A little something for everyone! 
If Storm was home I'd give him the mushroom card: I love you this MUSH! 
The fox - WTFox- lol I don't even know where he came from (not one of my best I must admit).  The Bear I thought would BEE a neat little reminder from someones lunch box one day...    The Canna BE yours? Makes me smile that cute little BEE - a mushroom BOOKmark
because my gift of  LOVE to 'all' is to encourage the gift of reading! 
I'm currently reading:
How to Change your mind (still) & 'loving every page the Canadian History makes me proud!  

It's Valentines day & I LOVE me!  LOL   I've snuggled with the girls, listened to music, played hide & seek & sent Norm an e mail suggesting what would be great for dinner!  With a glass of wine- a craft beer for Norm - cannabis for me & Ice cream for his sweet tooth - I can't wait.  'I' cut my hair (short) - that's ALWAY refreshing!
Yeee Hah - Self love watch out! lol - All kidding aside- we've been together 26 years and have a common LOVE so why not enjoy the evening and acknowledge the love we've had for each other & still do, especially as the parents of our son &  doghters'  hee hee.
Why not- who needs an excuse for a good meal made with love?  
If your single & you LOVE to cook- are'nt you the lucky one tonight!   

Sorry these Valentine are a bit late, it was important that I show myself some love today, 
I imagined a studio barn - big enough I can have the girls run from one end to the other to chase balls - and work off some of this winter restlessness - I remind  them frequently-  Spring is not far NOW!  It's never too late anyway - that's the thing with Valentines day  & I don't agree with is the 'DAY' part.​  IF you NEED a day to tell someone you love them - well,  I guess it's better than not telling them.  I know some people struggle with such issues like saying 'I love you' (& meaning it), I get that too - if your single enjoy treating yourself to something  a little special tonight - WHY wait for someone 'else' to TREAT? 

Use your Valentines anyway - don't forget to tell yourself FIRST.  I Love YOU.
Who needs a day to say I love you? Say, text, email it any day you please, PLEASE! 
No one knows what tomorrow brings... hopefully a funky new fungi painting.  

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With MUSH love on this day Universe!
 TLC & THC
​Georgia   

Click on the image for a printable image! Have fun - xo!

Valentines for beautiful little black girls! 
This idea came to me while  looking at vintage valentines - to try to get a few ideas for cannabis cartoons.. as it happens I stumbled across one of the worst Valentine cards I've ever seen & the only thought to enter my mind is "When  is this EVER o.k.?"
The card mentioned was a 'black faced' little boy with a rope around neck (actual piece of string)  - stating:   Be Ma valentine.. I'll be hanged if you so no.                
It seems black face in general was a "humorous valentine" - topic... why I don't understand.
Who the fuck drew that? How was that EVER o.k. in anyones mind- never mind the person who signed it,  as a card creator I can't even fathom making such a card. I believe cards  make people happy, spread joy - make us laugh & yes many are rude but this is simply racist nasty, hatred.  It broke my heart to think that actually was seen by people never mind  enjoyed by someone...  & how would little kids feel who saw it? Black children? 

If you don't understand the hype around Gucci's black face sweater - or blackface- do some research, it's black history month so the timing is PERFECT for education!  Google images - or PIN even - black face images were used to 'make fun' of  others and most are seen in a very derogatory way - The person capable of creating such a card(s) is racist & ignorant. Then after looking for a bit- I noticed how few black children are ever portrayed in valentines at all - in art! Remember the fun sheets we had as kids, sure there are animals, cats. dogs, rockets but very few black children. I always had black friends growing up in Toronto, I don't remember what valentine they would have got, although I was big on cartoon characters - so it was probably Wilma or Betty... still. 
WTF? 

