An UnBearable Birthday card.
A Furry, Fishy Birthday Wishy! ;)
Created with TLC & THC By Me.
Great for.. Nature lovers, bear lovers, fishermen... the possibilities are endless.
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An UnBearable Birthday card.Send some TLC into the Universe.. A Furry, Fishy Birthday Wishy! ;) Created with TLC & THC By Me. Great for.. Nature lovers, bear lovers, fishermen... the possibilities are endless. With Love
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This octopus is a work in progress- just like me. Us.
His tangled legs force me to focus as they twist and get lost in each other.. You will like him- He is very cannabis friendly. I've discovered, I paint octopus when I'm dealing with something I really need to process. On my mind.. California. I KNOW why I was to go. A test to myself. Sitting on the beach, long walks with Poppy & a lot of alone time. Painting time. I felt physically better. It was not just the weather. It was many things, I didn't do much or go many places. My friend was a vegetarian so in many cases that's what I had also & have to say I've not had meat since. Really! I've no desire for it. As you might imagine I'm cooking without it - so all around everyone is eating less meat or they don't eat- or get takeout. Not my problem. Less Pig for sure. I'm looking after myself and cook what I feel is best for this bod & mind. I am not saying I won't eat meat again, I will saver the experience' and not just eat it to eat it - a beast had to die for it. A new CALM appears to have kicked in.. thank you California. I'm giving all I have to think about to what I do want. Calm, Love, Peace. I know exactly what I need. I've thought about it for years. Bring it on! I work for it... isn't anything worth having even better if you work for it? My body is a temple.. not suitable for poison in any form. Plant, animal, chemical or human. Since home & medicating properly I'm noticing a huge improvement again back to focusing and painting. I have had much time to process my California experience. It appears my friend I visited is no longer communicating with me.. he was disappointed and verbally expressed this to me a couple of days after my arrival - it wasn't going as he expected. Too bad. Even though honourable intentions were expressed before the vacation things changed, so did the dynamics of my vacation- but this was o.k.- it forced me and Poppy to have a lot of alone time - thinking and crab watching. I was upset at the time but later I laughed with Storm and said "what can I say -Your Mama is just too damn desirable!!" Boundaries were made clear before I even left. It went as I expected. I had no misconceptions of what my vacation was going to be - a vacation. Cest la vie- I've made several attempts to continue our friendship. Do I feel bad - no. I've done nothing wrong. I'm not making any apologies for others behaviours any longer. It's sad though.. a friend lost- why- a hurt EGO. Men. Arrrrrgh. What ever, I walk away - held held HIGH. My body is a temple, I have no intentions/need of being 'intimate' just for the sake of a F*ck. At the age of 53 - it's nice to be strong enough not to cave to OTHERS desires if I'm not feeling them myself. How many times do women in particular do this? Too many. The dogs missed me & Bird had me concerned... he really missed me. Next vacation I might smuggle him with me! lol Joking. Next vacation - I am going alone... I made up my mind. Not one single thing to worry about but me... up in the mountains on a peaceful county side. From this day forward Everything that goes into this body will be deserving. Just as I AM. What will you place in your body today? Is it good For YOU? Mentally & physically? Will it nourish or just fill you up with junk that will only make you ill in the long run. Think about it - with every nibble. With Love g Back to this tangled green Cananbis love. It's the Great Psilocybin Charlie Brown!
What will you do today? I'll play with paint & imagine places and people & even a creature or two. Pumpkin Patch or Psilocybin patch? Which would you choose? I've been watching documentaries.. mushrooms like cannabis are considered food & medicine around the world, yet in Canada and the USA people are being punished for them. For nature. For natural life sprouting from the earth- which God Provides for us - after all He created them.. and humans are being punished STILL over the world - yet world leaders behave like tyrants and commit atrocities on massive scales.. Those who allow this to happen and do not speak up in some form are just as guilty as those who put people behind bars for such non violent crimes. We are considering in Toronto - Increasing an antidote for opiate/fentanyl overdoses How dare anyone be thrown in prison for plants or mushrooms when we KNOW this is happening. Please educate yourselves today you could save your life or someone you love. Enjoy the weekend... I've decided to hibernate - like a bear. With Love G Playing with paint.
I painted this for a friend, she liked it. It was exciting to paint, I experimented quite a bit with water & blending. Each piece helps me become a better artist. One day at a time. He has that "I'm paying attention... " but I see it for what it is kinda look. With Love g Paint!
I've been painting every day.. many you have seen some not nd some cards- not. It's what I love to do! Here, there, everywhere. There is so much beauty with he plants - things Ive never seen- I was hoping to see some 'tall cactus', trees like - but I'm told they are more by way of Arizona. I see HUGE Aloe and succulents that make mine at home seem like tiny specks. The painting possibilities are endless! The Chalice Cup is in Cali in a few days - I've had 3 invites including a place to stay! I wish I could make it but I don't have 'wheels' to get too and from & my friends 'not into such events so it's not fair to ask & I leave soon after. Maybe I'll see another Canadian Friend on the plane on the way home. You never know. I know a few Canadians who will be there & a couple of Americans also. Today I'll be off to the beach probably for the last time.. to sit and think and not think and just watch the waves. I'm addicted. I'll explore the tide pools with Poppy my Salty dog - one last time while on this trip. Joshua Boulet is on his way to LA., it was incredibly nice of Josh to come here to visit me, yesterday we walked the SAWDUST art festival together exploring he art & artists. Josh is still laid back & easy going and just determined to draw- I get it. I'm envious in some ways of his carefree life- sketching the world- I think to myself France here I come.. I did California.. I can do Europe! Poppy & I will look into it when home and plan our next ADVENTURE! Today, we paint California this is where my heart is. Kinda. With Love g Today did not start off well..
I woke thinking how some people can be cruel. Why was this the first thought on my mind I have no clue. :( Some are cruel without intention and some with. Those who do have intention & realize their actions are causing others to feel pain - are the worst. I don't understand it. It had me questioning 'Gods intent'. I then started on a hermit crab painting (trying to distract my thoughts) and my friend and I had a good chat over breakfast, about 'Daniel and the lions den' of all things... I did feel a bit better. Perhaps it's reading the paper daily- which I'm finding fascinating, you don't understand 'this' until you're immersed in it. I am having hard time reading about all the Mexicans who are being deported/detained - if they don't have any money for a lawyer-$$$ well, we all know how it works - they become lost in a system for months... years. Good people, NOT hardened criminals like were led to believe according to Donald, he is a person who is intentionally cruel to others & we are ALL witness to it. Try & deny. It is heart breaking IMO to see America in such turmoil and surrounded with anger & fear led by a nasty, cruel "president' who is more concerned with TWEETs than he is his people. Protest are being held this July 4th weekend - 'Not my president'. ;( Poppy & I then headed off to the beach! It is July 4th - soon, not realizing this the beach was CRAZY! I felt somewhat frazzled then I met nice 'California Sherif' who made me smile. Next thing I was sitting beside him - in his very cool little beach Police Buggy! My arm wrapped around his we'll tanned, muscular arm (hee hee) he had a friendly smile and made me feel very welcome. ;) We snapped a photo and he told me & Poppy to have a great day at the beach! I didn't share I was a cannabis activist - I don't think it would have mattered. I did see him several times & each time he went out of his way to wave and smile. I shared our photo on IG knowing some will think - 'what, consorting with he enemy!' if you follow this blog I believe we can't judge all police by a few- and I know several good people (especially in Canada) who are Police officers- and they would die to protect me/us. I believe this. Thank you. I was sitting there and I looked up... way up and in the distance I saw this tiny figure.. realistically 2 centimeters tall- but I knew by the swagger exactly who it was, even tho I've not seen that walk for years. He said if I came to the USA he would come and hang out with me & he is a man of his word. Joshua Boulet walked down the beach and I started to smile. I've not seen Josh for years! He is my cartoonist buddy I met at the first TY expo and we became friends. What a buddy he is .. he took a bus and rode it all night to meet me on the beach this weekend. Josh would never hurt or be cruel to anyone intentionally. Perhaps that is why he is my friend. His drawings focus on 'LOVE' and it's tattooed on his wrist as a constant reminder. He made me feel loved today. lol My friend said "mi case es su casa" so when I asked can Josh stay a day - he said of course! & we have all gotten along as I knew we would. I try to surround myself with good, kind, intelligent & creative, inspiring humans.. Tomorrow we paint! We're going to go for a walk and sketch, I'll celebrate my first July 4th in California with 2 very different (born & raised) Americans. In my heart I'll ignore DONALD & celebrate it for ALL Americans living here in the land of opportunity. A little reminder of what America was built on and stood for & I love about the USA: "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" My day started off difficult... now - God and I are good. Prayer & love & thought. I get it. I'm sorry.. I just can't imagine - I know anyone who is intentionally cruel. I don't. Not intentionally anyway. I keep dreaming of France & caves (for months) & Josh handed me a 'little trinket' he picked up for me, all I could do was smile & KNOW: With God everything is possible. I asked for a little sign this morning.. after our talk of Daniel & the Lions. He has no idea how this 'little trinket' reinforced what I already know. With Love g We are here in sunny California! From the moment we arrived at the airpot - we got in line.. Poppy was a star - I realized she relieved herself at 6 before we left the house.. then not agin until we arrived in California! She lines up with me- never made a peep- ignored all who tried to get her attention - she was my working girl! People loved watching her walk down the isle of the plane looking for our seats, as the plane took off - she looked out the window- lol , not sure what she thought about that. I am blessed with this little companion. As soon as we arrived we had lunch with my friends son at our first patio restaurant! It was really nice, it made me feel super welcome. What's up California - No dogs on the beach? Feathers that! I'm smuggling her Sunday for the day! Salt Creek Beach - we walked it today and it is lovely!! I also was fortunate to watch my friend Sam and his 3 long time buddies play a game of tennis. I kinda felt special sitting on the court watching these gentlemen play a private game for just us. Wishing I could still hold a racket- lucky for them I can't (I warned) I'd show them a tennis trick or two... lol What pleasure to meet Dave, Harold & Jack! It was also a pleasure meeting Scott! From Buds & Bloom My first visit to a California Dispensary - a beautiful one at that and I was a kid in a fricken candy store! Scott was incredibly helpful & nice, we hit it off instantly. Talk about a lovely dispensary with an array of products like I've never seen. We picked up an assortment to say the least, I will share with you later after I've tested' a few. I am so incredibly grateful for being able to access medicine which I need and it frustrates me - all the legal bull. I read today Alcohol is responsible for more hospital admissions than heart attacks! WTF? Cheers. Thank God Cannabis will be legal soon and more will switch over I pray. ***Alcohol poisoning, alcohol withdrawal, liver disease, chronic alcohol abuse and other conditions that are "100 per cent caused by the harmful consumption of alcohol" accounted for about 77,000 admissions, according to a report released Thursday by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).*** Last night we also had the pleasure of seeing Gordon Lightfoot! Imagine me having to wait to see a Canadian in California! He was terrific! He is getting UP' there for sure. Aren't we all'...
It was a lovely evening. I've not painted much yet, just warm ups. Theres too much to see and do! Tomorrow is another day- I can't wait. With Love g 'Will the Poppy's even been in bloom?
Who cares.. I smile, I've just spent the last three days in my imagination admiring & painting them. I'm very excited & a bit anxious now & of course have a gazillion things to do before I leave, mostly make sure Bird will be o.k.. As you might be aware I've been quite the hermit the past few years - and now I'm off to Orange County, blessed it's with a friend who lives there & is going to show me around. I landed once sitting in the front cockpit between two handsome pilots! It was my dad who saw me landing, he was beaming! That's my girl! lol The same dad was on the plane with me at a later date only he was in the cargo dept. It was a unique experience. Peaceful in many ways.. and I was able to take a special trip with him. How many people can say that? I'm glad we didn't fly alone' on that journey. Flying alone is clearly on my mind. Perhaps this time Poppy & I will join the pilots! Hardly- I'm sure things have changed since 9/11. How blessed I've been. I won't be alone! I'll have Poppy on my lap - Oh My Gouache Poppy & I in California. We even have matching beach attire (not intentional!) You absolutely know - I love 'what' I do - every day- I am God Blessed- to be able to sit here paint, listen to music e mail friends, spend time with my dogs- family and more but with this condition- I get no rest some days, even lying down to nap is out of my control, I'll nap when it lets me. Good thing I love to paint & not sleep. I am blessed also with cannabis- which keeps me doing all I love & loving every stroke. Not taking deadly addictive pain medications that won't help. I'm currently smoking Humber Valley Kush for any who can try it.. here I sit still working/playing at 1:50 and will be up at 5 happily anxious to start painting again! That's a testament to a medicine if ever. Side effects? Giggling and a great sleep. I never blame God for my health issues. I blame human evolution, chemicals, man made problems, poor food choices, too much Alcohol, not enough water. Not being educated on many things - like inner strength, peace, meditation.. What better place to realign? The California sunshine. Now if I could pick the perfect plane mate to sit beside me it would be.. hmmm 5 hours they would have to be funny and amusing a little handsome.. One time I sat beside this super nice, friendly funny hunk, we laughed all the way to the Bahamas.. my 2 girlfriends were admittedly jealous- lol so, this time lets try for Stephen Colbert.. but I prefer grey hair.. Jeff Goldblum - yes, he would be the perfect flight companion! Ooooohhh on the fly with the fly! Giving me goose bumps! Or Broadway bear of course. Miracles come true. Broadway lifts Bear... he makes her smile. It's amazing how powerful that is. With Love g These were sent to me by Hanah, you meet wonderful people on a Mushroom Forays.. they are almost over for the season. The photo of the little girl is her daughter (one of my art friends) who Poppy & I had the pleasure of entertaining. I asked mom If I could share the images and she said yes & thanked me for the 'educational talk about my pets with Isabella. Her laughter - worth every second... YES, that is a pink sweater- it's cold on these Canadian mornings.
It was raining, slippery & cold I opted to stay behind & point stragglers in the right direction ;) & draw in a nice dry vehicle. Poppy was in full agreement! I then gave the kids the drawings to color, Isabella did and brought it back to me the following week! She did a terrific job! She was who' inspired me to design the foray sheets. I'm creating a FREE download coloring page soon! Several people died in the states eating the death cap' recently, I want to stress in a positive way *NEVER eat anything - unless you know exactly what it is!' Each Mycological Society Foray is led by someone with Mushroom knowledge - even then they always advise CAUTION. It is a fantastic way to educate children on the health benefits of mushrooms & point out the deadly ones. Storm and Poppy also made her laugh, not advised. They sit like this also on the sofa.. she is comfortable up there, still I am not. lol I enjoyed meeting Hanah and her terrific family, I'm sure I'll meet them again on another Foray adventure. The Mushroom dinner this year was again delightful! Sad to hear the owner talk of closing. Get your kids 'out' on an adventure! With Love. g I can't stop thinking.. thank God, Since I'm breathing- the two go well hand in hand.
I've come to a realization the past week which has me bow my head.. in prayer. A year ago.. a year ago I had a few events happen that changed my life and I never shared with anyone, well- that is not completely true, there are a couple of people who know.. Storm of course is one person - I shared (matter of fact) 'I'm going to take a trip, go on an adventure (a year ago) God let me know. I'd rather not share when or how.. it's personal. I was impatient and thought 'I was going right away..' turns out it took year. Not long at all really - but it can feel like an eternity. Then I thought I'd be going someplace else.. invited by someone else. What trickery God.. you keep me on my toes. I did know I was going to see cactus! They have cactus in California - I'm sure. Who am I? To think I have any control over any thing? I do have control of my choices' God puts before me & promised a year ago- if you put it before me I will go. I will take the LEAP of faith. This past few years in particular have been a personal struggle like no other, failed surgery, marital changes, relationship changes in general and acceptance life is 'different as am I, not worse - different. The past year I was forced to think about things I've not thought about & a few people I need to think about differently for my own PEACE of mind & health. When emotions I forgot existed - surfaced - I became confused. I still am. What do you do when you believe God does have a plan? A specific person in mind? When your constantly reminded of others, drawn to them - pushed at them. Nothing. There is nothing I can do anymore. My feelings are clear. I am proud of that most lately, I am not afraid to the let others I love/like know it. Sometimes I'm humiliated when I realize: Perhaps- others don't feel as we do. lol Perhaps? This is where I struggle with God, 'then why bring them into my life like you did?' Humbled. Not everyone loves us. Will I stop loving them.. never. I love people now who I don't feel love me too much. It's o.k. What matters is what I am putting out into the world. Love & good wishes. God loves me (Whew) & will continue to bless me with those who will... it might take 'about a year. lol There is nothing you can do other than let those we love know it. The rest is up to them. Will people respond to love or will they ignore? Will it be a choice they forget or regret? I don't know anymore.. I don't want any regrets. I'm going to listen to God. I'll try when God introduces me to others to Give thanks for everyone and show them love. Does God put people in your life for you? Or them? I am reminded of a quote, how every day nothing seems to change but when we look back- everything has changed. New bears on my desk- it's going to be a great day. With Love g P.S. Since I'm BEARing all.. Cactus & Caves!! I was promised. I don't think the caves are here.. I think I was thinking too small.. God is going to show me the caves in Paris!! Wait & see. I have no doubts!!! On the weekend My son invited me to the LIFT EXPO, It states on the radio 'Canada' premier cannabis EXPO.. Treating Yourself medical cananbis expo's were the Premier Expos. Seems like yesterday, boy they were fun. Storm still 'a kid'. Now I walk the EXPO with a 25 year old talented, intelligent, passionate & handsome, NICE young man. If I do say so. Of course I had a good day. I did hear a speaker & he boldly stated loud & proud- 'Do not kid yourself, if not for advocates & patients - cannabis would NOT be where it is in Canada Today. Fact.' Dana was also on point and loved the red shirt. How was it? It was informative - But I know it all - Hahahaha!! (Don't all females?) There were many dispensaries, some I'm not aware of yet and know nothing about, some I DO know about and would advise ALL to avoid like the plague. I've blogged about a few in the past. PLEASE educate yourself ... WHO do YOU SUPPORT with your dollar? Are they GOOD people or just money making greedy assholes. Do they believe in what they are doing? Or are they just money making greedy.. Do they care about cannabis as a medicine? Or are they just... WHO DO YOU want GROWING YOUR medicine. What you put in your body. Oh, there were many incentives I heard, sign up now and get your first medibe FREE! Sign here and get 15% off! Sign here and get this sweet T!! For me?? lol I went to the First LIFT expo- a couple years back.. they've gotten better, still not what TY was - I do believe it will become as good in a couple years. What I did NOT like: Seeing the dispensary of the one who 'stares me down in public'. lol & the one run by the person associated with Oxy. Phhhhbt. The VAPE lounge IMO.. I felt not 'sanitary' I went outside and smoked a joint instead. It didn't feel .. 'fun' Life is still about fun. Or very creative to be honest- except for that big GREEN thing and the 'airline girls. I didn't FEEL FUN/comfortable/inspired. Bombardment of franchises - making me wonder & realize - it is what it is. Buyer beware. Phoney people (imo), I did see a couple, who needs it - keep moving. What I did like: Walking around with Storm, noticing girls giving him a wink and smile from time to time. lol Seeing & Hugging many I've not seen in years. Adam & Erin and Adam getting us our TWEED (giggle) stash jars- which I like ;) Hugs from Gilles! My buddy from Advanced - and meeting his lovely wife for the first time, she's heard about me... lol Jimmy! From CannaMart He spied me - walked over grabbed my sore hand (very gently) and started to massage it. Wise man... perceptive. We hit it off and gave each other hugs with each passing! The cream NOW sits on my desk and I'm using it daily! Patrick of Conspiracy Culture - he looked REFRESHED! Antonio was at NORML Canada, Steve & Fillipe from CubeCaps - I hung out in the booth for a bit and I'd have to say.. people were raving about this product. Amy was there in heels giving me hugs! Al & Butterfly grabbed me, unexpected for an interview - I apologize, I heard Tamara (who also loves small dogs) was listening and I told her about POPPY! & California- can you tell I'm ready for some California Dreaming? I met a few new people Storm introduced me to, all wonderful - Of course. I picked up Stickers for Josh's sketchbooks. I was introduced to someone who 'Yeeeeeeeed!' lol at meeting me- and said she has a postcard by her desk! Geez, for that response - soon she'll have a little original. EZRA, from the moment I noticed this man I thought 'what a nice guy'. Ezra is a talented Photographer and more- above all else- he makes me feel at peace being in his presence. Simple. I'm told he lives what he speaks. He wears HEMP head to toe - LOVE IT! It was an honour. He asked to take my photo.. which - you know- is a ? who knows if you will catch me in twitchmode - He makes me smile and I was nervous.. oh well. I of course asked for a photo as well - turned out awesome (below) & get this- I was right about him... he is voted one of Canada's Nicest people!! By ROOTS. I will tell you when it's time to vote. EZRA is nicest person I know, follow him! We all need nice in our lives. I try to be nice - me makes me want to be nicer. lol www.ezrasoiferman.com TWEED knows what they are doing when hiring him, imo. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few many laughs- especially when the 'watering Giant' started to tumble! hee hee I WAS ZONKED when home- passed out in bed at 10. IF you don't know- sure Go. $15. would be a better price ticket, IMO I guess I have to admit: I was Lifted by LIFT. With Love. G "So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you."
― Paulo Coehlo Just before... the throes of passion, Bears begin with the Kiss. With Love G I want to thank the gentleman from Ancient Aliens - with the great hair, who wears custom glass pendants! Giorgio - I should look him up, maybe he is in California... I could listen to him for hours. ;) He amuses me and I want to paint him. Georgia & Giorgio! Sound like FUN! How he said " WE are Stardust!" was inspiring - you want to talk fate- later in the evening Norm watched the same episode (I can't hear it in my studio with my radio playing) as I walked downstairs to get a tea with lilac syrup... there he was again saying the exact same thing! I woke up today and painted at 5. ALIVE!
I've been invited to California! Poppy too.. lol Thank you Stardust. I have friends all over the world who e mail me regular! <3 THANK YOU fellow Stardust! My son loves me more than the entire Universe! He's told me many times. I have it in writing too... lol . He is stardust and surrounded by stardust! WE are STARDUST! ;) SHINE! Sparkle! GLOW! It hit me - WHAM!!! : I want to see a cannabis field - and lay in it - UNDER the stars!! Inspired for future bears! E me - I'll barter ART. Stuff to do! I'm off today to buy Poppy 'Sherpa for her first plane ride!! With Love g I felt like Painting a little Sunshine into Bears day, we've had a great deal of rain here.
Bear is playing with Daisies... as I look out at the Dandelions on the front lawn. Once a day I'm picking up something & bringing it in to paint. I've a nice little collection already. Lilacs on my desk today! Bird is thrilled. Backyard botany in Gouache it is. Planting weekend in Canada the leaves are on the trees. Give Thanks! My art is 'my flowers shared. With Love g I Am Blessed. What does this mean?
Did I win the lottery? Have I gone through life unscathed? No & no. Am I gifted- yes, we all are. I've really tried to focus on mine & will continue to do so as long as I am able - it is also my passion. There are several issues I'm dealing with currently, not easy... still I am blessed. I am blessed because I have faith in God. With it comes strength, power & peace. The most important PEACE, imo. Peace of my own mind- which allows me to fall asleep faster than Poppy most nights. I will give you a perfect example of when I felt blessed this past week, there have been several... I started painting the Bear Pondering' on the log but had to go to the Dr.s - driving home, I informed Storm, "I need a vacation." lol He is aware. I came home to an E mail I had to think about- it was perfect- I had to paint Bear Pondering! Ponder- I did.. the next day- almost complete I had to leave my office again for a couple of hours- diner- etc.. frustrated - I went back into my office to finish bear pondering and as I glanced at my desk- Bear had this streak of natural sunlight fall across the paper - exactly 'on her'- Better than I could have painted and it was a warm ray exactly where it needed to be. I am exactly where I need to be at this point. I smiled instantly, seeing that bear in that light - it' made me feel blessed. That is all it took, a gentle reminder. All that was frustrating me was gone. As if a gentle reminder - enjoy the moment. Ponder no more... painting complete. That vacation I was mentioning to my son... Poppy & I have been invited to California!!! It was the first email after we arrived home. OCEAN, see glass, dinner, entertainment, our own room & bathroom, pool... 'Chi Capital' Poppy might get her big movie star break!? What's there to ponder bear? With Love g It's a long weekend here! So much to do! Play safe!! I am living vicariously through the chronic crafter.. lol
I want to craft but can't as much as I use to, several reasons - mostly I'm too busy painting. I can't remember how we met.. but we did! Sara's quite the crafter & lovely young woman, we exchanged a few email & soon I felt as though we were' two pee's from the same creative alien pod. Sara had a little 'needle felted octopus', I asked if she wanted to barter, as I do. YES! I have my octopus & more! My part of the barter is still being worked on NOW.. it was my reminder to post. Sara a.k.a the Chronic Crafter is a crafty, determined person- her weekly newsletters are always a craft easy enough for beginners!! I get the entire 'stoner thing'.. so be it. Like many enjoy wine at these painting parties, I too even think, I feel like getting HIGH. In reality - I just feel like feeling good. Don't you? My blog, has been a part-time job, this I know- from cartoons & research to persistence as well as constant content is NOT an easy task, it had to become habit. Build an audience on top of it that is interested in repeat returns & POSSIBLY make any sort of income from it-- it too is CREATIVE work it's another reason I like what she's doing. Persistence. Sara was the first to color my FREE Easter page and send it to me. ;) Thank You. I've met many creative beings the past few years (especially fellow cartoonists) but it's nice to meet someone who shares my love of crafting'- so much so- when I see something on PIN- I'll send it to SARA! "Make this! or "This looks easy & cool" - the next thing I see is - it was created in her newsletter. We both wanted to make the Stuffed Stash jar (I don't need a Teddy bear stash jar), it's a cute idea to stash your stash.. I gave her a little 'jar of a reminder to get busy on it- her honesty- admitting she glued the Teddy Bears head on backwards made me giggle, I thought - 'Oh yeah, I could see how she did that!' It's CRUCIAL for beginner crafters to realize -us "professionals" all