Who loves Dogs? ME!!!  I love dogs - puppies, old dogs, big dogs, small dogs, graceful, clumsy, pretty, ugly - pugs, pitbulls - all dogs.  When I was asked if I'd paint a Christmas gift and was provided a few photos of a handsome brute named Max - I took one look at that face - that attitude  & how could I refuse!  
Max's dad is a barber.   I don't know about the recipient but the person who ordered it was  pleased "This is fucking amazing Georgia!" (a girl after my own heart, lol)  I appreciate being appreciated.  Who doesn't.

Then, I showed a friend and NOW I'm painting another even with *no guarantee of Christmas mailing (thanks Canada Post) & she wants to know if I'll paint more...  my reply: until I don't want to.  I can't imagine not wanting to paint dogs, cats, birds animals in general.  Since this is a project I can paint  & work on my newest canvas  (you're gonna love it! If in the Cannabis industry- hee hee) It is how I "see it at the moment" an editorial painting.. I thought I'd share it with you.

If you are interested in ordering a custom Dog painting- the only question I ask is:
What is the dogs Profession?
I will currently accept commissions on this topic & please remind me if you want it cannabis friendly!   I'd be thrilled to co-operate & help educate.

I also ask for 3 photos,  head front facing, a sitting   (on the dogs level) and full body pose- anything... feel free to add any little details - (although the final decisions are mine)  Each painting is on Acid Free Illustration board - you can order it framed or unframed + shipping depending on destination.  8 x 11  gouache 
I do recommend you frame at some point - if gouache gets wet it will 'blend' 
Each painting (unframed) comes wrapped in a plastic sleeve & cardboard envelope.

I can not promise Christmas  Delivery due to the strike.
If  interested send me an e mail  georgiatoons@rogers.com and I'll let you know if I am still open for commissions - I have cannabis to paint! 
I'm excited - dogs are awesome!  My girls are on the list.. I can't decide the professions  with the exception of Scruffy who is a boat Captain, so I guess she'll be next. 
I hope I can help a few of you make a few others very happy this Christmas.  
I would love a painting of my girls...  I guess I better get going on that then. 

Shout out to my  main mentor  'Jesus on this lovely Sunday - as I set up his birthday tree.. hee hee. 
Me & my tree blog, we had to get a tree anyhow, our old tree kicked the bucket with the lights and you can't remove them, Norm in frustration picked up another tree, not real but lovely all the same, it also has colored lights  something I've not seen in a while on our own tree. The old will go out into the backyard for the birds - a GIFT!  Tis truly the giving season.

with THC & TLC
​Georgia

Yep, I'm enjoying these one to one painting sessions.  I think I'll continue, each becoming more enjoyable I had another friend who mentioned to me one day: I've never painted.  Gasp! How can this be?  lol  So, I invited her over to learn how to paint  & it was quite the success for her FIRST painting if I do say so.   Holy!
So many of you are gifted and don't even know it!  

I've decided to offer this to a few people, if you would like to join me to paint - but I've got to have rules, have you seen the movie 'Georgia Rules' - It's true, for me anyhow I need rules to make this the best experience for us both. Want to hear them...   it might help you decide if you want to join me.

Plan on approximately  5 hours & I like to start at 10 a.m.
Be here NOW to paint & learn how to paint... not to get high or gossip.
We stop for Pizza for lunch - no green peppers.
No cell phones.. if you need to look at your phone every 15 minutes or less, stay home.
No tobacco smoking in my home, feel free to join me with a  joint.
You provide the photo you'd like to paint - any subject - my friend wanted to paint a husky  with my suggestion to turn it into a christmas card and forcing a imagined twist to the photos.
All I ask is you  TRY,  follow my directions  step by step to create a masterpiece.

I supply - all supplies for you to leave with a finished painting & instruction on the next steps should you want to continue painting. 
You supply snacks - I prefer healthy & enjoy also baked goods & cookies.
You must like dogs  BUT listen to me when I ask you to: ignore my dogs.
I choose our painting music, dress in comfortable clothing  so you won't mind if you get paint on them or dog hair... mostly paint.
You allow me to share our images of the  experience & finished product on  my Social Media 
​ so people can see, I am still being social & you learned to paint! 
Express an interest in painting.

Let me know if you are interested (e me) ...  I'll book an available date & we shall create!  

I've actually invited a few friends that would travel quite the distance, that lesson includes a say in the guest room..  in progress.  Painting is proven to calm, heal, help people express themselves, inspire & more - learn a new hobby, there is no time like NOW!
Create, use your brain & heart instead of letting the TV use them. 
I watched the DOC: The Red Pill.  My opinion: Do not waste your time.