I've created some valentines for beautiful little black girls to receive & give from other little black girls or white girls to give their black friends -(boys too of course)  It's ABOUT LOVE
All shades.   These little beautiful ladies are so cute- I enjoyed drawing them, painting them and will paint more. I was intreguided to learn of all the hair styles & the fact hair is such a hot topic, for example i LOVE  afro hair I think is adorable and stunning on adults - men & women  I never realized the issues around it.  Black Hair braiding IS a FINE art - I can't even imagine how long some of these hair styles take. 

Such ignorance can't be erased from the past- I guess it's good we realize it finally & hopefully CHANGE - Children never deserve to be dragged into ADULT politics or judgement.  

Happy Valentines day! I love kids- all kids, all shades - they are the most creative beings I've even been fortunate to work with on this planet- the best thing I can do is CHANGE this Valentine situation - starting with the sheet for Beautiful little Black Girls! 

With THC & TLC
Georgia 
Click on the image below to print, cut along the black lines- glue to card stock- stick on someones wall, locker, school book or door, slip into your little girls lunch box...
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This is my second attempt at this spotted cat - it's not a easy task but I sure enjoyed myself.
Natural medicine opens ones mind - we already have natural medicine IN our minds & bodies.. Cannabinoids are found naturally in the body  &  so is DMT ,  there is still so much about our own bodies we do not understand, we only need to take time quietly to listen & learn.  Painting these dots is so frigging relaxing - TRY it - just paint dots... I'll try to get them more round' in the next painting. An elephant is what I might try next after I paint a sweet little hedge hog for a far away friend.

I understand Cannabis & Psilocybin assist me with stress,  chronic pain & a better mental attitude... I know this when I wake up 'Happy' at 3.a.m. in pain but excited to paint, excited for another day (all things considered), heck- I'm excited to clean my closet today - since my feet are deformed- I no longer need any high heels - they no longer spark joy - the same goes for  MINISKIRTS! LOL.  Adios past - you serve me no longer. 
​I am grateful for this medicine every single time I hold a paintbrush.  

On my mind lately...  my son sends me messages where he is a 'talking chicken' & I cannot believe how amused it has me - to hear a chicken say "I love you Mom"  has me giggling like a schoolgirl.  It does not take much to please me.Ω

I read Bruce McArther was a Scarborough Santa for years- YUK- OMGosh - what would you do with that Santa Photo?! When you find out your kids on a serial killers lap, I have not been following the story as I find it very sad all those men & I don't think our police force did a good job & I'm not sure why..   Politics, Judgement...    who knows.

I woke today - determined to go to Ripleys Aquarium, it's going to happen - soon... I'm going to go & sketch and look at some octopus,  it's good to have goals & this is just one of MANY I'm going bring to LIFE this year.  

It's  - 0- today!  caWoot Woot!!  I might take the girls for a stroll... if the sun decides to shine.
Have a wonderful, creative day,

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

The stoned Ape is a  theory introduced by Terence McKenna which more or less attributes apes  advancement/speech to psilocybin use.  Terence believed that psilocybin mushrooms were the "evolutionary catalyst" from which language, projective imagination, the arts, religion, philosophy, science, and all of human culture sprang. McKenna's hypothesis concerning the influence of psylocibin mushrooms on human evolution, is known as "the 'stoned ape' theory."   It's a different perspective  - to which some disagree.   
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I find it interesting and agree with Terence - imagine being a chimp and ingesting  psilocybin mushrooms, cannabis - or any natural medicine that creates an altered state' - what on earth would they be thinking?  They would be thinking  "wow- check this out.."   and like many humans would want to share their highly stimulating experience with others - it's what we do. Still.  
Stuff to ponder while I paint.

I'm thrilled with my stoned Monkey ape...   he has inspire a few other stoned creatures.

JustinTrudeau was in Keswick the other day- At Sammy's Chicken!  I was sent a message as it was happening & I contemplated driving over for about 3 seconds... the twitch won.   ;(
Not that I'd know what to say - other than:  THANK you!  

