I have birds in my garden!  Humming birds, bluejays - the grackles left! Yay! -about a month ago actually, I was happy they left, gluttons & bullies.  I stopped feeding the birds after I saw the bear.  I only put out peanuts when I hear the jays and black seed for the chickadees, nuthatch & niger seed  (we bring the feeders in at night - we as in Norm) (lol) -which is getting hard to get and more expensive - as is all seed due to COVID.  
Have you noticed prices rising?  You will if you buy tuna.   We have Eggs! 
According to Norm: Good luck getting pressure treated wood, which puts us in a predicament when wanting to build a small deck to hold the sauna... third world problems, I know.

I do know...  It's depressing, it's reality... the resaon they are eatting dogs in Korea is hunger.  Africa too, due to the current locus pandemic' has predicted food shortages, which will be felt (as in hunger) very soon.  I've been reading less because it can cause me to feel - helpless.  Reading about continue avoidable deaths because people still refuse to wear masks, is depressing. Masks on toddlers - good luck.. back to school anxiety is going to be like NEVER before.  I cried putting Storm on that bus, I can only imagine how moms will feel putting the kids on the bus now AND when they get off the bus - back into the family homes - some with grandparents. Homes of the near future might have instead of mud rooms - detox rooms. This on going 'covid consideration' is mentally & physically exhausing.  

I was living covid style long before it was cool- hahaha! Norm laughed.
I now see trees instead of humans. Personally, it's been the best year in a long time - I thank God (really) as I have been praying exactly for this & world peace!  So, yes, I still have hope.. I'll go do my part- at least I can make a few smile, if not feed the world... I'll cut myself some slack.   ;)  I'll continue to ask myself... is this a 3rd world problem I am dealing with? 
No?   Thank God,  and get busy, solve it, stop bitching  and be joyful , simply to BE!  
At least in Canada we are not eating DOGs (better not be) & Trump is NOT our soon to be REMOVED president.  Yay & Yay!!!

Time to create.
No birds in my garden -  (I really miss bird), I think I will notice more this winter.. glad I have a pup arriving soon. I have seen a squirrel hide a nut or two in my plants pots! Thankfully - all is growing great.  
Another classic 'couple' next,  can you guess?  

With THC & TLC
​Georgia

Bird died.   I cried.
I've had bird since January 2015, I trained him to fly free - first in my office - then he'd explore my bedroom  & fly downstairs at the last house, when he wanted company.  Bird had a huge personality and would smack my guests on the head - if he liked you.. some it took months, others minutes before you'd be ducking as bird did his flyby'.   Bird hated when I cried.. he'd fly in my bedroom & stare (glare at me) as if to say: Enough.. get up and keep going.  

He'd call out!  Sounding like a car alarm and chirp until I'd say- I hear you bird!.. or I'm right here bird, come see me... & he would.  He's fly in my tiny studio & sit on my easel, desk lamp or his favourite spot - my tiny desk ROOR bong- lol (he love sitting on my bongs).   

Storm & I were able to hold bird and snuggle him and he liked it. I'd kiss him on his beek and he'd peck me back - very gently & he could pinch, if he wanted to.  Most amazing- Bird never flew away.  I would go out and wander in the woods only to return (hours later) & notice ! I forgot to close the screen door when I left! My heart would beat faster until I saw him. Usually sitting on top of his cage looking at me again as if to say: Where the fcuk did you go?! I was worried.  He also told me when the fire went out I guess sensitive to the heat from the chimney - he'd start chirping until I'd get up from my desk to see what all the comotion was about- until I noticed a pattern- It was time to throw a log on the fire. Ask Norm, he'll tell you - it's true.  

I cried until I gave myself a headache and fell asleep.  I'm still teary and can't help but notice the lack of  chirping & singing.. it will take a bit.  I knew it was coming tho.. I told Storm, when he was here: Birds not been himself lately.
He'd fly & land on the floor lately & that was not normal & he was not singing as much.
I read when I got bird,  they usually live 5 - 15 years.. I wished I had the 15.

The one thing that helps me is: I LOVED BIRD & BIRD knew it..  fresh hemp daily (organic),  fresh greens all year long! It was a given 'Birds salad'- always mixed greens - organic! He ate what ever I ate (mostly - only safe things)  because he could fly & was a powerful flier he did not get obese.  A slice of apple or pear daily, he loved sweet potato... so Bird was spoiled.  No wonder he never flew away.   I know I will miss him forever.. I do not think I can or will replace him. 

I was grateful that I started this  chicken painting "commotion in the coop" & decided to honour Bird, by NOT laying around feeling sad - paint.  
Charles Schults, said not being able to create at all times, was for amatures.
Our gift is never gone.  Learn to use it at all times & it will help you most through the most difficult times.  Life has bad days and good days and really sad days...  
God teaches us many lessons, for many reasons.  What did I learn.
I was good to Bird & Bird loved me as much as I loved his tiny little self.

I was educated on how  tiny Birds can love & care for us Humans... how many can say that?
Bird was  a gift from God I was incredibly grateful to experience.

with TLC & THC
Georgia
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Tweet Tweet! A Bird identy board for children - and adults too!
Simple, easy to read.. big (taller than me) and bold (not my usual canvas time allotment- hee heee) still - I think it turned out terrific - I'd like to see this somewhere if I was out wandering the woods. 

I made it with a specific spot in mind- a place where children visit.  If we help create a curiosity, if kids learn & have fun learning about birds- there MIGHT be hope. This board makes it easy to spot the differences..  not too complicated or detailed.  Grackles have appeared & the chick-adees gone.. but I know they will return all winter and spring, before the beasts (grackles) that walk the grounds return again.  It's 30 out (in the shade) & I completed the board in time for a nap- haha - as Norm insulates & roofs (rooves) the Chicken coop. I am absolutly making my chickens an identy board! 

Norms painting the inside and tomorrow I go in and decorate! Hang a few canvas... hang the   Roost branches.. hang the nesting boxes - the grit cups- I've been reading a lot about chickens. Apparently they like to lay eggs as soon as they are off the roost & the two should hang close, not close enough for them to think they can roost tho... we'll put the nesting boxes where the sun hits them in the morning. As I sing "Rise & Shine Mothers clickers!!" 
Good thing I'm an early bird they have to be let out in the a.m. & locked up in the P.M.

Time for me to start the next painting on a round canvas (for the house) titled:
 Commotion at the Coop! 

I plan on painting more Identify boards - different themes - I hope other artists will be inspired to do the same.  Come back and have a peek to see the rest- I think I'll make one for my property on edible mushrooms as I find them - with a warning that reads:

                                                NEVER eat a wild mushroom
                                                 IF you are not 100% positive
                                                          You could die.  

 When it comes to kids - never mince words.
​YOU could die. DONT eat - ever.  
​Simple, educational, colorful & fun.  Teach them young! 

Happy Fathers day! I might let Norm take the day off- not.   lol
When Storm visited, we also celebrated fathers day and all I will say...
Norm is one loved dad.   The coop ain't gonna build itself! 

To all the dads who don't give a shit about their kids or help out at home, or leave the wives/mothers -  at an alarming rate - according to statistics...
keep your pecker in your pants.    Problem solved.

To ALL the dads who ARE there... All the dads who teach their little humans to be better big humans - Amen!  To all the dads who teach their children - life is about real emotions and good & bad times...   To the dad who are active in their children lives - I think  you rock! 
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Thank you

The Birds!!  This shot above was a dream come true... A pair of grossbeaks - oh my! 
I've been photographing and studying birds for months for one particular painting I've already titled: Feeding time!

I've pondered over this painting in my mind like never before.. every detail, which feeders I'll use, which way I'll position the birds,  painting every bird that visited... except grackles! Arrrgh... they arrived in the spring and I wish they did not.. I don't even remember seeing them last summer but the beasts are back- my least favorite bird - stealing all my woodpeckers food.  It's going to be a large painting  which I believe will take at least one - 2 weeks.  

I recognize, my own mental HEALTH  & well being needs some time out.  I've turned OFF my phone for a few days, told Norm not to bug.. lol   It's time to tune out & turn in, all this upheaveal in the USA is concerning,  I can't imagine how they are living it. I encourage anyone to watch 'Patriot Act' on Netflix regarding the USA and ongoing issues.  More or less  the host Hasan Minhaj  (I absolutly love this guy) calls it as it IS. The last episode says the same thing I did and many are: TRUMP is responsible for MASS MURDER of his own people- he ONLY cares about MONEY.  If the United States by some Bizzar thinking votes in this supreme asshole in AGAIN -  I imagine the next episodes we will watching  the death & destruction of America (the zombie takeover) & the American dream will become the American Nightmare unfolding  in front of the rest of the world.  

Toronto police are also being investigated for a woman who ended up falling (pushed?)   off her balcony  after a police altercation...  the thought of them pushing her- I don't want to think this happened - did it? Was it an accident? Was she shoved?  
We will soon find out. 

This is not the first time someone  struggling with mental health issues in Toronto died while being 'aprehended by the police'.  WTF?  It probably happens much more than we hear.  It already appears like eccessive force was used...    sigh, yep.  

Time to turn off and tune in and pray for peace & paint the birds.

with TLC & THC
​Georgia
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P.S.  Soon, I'll have NEW birds to paint!!! weee.............

Rise & SHINE! I don't know what day, month or time it is - I just know - it's time to get up and get going! We were created to create & a pandemic, where we are ALL forced to sit at home - is indeed a wonderful opportunity to FLOURISH!  Florish I did - in my bedroom. haha
I worke up & thought I'm painting! I have huge pocket doors  that lead into my bedroom - I love pocket doors. Now you see em - now you don't!  
I like to open them a crack and say to the girls "Peek a boo!" & close them... they (we -lol) find this highly amusing & they come running! I just decided Im painting - the hardest part was wondering - what!? In my bedroom,  did I want a message of dreaming? NOPE!  
I've spent too many years asleep - - - RISE & SHINE! Awake I'll be.  Created to create!
The Robin - the early bird, gets the worm! The first sign of spring for many - I saw mine weeks ago (I think we had a lying Robin) reaching for the nest, the 3 eggs representing new ideas, hope, life & God, Jesus & the universe.  The bright beautiful blooms year around to brighten each & every morning with hidden words of LOVE.   For me.  Yes!  Perfect medicine for this Covid-19 bug.  
 
What would you paint? I was really pleased with how it turned out- it looks lovely in the morning as the light starts because you see the blooms and bird slowly appear.  I needed it too  I need a Norm break. I'm sure many do...  need a break fom their partners.
I just need space. & time to myself to NOT think. Not communicate.
Silence  with the exception of birds, ducks, trees.. is golden.
I went in, closed my doors and painted my new isolated frame of mind - Inspired. 
Have a peek below.

I have no idea of the date or time, the past few, I've felt even sadder  ;(  I did not even paint yesterday - (gasp)  due to the shooting in NS... how devestating. Talk about pre-meditated. HEART breaking for all those Canadians cowering in their homes.  How did no one see this coming?  All the sadness in such a stressful time already - I've no doubts the small community is reeling.  Nasty, EVIL POS human... "mentally ill... sick" they'll say,  FUCK THAT - NO!!! The level he went - the details, he was far from sick - just FUCKED UP  & I'll never mention his name.  These people deserve NO attention.  NONE.
I'm glad he's gone.

Rise & Shine!! Choose - what will I do today - add more surrering to my own life & the lifves of others or Shine- Create, lift others up?  Yes, it's stressfull times but we can all do a tiny bit to make it a little brighter.   With TLC & THC
Next - art catch up. 420 Monkeys & some monkey business remarks'.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia
 

Norm  told me "a big racoon had tipped the compost over - Go check out the tracks!"  I went out to the truck, took one look and thought:  That ain't no fucking racccoon! Kowabunga! They were BIG bear feet- as big as mine & I was excited and amused as I followed the feet around the truck.. wow.  I shared my find on Instagram all giddy  - A bear! We had a visitor...   I went in, grabbed a coffee, went into my studio & looked out the window - YIKES!  That bear was ON my bird deck outside my bedroom window!

I have the crime scene evidence in pawprints, I gotta say my glee went from 'weee - to-  Fuck! That was close!!  Then, I felt bad as Ginger was growling and barking at 2 and I smacked her bum, she barks when she hears the wolves howl, duck quack so I've been trying to discourage it - she was not going to stop the other night & I know why - her barking probably chased the bear off the deck.  It is a new reality that we must be mindful when outside in our surroundings - especially for the girls & I won't be venturing into our woods as carelessly as I have been,  that being said it's almost mushroom season & I am anxious to get out & explore!!  Bears are hungry- they are just awake.. they have been in isolation- I wonder after reading about rats in Toronto - venturing out due to less food...  if Bears will be a bigger problem with people NOT visiting the dump as often or leaving lingering garbage. 
It's also made me re-think letting guests stay in tents.  Any one interested?  hahaha

WE are so busy- everyday we make some improvement to our home in some way. This pandemic has forced us to slow down.. The house needs a new floor but I want to SEE & feel samples- it's a big investment, so far I'm thinking cork. I love the look.. I also like Hemlock.  While we wait there's more than enough to do on the property from planning our gardens to
building a pond for Fred & Wilma...      who is Fred & Wilma you are asking yourself?
DUCKS! I've got wild ducks - A stunning mallard set have been visiting us daily so we put in a tiny pond yesterday and the two of us are giggling this morning because Fred & Wilma arrived for breakfast - walked over to the pond and took a dip! HeeHee!  & it's a tiny pond- NOW we will build a bigger one for Fred & Wilma. Bears & ducks - what a wonderful week.

Painting- I've not stopped- as a matter of fact I painted a mural in my bedroom - on my pocket doors! It turned out better than anticipated & I suddenly find myself wanting to relax more in my room - with the doors closed. lol  I'm already trying to decided what to paint on the opposite side.  This 'staying home' - is a gift from God...  I hope all see it this way.
Changes will be made - for our elderly care in particular.    It's overwhelming to think of everyone who has died in Canada, aking up stuffed up wondering if your sick.. nope.
KEEP busy! Paint. Bake. Read.  

Turn off and GO create - YOU were created to create - NOT watch TV.
back to bears, murals &  smoking chimps for 4/20...  a gift for Storm ;D
want an opportunity to win an original? Follow me on IG- tomorrow I'll be giving art away! All you have to do is like the post to qualify to win.   

My first painting of 'Georgie Porgie'...  I did not name the bluejay, the woman that runs the Animal sanctuary did.   As fate has it,  Monika and I go way back!  She use to call me Georgie Porgie then... I had no clue that she lived 10 minutes from us when we bought this house.  The universe has brought us together again.  & NOW she runs a Animal Sanctuary! : Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary  
Friends with befits! She said I can come & take photos & paint the animals if I desire. I do!

I was relieved someone would know what to do with my bluejay!
Monica tells me he seems a bit better, is eating and is quite the chatterbox.  I'm so happy he is still alive, I think if he kept falling on his back - it would only have been a matter of time before some other creature would have gotten him.  These photos are my inspiration and I have more.. I'm also going to pop over & visit him soon.  

The Sanctuary is having a fundraiser for Valentines day & I think it's a terrific idea! 
For only $30.00 you can sponsor a little furry/feathered loved one for your loved one.
A Wild One for your Loved One!  
I already sponsored Georgie but you can too - it will help to pay for his care & the care of many other animals Monika & her team take in.  

I'm going to paint Georgie - several times, this was the first Gouache on black acid free paper.  8 x 10.  The feathers were relaxing.. I had a hard time stopping. lol
IF you would like to purchase this painting for a donation to (minimum $50.00, includes shipping) - The Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, send me an e mail. You can pay them direct & I'll send it out!  All proceeds will go for the animals. Even shipping. ;) 

Here are some details on the Valentine day fundraiser - I know I'd rather have an owl, deer  or fox - better than a box of chocolates that are not so good for me or my hips..  Spread the love to our little friends who need it most.  After watching Australia & it's wildlife perish...
I think it should make ALL of us a little more aware and care. 

Have a terrific day!
It's giong to get to -25 tonight, I've got wood to stack & bluejays to paint!

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

​Below... my next 'canvas' & a gift for my son.

Meet Bruce!  A gift from God.
I've had an awesome few days.  It started stressful.. kinda.  
Luckily, I've been working on a  new sweet portrait that keeps me smiling!   

I often tell people of my faith.. not "bible thumping" just that my faith is strong & I'm confident in God.  Complete confidence.  It's taken a while.  I can't even begin to tell you recently, the number of times I tell people "I have faith in God...  it will all work out better than good." It has... EVERY time.

The best (amusing) part is  - I do VOCALIZE these words...   & then it happens.
Exactly what I said  (exactly) and I say: See, I told you! God told me.   
God did not tell me in 'words'.... its difficult to explain,  I am told - in love.
I promise if you pray and listen you will be heard & hear.
Try. REALY try.
The choice is yours.

Jesus is my homeboy! I put my favorite worn out T - on this morning & I knew I was going to have an AWEsome day - not long after- what did this painter- lover of bluejays get - A bluejay!

I had spoke to Storm the day before, I first saw this bluejay rolling in the snow on it's back.. Today it was literally outside my patio door, looking at at me and it could not fly. Wow.
I opened the door & picked him up. His black talons cluthced my finder with a mighty grip. I calmed him down and he fell asleep against my chest. An hour passed- he woke and was startled! I could see the look - Where am I? How did I get here?   lol
I calmed it down and again it stared at me, felt comfortable and went to sleep - poor baby is so tired.

It can fly short distances. I called the Woodlands sanctuary and they have picked it up & will check him out. It is just a baby this year.  The look of calm - comfort I saw from this bird - knew it was safe with me. I did get some photos.   I cant wait to PAINT Bruce.  
What a wonderful day. Really.  Not much else got done as Bruce & I bonded.    
​Never Have I seen such detail. Such a miracle covered in feathers. 
Thank you God - AGAIN for rewarding my faith.  
You bring me to tears with joy.
Amen.

God, Universe, Ansestor, Spirit...  what do you call God

Does it matter? Not to me.

With THC & TLC
​Georgia

Treasures from God..   Rocks, seeds, birds & the bees.
Open your eyes & see all the beauty and treasures around you.  
I do. 

This box took a week!  All on it are 'Ontario' related from the Beetle to the Morel so it took a bit of research.. then it took time just painting each tiny box - is a tiny canvas. I took all the drawers out to paint them and must share - there is one spot that only takes ONE drawer.
Amusing...   Frustraiting!  It took me about 15 tries to figure it out.  lol I had to make sure I did not have two brown items side by side.. then I had to touch up the edges that hold the boxes.   The tops & sides have been painted as well - a bit of an illusion happening.

This box turned out sweeter than I imagined ;) It will hould treasures that will be found on everyday journeys.  It 'kinda' made me wish I had a grandchild to give it to. hee hee hee
Would I want a grandchild?  ;(    I don't know some days...

What a weekend - it was one of those days & this moring I noticed  I'm feeling aggitated.
It's beautiful here, Norm & I had a terrific weekend - except for the Nucular Power plant melt down warning.  LET me tell you first hand, when you hear that signal on the radio
and those words uttered, you stand still and think WTF?
I looked at Norm & thought where's Storm?   Not in Ontario.
I was actually grateful instantly, thinking: he'd be spared.
That's what happens - in less than a minute  -  Ooooops.. false alarm! Yippie!!! 
Thank God.
WTF!!!?  So there's that.. 

A plane 'shot' out of the sky killing countless Canadians and more. WTF? 
Human ERROR!?  I can't even think about it without tearing up.
Who's to blame - TRUMP!
The animosity he creates at this point simply by breathing is obvious. Countries are shouting 'Death to Americans' in the streets.  The anger he generates - he is the fuel for the flame. The familys suffering with the loss of loved ones - shot out of the sky... knowing it was a "mistake".  I can't even pretend to imagine how they feel.

Yep, no wonder I'm feeling slightly down today.  
Time to focus on God.  Pray for good.  
Grateful to be alive - thankful to be feeding &  painting the birds at the feeder.
Thankful for you - who is still alive & reading this post.  

We all have another day to try to be better, to serve &  another day to SHINE.
I can't wait to find treasures to fill the drawers! 
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With TLC & THC
Georgia

These two make me smile. I love them both, very much.
The bird & the Boy.  

Bird flies free but we catch him (regular) to check on him for emergency reasons, teach him to get in his cage, clip his nails.. it's good to handle your bird so they don't freak out.  
Bird gets extra excited when Storm visits us! Just like me! lol
He zips around the room - smacking us on the head during a fly bye' and 'flipping us the bird in between to get our attenetion,  it makes us all laugh.  Bird is a cheeky boy.

Storm, our son is also a cheeky boy - aren't all sons?  
They know how to get us going & make us, mom' n particular laugh.  This last visit was no exception. It didn't last nearly long enough.  Knowing how busy Storm is, we're grateful he visits as aften as he does.  Now, I have this painting to make us smile - he caught bird, I captured a photo & feel - I caught the mood with the painting - it works for me.
Two birds with one stone! Two loves of my life in one canvas.

I greatly appreciate them allowing me to use them for 'portrait practice'...  
I don't know what Storm thinks but Bird thinks he's slimmer & needs a little more yellow. Everyone is a critic.

I'm not sure who's next - I think I'll work from a photo & suprise the person with it when complete.

Sunday, I spend with God & creating God focused art which I'll share on sundays for a little inspiration - should you feel you need some. Exploring - surrounded by birds - time to plan the next canvas! How about you?  What are you creating?  
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Have you made your vision board for this year? Proven to work. Just sayin...  
I drew me on this property.  Hee hee.

With TLC & THC.
​G