F*ck up, it's how we learn. Martha makes it look too easy - so when beginners try an do make a mistake they are discourage - I can't do it and don't. DO! Sara and I both are here to tell you - DO! There are fewer things more satisfying as CREATING or making something old new again - in this highly tossed world. I've pretty much already tried' much of what I have seen Sara creating (don't forget I use to teach crafts for years) but I KNOW many of you have not- it does not have to be 'STONER crafts'- all crafts can be changed to use for kids, make a little stash jar for them to hide a tooth or treasure of their own. Teach a little girl how to DIP an old glass ornament even a shell into nail polish - it does not need to be a bong. HAVE FUN! Sara is helping in her own stoner way to keep you inspired another day! Turn off the television and DISCOVER what YOU are capable of! Me - I can summons Wild Blue Jays! My power is endless! As long as my peanut supply is. Sara is Canadian, lives with her honey & cute kitties in B.C., we have quite the distance to go to hang out together! For now we will continue being creative friends on line. Check out her website - it will take you to facebook, instagram & PIN! Speaking of PIN, being crafty- I found a carrot cake recipe. OH MY, OH MY! Using 2 cups of grated fresh carrots and all goodness - here's the thing- I toss all in a bowl and mix- it works terrific! The Butter Cream Cheese icing- NOM NOM! They are as good as I was getting from the little coffee shop - better- I'm making them! FRESH. Know what tastes delicious on a hot day? Frozen carrot cake. Thursday is expected to be 30 something! A heat wave? Get baking now! lol Here it is: http://pinchofyum.com/best-carrot-cake-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-frosting If you visit me - I have some in the freezer- unless I remember it at 2:00a.m. like last night. One more thing, I woke yesterday and said OUT LOUD you are going to have something WONDERFUL happen today.. It did. I was lying down for a nap and Storm called me -I looked up & there David' at the door (one of Storms friends since they were little) standing there, he had a bunch of long stemmed roses & he smiled at me & in his peace-full voice said: "Happy Mothers day, I'm sorry I couldn't get them to you yesterday". They are some of the most beautiful roses I've ever been given, by far. With Love g I want to start the week on a positive note... One night while bear was wandering though the forrest alone she heard a faint noise at first - like humming bird wings fluttering round her furry ears.... singing. Who sings in the middle of the night, alone in the forrest? Broadway Bear' that's who. There he was on top of a tree singing- "Singing in the Rain!" There was no rain. From the second she saw broadway - he made her smile. He was singing with a smile on his face! Fur glistening not with rain but with moonlight, he sparkled as if a million tiny diamonds danced with him. "Come on with the rain! I've a smile on my face!" He bellowed out! He was larger than life... up there on that pedestal & when he leaped down- he could dance! Broadway tapped all over he forrest, jumping from rock to tree with the ease of a gazelle. All the while Bear watched from the trees, hidden but intrigued with his moves & voice.. it was honey to her ears. Broadway knew she was watching. Broadway was watching Bear for awhile before she even knew he existed. As it turns out Bear and Broadway started to become fast friends.. a bit of 'chemistry' existed between them, so Bear thought anyway. Bear & Broadway continue to mingle exploring each other. Broadway seems to be able to make bear SMILE, his jokes, chats - impressing Bear with his continuous tales & leaps & bounds'! He can carve, he's confident, funny, smart, incredibly talented too... as for his physical appearance - he was bears 'perfect pitch'! Bear felt Broadway was a blessing... she had been praying after all. It turns out Bear and Broadway have a mutual love (if not for each other) for Cannabis! It's what brought them together in the first place, Broadway could smell the cannabis coming from Bears cave. They wander often into the garden of Love. Love because it's filled with Gods medicine. They laugh, dance, joke, talk and just BE in each others company, away from the rest of the forest - someone - for a while to feel comfortable, close and cared for. Broadways disappears as quickly as he appeared it leaves Bear feeling confused and alone at times... such is life in the forest. What's a bear to do? Nothing, Bear is USE to being alone, it's no different. She does what she loves to do most, create & have a little fun. Making 'Daisy chains' with Fox and even a midnight dip in the lake... alone. God will send Bear a companion in the future to enjoy the forrest with... soon. That's what God does. With Love g Fall Foray you say!?