If not for cannabis, psilocybin & other natural medicines that have been consumed since the beginning of time - where would we be? Probably still slinging poop at each other -  that's still happening too (how could we forget with Donald running the show) but in a few more years- we will not only be having better conversations but experiencing better health thanks to ALL the Stoned Apes who continue to educate.  

​I wish Donald would try psilocybin -I imagine his conversation would go like this:
"Oooooo ooooooo aaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaa... (nibble nibble) let's discuss climate change & what can be done.."
 
With TLC & THC
Georgia
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This weeks painting lessonon my Instagram account is on how to paint a sloth.
I'll start by giving you a hand on how to draw a sloth- it's SUPER easy - trace your open hand.   TaDa.... Sloth outline already hanging upside down - now just paint it brown! 
Brown with bits of green - add some leaves for fun - and your done. I guarnetee you each time you paint this sloth it will become easier & better with each try - it would make a sweet little valentine painting for someone :   I'll hang around with you, anytime!

Im in a loving mood',  love for the planet & all living creatures on it.  Do you know what message is being repeated in: How to Change your mind - the book I'm reading...
'Love Conquers all.'    It's got me on a mission to spread some love... I think I'll paint some cards!

Try to paint the sloth...  It's easier than it looks.  Paint it anycolor you wish, I think a purple sloth would be even cuter - treat yourself to some peaceful, relaxing art by paitning a sweet little sloth & then imgaine those great big gangaly arms wrapping around you for a hug!
It's what I'll imagine on this -23  blustery day, lots of Snow is expected to start - hot coco is on the stove & the paint is wet!

With TLC & THC
​G

 

Cock a Doodle Doobie Dooooooo!  Acrylic on Canvas.
Cocks in the cannabis field and POLITICAL BULLSHIT.

This painting represents a  part of the current cannabis industry. 
Run by a bunch of cocks all trying to be the head rooster in the cannabis farm - have you seen cock fights?  My painting speaks for me. 
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Fuck I'm pissed off today - after reading about this bullshit in our community & I'm clearly NOT alone, I have lived here over 25 years and in the restaurant business socially witnessing much over the years...   all these politicians who didn't have any issues drinking at lunch meetings - FUCKING hypocrites!

I also know a few who have toked a time or FEW- SHAME ON YOU!
I read one councillor said "we already have a problem with drugs in the community" - this is fucking priceless coming from someone who sells ALCOHOL - YOU know what's a bigger problem in  Georgina >>> ALCOHOL ABUSE!  FACT.

The Mayor remarked -"legalization won't take away the drug dealer on the corner" - No it won't Margaret-  YOU deciding NOT to allow a dispensary - will for SURE KEEP THE 'ILLEGAL DRUG DEALERS ON THE FUCKING CORNER.   DO you realize the revenue we just GAVE AWAY? To AURORA I GUESS. I wonder if that has anything to do with this bullshit decision, so much for 'legalization' when people - who really should not even have any say in what WE do in our own homes as ADULTS - with a 'now LEGAL substance' - not allowing us to even buy it locally - SPEAKS volumes.

ALL the business lost. Do you seriously think people will drive elsewhere to buy their cannabis but come back home for Lunch, Dinner, a movie or to even shop?   If you do  believe it your a dope.  Nope - it won't happen - Georgina  you can kiss those dollars GOODBYE.  

Reality/statistics/facts show us  (if you don't want to think it or admit it fine..) BUT  people (minors included) WILL drive ELSEwhere to purchase cannabis & party it up elsewhere (it's what  we do - it's called human nature) and sadly some returning home will possible get into an accident -  REMEMBER this COUNCIL MEMBERS - remember this with your decision to make people drive ELSEWHERE for a legal substance.  One proven far less harmful than alcohol.

I'll fucking remind you with an email every time I read about another impaired death on Woodbine.

I've got to admit I e mailed Rob Grossi this a.m., (our former mayor) so upset.. (at least he TRIED)  & it hit me.. this battle we have fought for so many years - for our sons medicine - to educate...  to try to show how many children it helps...   why do I bother?!
I feel today I've lost this battle... I feel defeated.  
​In my own fucking home town.
That SUCKS.

