I LOVE crock a Doodle!  ^^^ Imagine the possibilities! ^^^ What will it be?
I walk over with Poppy & we sit & paint!
Guess what I'm giving for Christmas this year- lol
Actually- it's a lot of work... but for a one of a kind gift - it's perfect.

Have a look at my newest plate - I made it with my son in mind..
​First some sketching..

This was the easy part.. the art .. from the heart.
A platter for Fungi Friends.
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The painting is a lesson in patience for me every time..
3 coats to make each piece pop!  My constant companion also shows patience...

That's that!
Now- it just needs to be baked!  
​I get so excited with this NEXT  part!!
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 I've already painted a few other pieces but - it's a surprise every time & I am very pleased with my plate!   Take your kids- find a place like this and go and get creative.

You pick & pay for what you paint & then you pick it up a couple of days later.
Laura is lovely at the georgina Location! She lets me know when no kids will be there.. lol, she shows me the new gazes, shares new events and has answered all of my many questions... I'm  creatively curious.
It's so nice to see creative outlets in the area! You can walk in, no appointment needed.  
Make memories with your friends, family and kids.

I definitely need to medicate before I go in and as soon as I leave, I walk past an elementary school so if school is in' no problem - I don't if school is out at lunch or it's recess..  on one occasion a group of teens from the local high school was walking in front of me, I think they were possibly medicating as well.  
My son was medicating in grade 9 (thank God) I understand it is a possibility.

Thank God for cannabis - keeping me crafty ;)
Realistically- I think it's a good time for edibles from now on. 
This is what I do when I'm high.  How about YOU?

My intention was to gift the plate to the 40th Cain Foray, so I did.. what they will do with it I'm not sure, perhaps they had a draw..  I'm making the next one to keep.   I know it will make someone happy no doubts.  ;)  & that makes me happy... it's the mushrooms uniting the world.

Keep Creative
Georgia

I thank God, I'm grateful to be able to do this every day.
Storm gave me a few toon ideas.. next.
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Give thanks.

 
How many Mushrooms can you name?
Spread your JOY like mushroom spores!
All of the mushrooms are real.

We are attending mapping the Mind with Mushrooms.  
I have gone to this event in the past and it was very informative &  interesting.
I was told I could bring some art - in case there might be a few interested attendees needing some original fungi art!   Sure, why not.
It's going to be an exciting day being surrounded by liked minded people - inspiring with new ideas- it's always good.  Mental exploration. Just what the Dr. ordered! 
​I wil have this original piece  'Spores' there framed, for a reasonable price.
Many others are much smaller.
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Storm tells me he'll be o.k. 'IF it does not sell, he will store it on "his' wall.  lol 

What will inspire you today?
What new information will you learn to expand your mind?


Today:                         Spread your JOY like Mushroom Spores! 

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With 'MUSH' love,
Georgia

I am experiencing technical difficulties with e mail - and too busy to figure it out at the moment...  if you're trying to reach me- try IG or the phone. ;)
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Soon it will be my sons birthday!  He never wants anything - so I paint. lol
Storm is also the Foray Director with he MST and since he is, my knowledge of mushrooms has  grown increasingly the past few years!  As an artist- let me tell you there is hardly such a variety you can find in nature - like a MUSHROOM  Foray! 
Every shape, color, size & smell imaginable, gills, pores and brackets - found on the ground and high up on a tree - Want to paint an alien creature- FUNGI is it! This past week my favourite new find was a star shaped base of a puffball - it's got the star name in it somewhere. 
The mushrooms also wanted to offer a bit of wisdom as well-  some fungi fun:

-Start from the ground up!                       What better way to learn it all?
-Stay well rounded!              Try to get along with everyone and see other opinions.
-Be a Fungi!                                                               That's a given.
-Have Good Morels.              You can't go wrong when you know what way is right.
-Hang out with Friends.                    Socialize with like minded peeps & chill.
-Be Different!                                           Stand out in a crowd- be unique.
​-Love Mush!                                             Keep trying, love mush & love often.

