I guess a drawing purge of sorts.  I drew countless images over the years afraid to show them- not realizing how many  would actually 'relate to my drawings.  We are not so different.
Maybe that reason alone is helpful for those who can't put into words what they are experiencing. 

Viewers be warned. It won't be your usual bear, sloth work.
Tomorrows painting is titled:                   Dear Anthony,  I get it.


Ending on positive note.. my son visited yesterday (with Burger priest for lunch) to do laundry and an oil change, it was nice to just sit in the driveway while he worked, the girls on the front lawn as we all listened to city adventures.  I can hear the appreciation for the best of both worlds Storm has at the moment.  Daisy was thrilled and laid more of a guilt trip on him when he was getting ready to leave that I do! LOL   It's good to be loved.  
 
With TLC & THC
Georgia

A friend sent me an e mail showing my website BLOCKED  in the USA  (New York)
Reason given Category : Abused Drugs.
This is what is happening in America right now.
Have you seen the new documentary on Netflix about Social media & privacy?
How the CIA is breaking down doors of 12 year olds and putting tourists in jail for posting derogatory remarks about Trump?
You will only be shown what they want you to see. 
Where is democracy going?
Free Speech.

 

For a few reasons, I've decided not to print my  'magnificent mushroom', calendar  at this time - sorry to anyone who might have been interested in a copy.
I have other priorities right now more important I have to focus on.

It was a personal challenge I thoroughly enjoyed & I would encourage any artist to do the same.   I am very pleased with the results. 

I have something  to look forward to...
I  already have a lovely calendar for 2019 - Perhaps it will be great year.
Have a look below.. I might re-share it the 'first of every month in 2019.

All the mushrooms you see painted are real mushrooms, Magnificent in shape, size & colors!  Each mushroom I've actually seen as well alive in the woods during one foray or another - one of my favourites is 'Bleeding Tooth- February' - if you see it  'alive' you will be fascinated!   It was quite the education studying each one and learning about them..  October is also a prelude under a night sky - I'm going to make a 'Edible Mushroom'  calendar and for 202o  & finish with a 'Medicinal Mushroom' Calendar for 2021  because by then - Mushrooms will be available medicinally, I believe California will be the first, then Canada.   

With TLC & THC
Georgia

I read this interesting article on Rosanne Barr.. worth sharing.  
I somewhat agree with the article.  
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Well it's election time in Ontario - are you going to vote?  A few days ago I said: NO!
Because it's like watching a mini Trump campaigne- all the bull- I can't choose between the 3 evils.  As for  Kathleen Wynee - she's out - #sorrynotsorry Kathleen!  Do you believe that is how she starts a debate #sorrynotsorry - in other words 'oh well, screw you tax payers'...  I mean that's what I got from #sorrynotsorry, she is not.  The other woman running - why grace this page with her name... I feel is equally as 'disillusioned's Kathlen.  
How's your HYDRO bill Ontario? The past hydro increase has forced some to decide between food and light. Fact.

About that 'Poppy remark.. my dad was in the war and a legion member until he died, my mom still is - she carries the flag in all the parades, my parents both contributed much - mostly time - the legion was their social life and my mom has been  a Poppy Promoter - I got one of the best bird feeders -my 'poppy feeder'- they sold to raise money for the legion . The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for all who lost their LIVES - it's as symbolic as any flag and world known to suggest we toss them in the trash - is one of the trashiest political remarks I've heard... and to have someone who puts 'Hitler quotes' on their face book page? Pro-Hitler.  Yikes.   It's just a Poppy? It's just a confederate flag. It's just a statue..
It's just a leaf.
Symbols are powerful.

Doug.  I'm guess I'm in favour of Doug...  I feel his brother was a good Mayor- personal life adventures aside, and I believe he will try to be also for Toronto and his brother. I think he would do the best job. Doug it is... because what are the options?  Not vote?  If you don't take the time to vote - you not expressing your wishes.  Many say voting does not matter- it does to me... I know that I've tried to make a difference with my opinion, and that is better than doing nothing.They all sound a little Trumpish'  best way is to address them,  call them out  as he is called out on his daily lies.  

It's HOT - hot, hot.  Even the girls are finding it hot, we had to come in for a break.
Painting at the gazebo season. I had a friend the other day sitting in the gazebo and she saw my bee & almost slapped him! LOL - I was about to slap her!  I blurted out at her swinging arm - That's BEE - just say "Hi Bee!"  She looked at me- knows me- I'm not joking and said "Hi Bee."  Bee looked at her and flew off.  WTF people- LEAVE the bees alone- you don't hurt them - they won't hurt you. The only times I've ben stung - I brought it on. 
I am working on a large piece for a balcony- for privacy. I was able to design what ever I want so I'm having some HOT tropical fun.. the next few days - it's what I'll be sharing, I'm working on several projects at once big board outside - Gouache on inside. :D   Some might want to try something like this - Please, keep in mind I have permission from the landlord too, my contractor & I have discussed in detail how to attach it to the balcony.  A new buildings gone up across the street  the balcony has  open (bars) at one end - this Trompe l'oeil will bring a bit of fun & a lot of privacy, sun & weather protection with VERY little space taken.  I'm amazed how few use their balconies- occasionally on PIN I see some incredibly decorated little places of Bliss! Why not?
Get outside.  Eat, dine, read, chill out on your balcony.
 
I was outside today in my office - with a pool ;) dogs, not caring about anything listening to the birds  and I have to say- those who KNOW me know I'm not joking when I say:
           Prayer changes things.  Prayer & giving thanks for what we already have.
​I'm thankful to God & to Norm he's  had part in building me this lovely little oasis.
It really  is a little piece of heaven on earth. .. missing my son from time to time but it's getting easier - easier because he messages me  a 'hello' at least once a day.  The rest- is what it is.. I choose to focus on all that's going to go RIGHT.  A few photos of the process below! I anticipate being done by the weekend! Fingers crossed. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia