It's officially summer... perfect time for a summer vacation - break.
Summer & just over 100 days to cannabis legalization, every time you turn around your reading about it, I have an abundance of material.  I'm going to try to focus on positive when it comes to cannabis art & keep it currently Canadian. I highly recommend the Cooking On High - on netflix. 

I'm tired of Trump.  
Everyday I feel more drawn into the hate that swirls around everything Trump... sucking me down into a spiral of hopelessness for America.  I get very heavy hearted thinking about my american friends (I've met so many over the years, sent so many past cards...  I'm sorry,  frig the last  thing I want to do is add to your misery at the moment,  (I am afraid for you)  I get why I am so pissed off...  I care.  I can't turn on the TV & forget what's happening.  I don't understand how any sane person can support him and all his evil.. he has me fearful for Americans, let alone the rest of the world. What do you do about it?
We are BOMB barded with his antics & lies - daily & hourly.  I am TUNING OUT.

I'm taking a social media break - Todays post on IG will the the last for a few weeks if not longer - we'll see.  I've set up my camera again and am working on some time-lapse art lessons. The one I posted -- sorry BTW, I can't load it onto my computer - if you want to see it it's on my IG account- which is currently private because I like to check out everyone if I can  &  'accept all'.   It's a vid our cat and I was trying out some new gold paint - OMGouache! It makes me tingle with excitement.      https://www.instagram.com/georgia.toons/    so you will be see more of these when I resume. I do know they will help some learn how to paint- as This is how I have learned  & still have much learning to do.

The past 3 weekends I've spent completely  alone, no speaking, no socializing.. painting and peace.   I get up at 5, nap, eat, watch what I want, go to bed when I'm beat and don't argue with anyone but the girls  as they all stare me down while I try to enjoy a bite... or Bird when he goes on a squeaking tangent for attention - a "Bird! Knock it off You little Feathered F*...!"      - He does, I giggle and he swipes a smack at my head in a "fly bye'.  

I feel I don't know how to live with 'others  it seems at this point.
& do feel all I seem to do is make everyone angry, when I try to talk about current events- I'm told  -I'm depressing.  It is depressing.   What are we to do?  I don't believe turning blind eye helps, I can't 'be amused' by the current movie just released.  God has a purpose for me - it is to draw, I know this not because of my cool name ;), & no, I don't literally hear God speak to me, not even on 'drugs'.  I know this because it is what I love to do above all else and seem to do best -it calms my brain & lifts my heart.  I know this because people are  touched when I share my art with them, especially when they do realize I don't want anything in return, I have forgotten who has got what over the past 10 years - the brain thing meant to happen, I can't possibly keep track... all I know is it is when I feel LOVE in my own heart is when I share something special with someone thought my painting, cards, cartoons, crafts.   My art seems to make people 'feel' &  it's NOT all about feeling good.
 A lot of time for Reflection 

The next few weeks posts will be mostly  images   & few words.
I won't be showing my finished art - only hints of what I'm currently working on while trying to avoid  any Trumpinsania Mania.  The next few weeks I'm pulling a 'Monet's Garden -he painted in his own garden,  surely I can find as much in mine.  Everything is NOW on the verge  of blooming and I'm going to paint one canvas every day by the grace of God. Acrylic - all sizes, gouache as well.

I'm pulling a Monet so I don't feel like a Van Gogh  I just want to be Georgia'.
In many ways like Georgia... without the younger man,   It's such a true statement (in the article) - it was o.k. for all those OLD ARTIST men - like Picasso (who raped a 17 year old)
BUT not for Georgia.  Will double standards ever cease to exist? 
www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a14033/georgia-okeeffe-0316/     
   
Thank you for your continued support... you know who you are.

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

It's almost 9 a.m. you won't believe the day we have had! lol
Yesterday,  the girl & I went for a short drive to a big pond.  Hoping to spy some geese for my painting, I love birds of course Canadian Geese are in the top 10 - watch this guy being attacked by a goose protecting it's babies.. hee hee what a good guy - I'd give  him my original if I knew who he was it has me giggling.  This past week I was crying about geese, someone attached and killed a bunch of geese & a little one survived. Who does shit like that? I don't care if it is a kid or adult - they are sick, they need help. They need to go to JAIL. They'll 'IF caught' get no more than a slap on the hands and probation- our priorities are  F*cked up when we put people in jail for 'growing pants' and others - who are clearly cruel & sick  - remain free.

We are seeing our own gun violence, two little girls where shot by someone aiming at another - he has already been caught,  Amen.   He will go to jail - forever I hope.

Back to yesterday, Daisy LOVES her amazing Aerobie (I highly recommend)  a very expensive Frisbee -  Cheap $2.00 frisbees she destroys as she carries them back- usually after only 3 throws, the also expensive red kong frisbee are crap! $15. She can't break them but they are floppy and don't  go the distance -  but this Aerobie  $20.00 (I found one - it was how I knew it flew so well)   t's so easy for me to throw,  light in weight and goes far! & as long as I take it from her - she won't chew on it,  great for a dooggy WORKout.  Yesterday, she took it into the pond to get a drink! It floated out and sank - the water all muddy and she would not/could not then find it - I was pissed! lol  Grrr.  
I woke today - made coffee, read the paper and thought  - let's Go!  By 6:30 we were back at the pond walking around and there it was!! Just under the waters surface at the edge enough I had to jump in and walk a few feet with the frogs! We were elated, hee hee.

Back home & in the Pool for an hour! The air was still cool this a.m & the pool was warm! Now, I'm ready for bed - LOL   No... - NOW, Im ready to paint! A strip has been started about marketing cannabis - I'll share next,  my goose has to be finished and a tiger by the tail.. a lama.. and crafting kitties, another 'drawing about a past experience... my plate & pallet are full...   & and don't forget Oz!   It's gonna be HOT!! I plan of staying cool by the pool - giving thanks to God for such a beautiful day and all we are blessed with.

I'm not the only Canadian who is not currently shopping USA BTW Read about this woman:​ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pocketbook-patriotism-hallman-1.4709439?cmp=news-digests-canada-and-world-morning
Being here watching what is happening, feeling as though we have no say at all-- it is the only way many KNOW we can make a difference, HIT TRUMP where it hurts- MONEY.  I have already paid an 'American crafter' for  another service - IF I believe in the Artist- I don't care where they live or who they are or who their president is - but I will try to buy all other stuff Canadian (especially groceries - and that IS easier than you think. Just not anything from the USA until he is GONE. #buyCanadian.

Well - the girls & I have another full day to ourselves, seeing as it is fathers day and Storm took his dad fishing,  I hope ever dad spends the day with their kids, not the T.V.  BECAUSE that is what it is ABOUT.  Happy Fathers day to all deserving DADs!
​& all the moms that have to be dads too.

with THC & TLC
Georgia

I get it.

Have you watched 100% hotter?  
It's all about beauty & the beast. 
The beast called BEAUTY' .  
Insecure, lonely, sad beautiful people - afraid to be - themselves.  
What will happen when make - up doesn't cut it anymore? 
Your guess is as good as mine...
I guess they will follow Anthony's footsteps  sooner or later.

Afraid to leave their homes, afraid to interact with others without the mask.
Who are you?  Can you be seen as you truly ARE?  Hmmm? 
My mask is off... with it came off the rose colored glasses. 

Thinking about Anthony, all he witnessed, lived, tried... tasted,   I get it. 
It's enough to put a sour taste in anyones stomach & he was witness more than most.  
Suicide is still taboo - because people do not want to admit they ARE part of the problem.  We are all part of the problem. Have you watched Audrie & Daisy?
 IF I had a daughter I would sit her down & watch it with her  & TALK about it.
*Talk about Alcohol while YOU are at it.  It is a common denominator.

In a world FULL Of humans - to feel so alone... this is the problem.
What does  'it' matter? The money, travel, food.. all stuff.
​All stuff that does not matter when you constantly witness cruelties against each other, he was aware of this #metoo thing, if I had to guess - in all his travels,  he's witnessed more than most and was just tired. I get it.