Taking a break.
G

My next canvas is a statement piece & the timing is perfect- I'm finishing today! Arrrrgh!  I'm reminded again why I'm not on FB I hear it's really ugly at the moment- or Juicy' what ever you choose to call it -  I'm off of it... I read enough yesterday of what M.E. wrote to know I don't want to read anymore.   I feel bad for anyone who puts up with crap for a paycheque as I've been there myself too many times.  The more I read the more I thought of Jodie in a new light & I can't help but feel bad for all the stress she must be experiencing and not for 'her own actions', imo she has always been impressive & professional in her talks and her demeanour & when your husband behaves like an ass what are you gonna do? We have all been there, most of us anyhow.  This is a little more than behaving like an ass.
A wife should not be punished for the actions of her husband -visa versa- just like the saying a son should not be punished for the action of his father.
IF this were the case - we'd all be in trouble.

I was struggling with this painting because I know women who are struggling with sexual harassment in the industry & no one is safe.  I started it a few weeks ago & then was told by a friend her boss is again threatening her with loss of employment if she does not comply and I got all flustered and walked away- I don't want to paint in anger.
Where do you go for help? Who do you ask? It was only a matter of time & it's far from over there are many horror stories - it's EVERY industry but because this industry has been ILLEGAL for so long it's been permitted to grow & thrive. Pun intended.  

I  'lol' yesterday when I read  a post where Dan Bilzerian (what ever his name is) posted about this "#metoo shit  getting out of control.."  & another man replied: that's priceless coming from a guy who's kicked a woman in the face, broke another woman's leg & pays models to be with him"  Wow. Thank you to that gentleman for speaking up & SEEing the problem. If you behave like this  yes, I guess you might be a little worried.
Thank God for #metoo,  maybe in a few years women & men will   #  #notmethankfully

It's already been going on for too long, here is an article to give you some insight: ​https://www.revealnews.org/article/in-secretive-marijuana-industry-whispers-of-abuse-and-trafficking/     Men & women are being abused mentally, physically & financially  consistently taken advantage of by those who have money & power.  
Usually men - Cocks in the field raising a ruckus -what else is new?  
I am able to see the cocks because I also know a few gentlemen in the industry - thankfully . & for this reason I give thanks or cannabis legalization in Canada - this sexual harassment  bullshit won't be tolerated - no one should be worried about not receiving a paycheque for the job they are HIRED to do - without fear & constant stress from predators.

There is hope in legalization across the nation!
​Accountability & professionalism & Product Quality are what will survive in this industry...  Be nice.  
Time to paint this grey day away!

With TLC & THC
G

I'll expose my cocks tomorrow.. lots to look at.

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What did I do yesterday? Cleaned my ROOM!  At the start of the year I read about a book where the author said 'keep your room clean' - meaning the mental space in your head - it stuck with me & I took some of the advice mentioned - I'll consider reading the book next. It was time of a new perspective - nothing fancy but it all sparks joy ;) & my bed - custom made is great- I actually think I finally know what I'm going to paint - in the spring so I can keep the windows open.  I have no children to worry about so I proudly display my cannabis in a designated area.   It's clean now * comfortable, I tossed junk, thinks I've been hanging onto for years - why? No clue - all worthless, some broken -what ever- it's gone now.
Toss that trash!