3 days of TLC was spent painting this with my son in mind, actually with many little ones in mind. I think this would be a great poster for kids rooms. Educate & amuse and even teach which are edible - The MOREL! Nom nom...  
When I started this peice- I went on a Foray and was approached by someone who appreciates my art (seen on Instagram) and knows of my interest for mushrooms- and I have been invited to this years 9/20 event!!  Mapping the Mind with Mushrooms - we attended this event a few years ago and it was incredibly informative - You should go!  Mushrooms are being studied as medicine and more. Much like cannabis for centuries many have used mushrooms as  helping experiences, some use as end of life treatments because of the peace of mind that can sometimes accompany a psychedelic mushroom experience. I was particularly interested in the discussions regarding  mushrooms and "microdosing' which many are trying for depression & PTSD.  

I AM no expert! It is why I like to attend such events! - I still won't be an expert - hee hee but I will have more knowledge at the end of the day then when I start. 
I been told I could sell some original ART (perhaps even this piece)  I've acquired quite the mushrooms portfolio' - some pieces I do sell OFF of Instagram, people send me a message and ask- and sometimes I do part with originals.
My son will be at the www.mycognosis.com/40th-annual-mycological-society-toronto-2017-cain-foray/ 40th Cain Foray in Muskoka - I know it will be an amazing time! & I will be at the mushroom event in the city with my friends Abby and Justin. Abby is also an artist and will have some of her work with mine.  This piece is too big for my scanner - so I have to show you in parts - or come to the show and see it in 'realife and learn a thing or two! 

Creatively 
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I had lunch with some girlfriends recently and as aways the topics were interesting to say the least, one of them is raising Monarch Butterflies! She noticed something was eating the butterfly eggs - I think she said she has 14...   old school, in a bin in her living room  - she's determined to contribute to helping the disappearing monarch!  How cool is that.

One person - making a difference in the butterfly world.

I admire her for it.
I am grateful to her for it. I'd not seen a monarch - but since her visit I've seen 3!
Feeling a bit blessed with each sighting.
Thankful for the simple gifts we are provided.. when we take time to see.

What small positive contribution are you making to the human world?
I'm working on a new canvas..
Big, bold night sky and  bear giving it all up to God.  ;)
Sounds good already.

with Love
g

Wait until you see some of my new cannabis art.
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Broadways Back!    Get it!     lol      Broadways Back!  
Broadway bear where have you been?!  Away...   Foraying for fresh Morel.
Wait until you see the picnic basket he weaved!   
The moment Bear spied broadway approaching through the garden this time - she could hardly contain her excitement, as usual.  Those Bear claws wrapped around that Broadway broad Bear back seconds flat! * Say that 11times fast!

Who cares where he's been... he's here NOW.
If there is one thing Bear has learned quickly - we are not who we were yesterday - or this morning.  Just ask Alice.

All that matters is spending time doing what you love, preferably with who you love.
IF you can't be with them physically then allow your mind to wander, imaging, pretend & play.  The mind is a powerful  tool & with  'direct focus'  soon you'll feel at peace.  Pleased even. It's far more enjoyable to imagine endless possibilities in a forest filled with fauna & creatures - fur & feathers - than re-hash past unpleasantries.

Had Broadway not thrown his paws in the air they'd both be flat on his back! 

Studying bear photos, gorillas, elephants... looking into eyes that display intelligence & emotion... I do not understand.   Readind the paper I don't understand how most humans could be capable of such mistreatment of each other, no wonder I imagine bears at play all day.    

I don't in reality.  They are by far my favourite 'self indulgent past-time- thats for sure.

What adventure awaits.. wait & see.
​In reality... Adventure awaits ! 

My newest Card creations tomorrow.

With Love
g

I now sign simply a 'G'.
'Simple to you but not for me.