I am so tired some days.. mostly due to this condition  attacking the right 1/2 of my body, from head to toe - spend an hour with me and you will witness it, I guarantee. I've even doubted my ability to travel lately, France seems so far away some days,  traveling to the mailbox  feels like an adventure.  The constant reminders that so few understand or try to understand  if what frustrates me the most, I therefore enjoy days of solitude -where no explaining is necessary. This past weekend I was alone ALL weekend and felt very refreshed at the end of it.  I was very much in the NOW.  
I have had 'family' throw it in my face..  which was a terrific lesson- You should learn to walk/run away from people - get them out of your life 'FAMILY' is just a word- not everyone deserves to BE in your life- no matter WHO they are. 

With examples like Trump running 'the show' my trust in humans diminishes daily.  What if Trump attempts to commit suicide & decides to take a few countries out as he goes?  I think he has clearly proven how unstable he is in countless ways..   
Anything is possible - clearly he is president after all.

Yes, this painting depicts how I feel, physically.
I'm sorry my son knows how I feel above all else.. but he also understands events in my/our life &  how 'I got this way'.  He KNOWS I try every day to be better, to be positive to be love...   to just BE.

I don't need or want pity- this is more or less me  "coming out" because I KNOW I am not alone, I KNOW many feel like I do.. I know some young ladies in particular feel exactly like I do & have  a harder time NOW with social media- it's an entirely new level of added pressures for most.  

Watch Audrie & Daisy- worried about your kids and cannabis?
Watch Audrie & Daisy and learn what you would be concerned about.
My art has saved my life time and time again.  Focus on your passions.

I do often tell people  "If not for my brain pain- my life would be perfect.."
it's learning to LIVE with the PAIN.  So far so good. 
I also have  incredible Dr.s  who Listen & TALK and keep me here without antidepressants' & remind me: I do have reason to feel the way I do.. it's NOT all in my head.
 
I know I push people away - constantly.
Some look forward to it- then they don't have to SEE what I am living with. 
For those that remain thank you for your understanding & love, all others..
​
Fuck you, you're not worth the mental energy I could be using towards painting.

Suicide rates are on the increase with Canadian women:   I get it. 
​globalnews.ca/news/4274136/suicide-rates-women-men-canada/
Clearly, I AM not alone.   
For now... I am in good hands.  
So is Anthony.
Gods.

Back to Sloths & cannabis next.. back to painting what makes me smile.
Thank God.   Make yourself SMILE.

Dear Anthony - I get it.
Your call.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia
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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.

 

Our on Forays I've noticed a few things besides the mushrooms, birds & chipmunks - trash.
TRASH - Garbage left by trashy people with no respect of our 'living' room called earth.
Seriously people - what's the problem?
You can't carry that empty coffee cup any further?
That empty pop bottle too heavy to tote now that you consumed the content? 
Worse - every time I've gone on a foray chances are I stumble across  a condom. WTF?  
You are a dirty PIG if you fuck in the woods and leave your condoms there for others to find and nature to insult. 

What the fuck are you doing fucking in the woods in a public parks in the first place?!
This is not acceptable behaviour- there are rooms, hotels - we don't need to find your trace in OUR PUBLIC space - show some respect for others & yourself.

There is nothing nastier than finding a beautiful edible chanterelle - with a used condom beside it.  Following this grossness is cigarette butts!  Talk about ignorance and carelessness  and again I find myself wondering why? Why be out here in the wood surrounded by everything natural & beautiful - peaceful - if you're the type of person to throw your cigarettes  on the forest floor - you don't deserve to be there. 

Many occasions I wear rubbers myself - the GLOVE kind -  & pick up others trash, while I wait for mushroom identification to occur.  It's easy to get a garbage bag full in most cases.  I recently discovered a woman who lives locally on IG - she calls herself The Ditch Bitch- and she cleans up others trash- in my neighbourhood!  I decided to thank her with a little original (below)... and it inspired my gnome.  
Make a difference.. pick up trash - better yet- DON'T drop it in the first place.

A keep your fucking condoms on your weiner until you get into your own car or home thanks -  for all those who do leave 'parts of themselves' in the forrest, your trashy treasures left for us to discover: 
​May a tick find and bite you where it counts.

With TLC & THC for nature
​Georgia 

An awakening from a nap today drew me to one conclusion...
Stay outside & offline as much as possible.
This is what is best right NOW.

I'm going to do what I love to do...  paint.
I'm starting some new editorials too.
It is tiring - words, when I'm confident I can accomplish it with art.

"WE" had the best shopping experience at Walmart (finally, thank God) - with Poppy on the weekend. It restored my faith in Walmart employees (Keswick ones anyhow)  & a new understanding of service dogs  - pint size as they may be..  was very much appreciated. Thank you, made me feel good all the way home- pulling my new 'fancy' lined bundle buggy.. lol  -  Thinking to myself - (head held high')  Go Ahead! Judge us...  (those driving past).  When's the last time you walked anywhere let alone carried your purchases home.  
Thank you Walmart the struggle has been real & now I feel it is over.
We needed that. .. So much so Poppy is posing for a Thank you card.
I shall deliver it on our next adventure.

I'm not even 'opening'  e mail for a few days - unless it's Jim Carey - asking if I want to hang out and paint - in the middle of nowhere.  He is one of two, I currently relate to on Instagram.  Until then.

I am in good hands...   Gods.
With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Below : I finished the 'privacy screen',  all it needs now is a clear coat and off it goes.
              It gave me an idea for a fun little privacy screen of my own.. stay tooned.

My third gardening beauty.. taking a little break.
Ladies- get control of your cannabis- 4 plants - learn how to grow your own goodness.
Cannabis is  a beautiful, interesting, vibrant plant & it's 'the female' which gives us the bud to heal our hearts.

Beautiful just as every woman is beautiful. Many different strains - just like US!

I feel if more women learn to grow it it's a step to empowerment!
Grow your own medicine! Write some books - teach others.
Grow your own and continue to grow.

Inspired by love you can not fail.
Plants love love.
​Seeds, soil & sunshine.. TLC and time.


Check out this young female Canadian Cannabis Entrepreneur  -  TIMES are changing Canada! It's high time!   ;)
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With TLC & THC
​Georgia

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

Lot's of time to think. 
Now that Storm has moved I find myself thinking about moving on myself.
Why stay 'here?  For the dogs... for the pool?   A Gazebo...  STUFF?
Why stay?  Is this 'house' worth it?
Why stay?  Convenience?  Comfort?
There is nothing convenient or comfortable being in a house where there is no love.
The dogs love me..   :)   Thank God.  Bird too. 

I'm taking some time off - going on a mini 'silent' retreat.  
I enjoy not speaking  - it physically gives my face a break, not speaking means not triggering my condition - and there are days I will do what ever it takes to try to get  break from 'this, the past week between the weather (pressure from rain),  added stress - I had 3 conversations on the phone each time I explained first - "I have a condition that causes me literal pain to speak on the phone"  so I don't like to repeat myself, thinking it  would be addressed by those in charge, so I don't have to repeat over and over.. Especially NOT to someone who just wants to hear gossip.
I want to go directly to have problem addressed  promptly - wouldn't  you?
                    Do you think any of these strangers cared?   No.  
They didn't give a fuck how I felt - so I thought why should I -  and I became BLUNT.  
Blunt & quick to the point & WILL again if need be.    
They wanted to 'gossip'.. and I don't give a fuck about gossip, nor do I have the time - I have better thing to do - like paint!  It has made this past week a nightmare, physically.
No medicine seems to be helping and I have absolutely had enough.
I can't even paint through it - lots of napping going on.

Time to take a break, go within & catch up on art work a few are waiting for, thank you for your continued patience,  I'm grateful people appear to understand - the longer I take.. the more thought  I've put into your art.

The personal project  I am currently working on also requires more concentration & focus,
time to take it to the next level.  

                With God all things are possible & the possibilities are ENDLESS.

Georgia 
​with TLC & THC

There is this good news: Finally.  

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