Speaking of tossing trash look who's talking trash...
Marc Emery is all over the news again - the self proclaimed Prince of Pot - I can't help but think - he is done' another one taken down by the #metoo #timeisup movement - #whosnext?   If the rest that comes out on him is anything like I am currently reading he is  off to jail again - for sexually abusing women & using his power in a negative way.   Jodie, her 'career' is over too,  I'm guessing - even if she was/is a victim - she was also a partner who seems to be well aware of everything else going on & handled it all professionally as she stood by her man - stand by your man-  phhhhhbt.  I had a friend me tell me someone that works with them closely is also being accused of rape, someone I met. Yuk.. it makes you feel dirty just knowing - I feel sorry for all the young ladies & men he TOUCHED.  I offered thanks this morning to Michelle Rainey, she warned me then "stay away from Marc & Jodie Emery -  they are not as they appear... "   she wasn't the only one.  I am thankful I listened - I've seen it myself - it is easy to get caught up with all the fake smiles & cameras and "we love you" screams to Marc & Jodie at events -  do you understand WHO you scream that to?   I was black balled by the Emerys  & "groupies" because I did not kiss the royal couples ass - (which I was told on several occasions)   Amen,  Absolutely -a blessing in disguise!   

When, I read what he himself posted on the cannabis culture fourm & was posted on twitter - I wanted to puke in my coffee - HIS OWN words - & it reads like instructions  on how to rape a woman in the ass - and then ends with how to ignore her complaints when you're done - I guess for the next time you rape her.  HE IS A PIG & ALL who watched and allowed - are just as bad.  He wanted the attention - he got it.   'This'  is who people have 'looked up to' in the cannabis industry, no wonder there have been such struggles.
This  is someone you want  to hang around?  Is this is someone you support?  
I have the feeling  a lot more is going to be exposed before we hear the end of it...  I could care less if I hear anymore  - I'd rather clean than dirty my mind with what I might read. Paint peacefully than give either of them any more consideration...    I was made aware of the other side of them both years ago.    Thank God.

The sun the moon & the truth ...    who's next?
'Bad boy, bad boy what you gonna do?...  What you gonna do when they come for you?
'Boys will be boys...            'Boys will be held accountable for their actions..

​Back to painting some beautiful natural medicine -true beauty in this world.
Have a peek at the cutest Poppy ever below.
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with TLC & THC
​G

Not this Georgia - Georgia in Australia like rats. 
This Georgia likes to find other Georgia's online and paints them little gifts - because:
                             "Us Georgia's need to stick together!"          lol 
WE are All lovely creatures - inside and out, I choose to surround myself with other loving, talented, compassionate beings... all named Georgia.   hee hee

It takes me from my comfort zone painting I don't know what for I don't know who...  gives me an excuse to try something knew, I clean my pallet & mind * LET GO  & I paint with TLC as always, knowing I am going to bring a smile to another Georgia's face on this planet,  luckily US Georgia's all seem to LOVE animals and commonly have all sorts of pets - when I was first asked to paint these rats I thought, why can't it be a dog - but I can see Georgia loves them so I decided to love them too  & invite them to a TEA party!   

The first 1/2 is time-lapse as seen on my instagram  is 'base painting.  I needed a break & forgot to 'resume' in the afternoon. I know she will like it. the original is on it's way...  
I've made a new friend named Georgia - I'm really making these friends because I'm getting bad with names. Smart huh!?  I'm not just another pretty face ya know.  ;)     

Next -the blood moon I hope to see tomorrow evening! 
Make a new friend - TRY, what have you got to lose?
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With TLC & THC
G

Trying to expand my knowledge on a daily basis..  just because we don't go to school doesn't mean we shouldn't learn something new!  After learning about the egg of life this chicken  appeared - lol.
  
I think it's a reminder that I have a canvas of big birds waiting to be finished - on the agenda for today!  I have a new favourite beverage - Chaga coffee (I call it, because I like it brewed that dark) with 1/2 a lime & a big dose of honey! I find it rather energizing & love the smell of the lime in the morning. Wake it all up! 

After learning Sacred Geometry - I know the egg came before the chicken. 
Did you know ALL eggs start the exact same? ALL....   like this:

ALL.      Therefore - we are all the same,  all connected.        ^ PROOF. 
Be Nice to each other... we all start the same as a tiny egg.
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I love my girls.. they are the best art critics and lap warmers.
It's the year of the pig... next.   Such a sweet little pink pig.. wait & see.

With TLC & THC
Georgia