More Chritsmas & cananbis next!
​I can hardly contain this 'Christmas feeling' this year.
With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Not mine.. that's pushing it. I think people who already have the tree up are pushing it- lol We do have the outside tree- it has to go up before too much snow but my inside tree does not go up until the weekend... so much to do!  

I just found out (from Alexa) it's  #giving Tuesday! I'm giving my time & skills already.. 
Today I'm teaching another friend how to paint! I'm on a mission- put more painters on the planet..  and starting new canvas. I've also been commissioned to draw a few- DOGS for Christmas gifts - one for a Bulldog in a barber shop- you know that's going to be fun ;) This cold, wet weather has been difficult on my bones - Thank God for Legal Cannabis or there would be less painting & more napping & I'm also baking medicate carrot cake today, someone I care about seriously hurt themselves & I don't want anyone using addictive 'pain pills' for an extended time.. besides how can anyone resist my carrot cake? ;)

What are you giving? Have fun!

TODAY is #giving Tuesday! I'm giving this original away on Instagram to someone who comments & tags a bud who might be interested,  it can easily be framed (not included) with a frame you PU at any store that offers frames for about $20.  * IT can not get wet- or it will ruin. Please remember this IF you win it.  I'll choose the winner when I wake and announce it in the a.m..   ​What can you give today?
Smiles count so does time, love, listening... 

When I do hang the stockings - I do hope Santa puts some bud in them this year!! Woo Hoo! Legal in Canada- You KNOW there's going to be many a stocking filled with cannabis in Canada this year & many to come! 

With TLC & THC
Georgia

​Check out Ginger - she absolutely  loves Daisy.... & Daisy loves her. 

This by far one of the best weekends I've had in a while starting with Friday morning breakfast & day with Storm & ending with a painting session in my studio with Madison.  
The Original cricket Club member!  & as I look at her photo holding her flamingo  a smile crosses my face because it seems like yesterday she was in pony tails and we where getting ready to go swimming, play with Larry - the gecko - make some thing incredibly cool - like a lady bug flower pot wind chime! When I taught kids in the studio  was by far some of the best days of my life.  I've blogged about Madison before, it was nothing new to have a kid ask if they could stay over and be my helpers - which was something I could use (kids & crafts = mess)  especially when I was offering full days  in the summers, it was a great way for me to offer families with more than one kid - free classes in exchange also. I had repeat clients & some with 3 or more kids - and I understood how expensive things could get.  ;)  

I couldn't believe when I saw Madisons incredibly cute baby on instagram! Time flies & it is 'the time' because she's not the only kid I taught having children' - it's so fun & amazing to witness -  I can't resist as I think - hahaha- I shall teach them all crafts, wait till they are older - do I have stories for them - "Your mom ate a cricket!"  "Your dad use to pick his nose with his pencil & show us  because he thought it was hilarious", "Your dad brought his pet Duck everywhere!"... "Your pet pig ate you moms fancy high heels and she nearly had him for breakfast & that is why you are at this last second  craft class! (so mom can cool down)"   lol  Oh my gosh  I'm giggling..  - when he/she was 8.  
How did this happen.. time flies.

& time flew on Sunday, I lost all track as we sat, painted flamingos & discussed all from birth, babies to buds.  I was of course happy to hear Madison is educated on cannabis but I knew she had gone to school, finished her education & has a career, married & now a baby! Life - as it is.. she continues to be educated, passionate & creative and that smile makes me think she's 12 again eating a grasshopper - just so we would get on with he craft!  How blessed am I that Madison visited and painted - 15 years later - wow.  ;)  Now a MOM herself, a beautiful little baby girl  4 months - I remember how difficult those times could be - not as peachy as social media portrays it to be for sure.  Madison has a terrific family, husband & friends- I've no doubts she will be a great mom - wait until she teaches her daughter how to paint, what a lucky little girl.

When the kids were little I'd usually ask each of them - "What do you want to be when you grow up""   I often heard "an art teacher, like you!"  It's true - we had fun & created many masterpieces in this basement...  I of course took all of them for their word - lol  so when I hear,  when I ask NOW: Are you still painting, still working with art?  
and the reply is "No."  I usually say something - like "Well that's a waste of a talent!"  lol
and they are not shocked.. they usually laugh and hopefully they pick up a sketch book later.
I saw it! I can see the talent in kids & adults still - it's  energy.  