I know- it's early but it's on my mind because I was asked if I wanted to draw the 40th Anniversary MST Poster! - by the 'Foray Director' himself - how could I refuse? It's not until September - September 22nd (Storms birthday - another reason I couldn't refuse - hee hee) but it's going to be quite the event and they want to advertise early! In Muskoka - the perfect Fungi Setting - I already know it's going to be a beautiful weekend. Storm has attended past weekend Cain Forays & shared they are incredibly enjoyable & informative, nice to be amongst fellow Fungi aficionados! This year celebrating the 40th Cain Foray - I've no doubts it will be an event to top all others. The MST is educating the masses on Mushrooms - they had a special event at the ROM, educational material printed and promoted, many members have young children and understand the serious RISKS posed when Children are NOT taught about finding wild edible/poisonous mushrooms - many which LOOK similar to what they recognize in the grocery stores. *Too MANY Adults are equally as uninformed. If you are not positive- don't pop it in your mouth. The Mycological Society of Toronto holds weekly Forays in the spring & fall, this weekend was the official first! They have special themed meals, monthly meetings with informative guests, mycologists, authors, illustrators & artists, photographers, chefs, fungi farmers and MORE! Want to experience a NEW Hobby? One that feeds your tummy & soul? Grab our basket, Mushroom knife - sketch book and get ready- Foray Season is here!! Spring Foray Season that it! Can you smell the morel? I've been inspired to create another FREE color download - One to have fun with your little backyard mushroom hunters - stay tooned. With Love G Past Posters.. Made me giggle..
I've started a bunch of simple 'TinyToons' just like this, to help get ideas out of my head & on to paper.. little 'warm ups'. I will also use them from time to time for 'Blog Breaks'. I hope thy bring a smile to your face, as they do mine! Each takes me about 15 minutes or less to sketch and paint. xox With Love G By The Way! I started A 'YOUTUBE' channel with just art and will be loading up more! I hope they encourage more to paint and explore ART! & cannabis. heee hee hee xox Subscribe if you like it & to be the first to see 'Whats Up Doc!! ;) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MupNz_aW7ImpWOYbY5bFg 'Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.' ~Dorothy The Wizard of OZ is by far my favourite movie, I have watched it at least 40 times - every year for as long as I remember - that and anything Gene Kelly - like 'Singing In the RAIN', my second favourite move. Times are changing Dorothy! This is NOT Kansas anymore. 'Dorothy was 3 delightful days of layers, dots, squares, leaves and Cannabis Buds. 'Dorothy was inspired by news, remember the plant 'Dorothy' (a 3 week seedling!) Ultra Health brought to the fair - and they shut them down- how silly was that? What a waste of time & $$$ A PLANT - seedling at a FAIR? Oh my Gosh... wake up world. Legalization is sweeping across America & with it will come mass enlighten on the many crimes committed against NON- violent offenders. Especially against Black/African Americans, Hispanic & American Indians, indigenous peoples. I'm sure Ultra Health will haveDorothy at the next fair. Amen. Dorothy `Click those heels' - there is no place like HOME & I get closer every day. Eeeeeee - Flying monkeys take me a way. Crystal Ball - send me a Lion who has enough COURAGE to handle me, a Scarecrow who thinks before he speaks! - lol & a tin man with a HEART of gold and a can of OIL full!! Wait until you see the rest of my OZ paintings ! Poppy, I have a feeling were not in Keswick any more... With Love g A simple little toon break tomorrow.. ;) BTW*** Yesterday on Instagram- Someone used MY ART to advertise a dispensary in LA!! Stating: Come see GeorgiaToons - gave the full address for the dispensary/dates and tagged several people AND stamped MY ART all over with their LOGO. WTF!?
I called them out a.s.a.p (luckily I was painting and have my iPad on my desk on PIN, so I saw it pretty quickly) and said: REMOVE IT. *** Last time I checked I am NOT getting paid by ANY dispensary to USE my ART to PROMOTE thier company - AND without my permission! ? Do people not think I work hard every day at what I do? I DO. When I mention any dispensary in a blog it is because of 'interest for what they are doing' - no one 'pays me'. Actually, I never even tell them I blog about them. Good or bad. I am sharing with you. PLEASE, show artist SOME respect when we put our HEART and art out there for 'ALL to enjoy'. ***NOT use or profit from- that's OUR choice!! IF you want to use my art PLEASE ASK an YES I might charge you a fee, LIKE everyone ELSE - I too deserve a payment IF I'm helping YOU & your business. I deserve it. I OWN IT! I created it with the helped God (always) Amen. |