Once we sketched our birds & I explained acrylic paint and how I paint - she did 'her thing... just like then she was 12 - I admired it then & NOW.  Don't forget to do your thing! 
I remember her brother & sister too- those were not always perfect situations because siblings still have a tendency to aggravate each other- even at summer camp. These kids were all talented and  lovely little humans & still are today - even if they don't make  signs that say "Reindeer parking here!"   & I'd also give that credit to mom & dad who were two very hard working parents & always put the kids first.
Kids & parents, thank you - Time of my life.

I absolutely enjoyed every moment painting with Madison and she is welcome to join me again.  I be neat to get all the cricket club kids - over for a painting classes and bong session ;) hee hee  
Grateful doesn't begin to describe how I feel about my life most days. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia

I love Oranges & apples..   peeling an orange has become a task I no longer am able to do & it's one of those things that you don't realize how awesome it is - until you can't do it, I have to slice off the peel - this also is not an easy task because i can't grip a knife to hold it with any strength... let me tell you - it sucks when you want an orange, see the orange, have access to the big plump juicy orange Orange but KNOW- cutting that orange is going to physically hurt - so you grab the banana - again.   Don't take peeling  your oranges for granted... for several reasons- if they come from California - the price is going up! 

Crusty Rusty called me just now Grumpy & I get why - (me too) and fuck if he is not correct again- all these movie stars in California - with these fancy priceless homes & cars - how about you get together & invest in several water bombers?!  Never mind the price of oranges the cost of land & life - human & animals, birds, bugs even - is all that matters .

I also like apples- I do eat one a day & I share with bird - his favourite is McIntosh.. I am very grateful I bit the bullet when I purchased my iPad & got the extra Apple care insurance - my hands in the morning don't work properly... I have to exercise & medicate just to limber them up before i paint & the other morning I felt my iPad slip from my hands onto the kitchen ceramic floor but I could not grip it is my life depended on it- I watched in slow mo thinking "Oh Nooooooo"- shattered.  It apparently could not be repaired and was replaced!  I am grateful- it would have other wise cost about $800, with the normal insurance to replace.. so - if you can learn from this do.  No one wants to drop the iPad intentionally, I felt like a doofus - it had all my work, art, photos etc.. anyhow- lesson learned - looking for a new case & keeping out of my hands until they are nimble.

It has new features - I love this 'comic book thing'- poor Storm, I sent him so many photos when I discovered it! lol   Anyhow - it's back to work.. this time change still has me thrown - getting dark at 5 has me ready for bed by 7! (I know I'm not alone- tis the season - I'll get through it) but it's o.k. because I'm up at 5- ready to paint by 6...  ready to enjoy painting, apples & oranges.

New Christmas & cannabis comic next - it is the Santa Clause Parade this weekend after all!!  Ho Ho Ho!

Ponder this:  Norm bought a beer from > Walmart < yesterday and the guy at the cashier asks him: "Do you need a bag?"  They charge 5cents a bag...     
Norm says: "In Ontario it's illegal to take alcohol out of the LCBO without a bag- so Yes, I guess I do - and I'm not paying for it."    Hmmm...    They gave him the bag of course. 
There you go...  different rules for different drugs and make no mistake ALCOHOL is a drug   & let's see  how many times the BEER store will 'threaten us' with a strike this hot summer - NOW that Walmart carries - beer-  I bet those days are done.

Perhaps the Post office needs competition.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia 

With times like Trump...   Lest we forget.
War - what is is good for - death, pain, suffering, loss... heart ache.
If I painted a poppy for every Canadian who died in the war(s)  I would not have enough days to paint in my lifetime.  I don't agree with war but I am thankful for all those who gave their life to defend what they believe to be the better way.  

The poor suffer most in wars, the poor lose the most in wars - their lives.. still today - men return from war  damaged due to the violence they witness and are EXECTED to preform - look at he most recent PTSD shooter in the USA - and for what?  Still  - how are soldiers rewarded?  Most are not rewarded, they return and suffer with mental memories which haunt them for life, they struggle mentally, financially, with family and many- too MANY commit suicide.  

Respect is deserved, bow your head for every parent who lost a child to a WAR.
Be silent for every child who never hears a parents voice again - because they had to go to war - what for?   Now we live in a time where many are fearful of a war- caused by a selfish titan who rants on twittter and calls people names- president- no he does NOT deserve the respect to be called president. There is currently a war already going on in the United States -of America a war against anyone who the Donkey thinks is below him - pretty much everyone on the planet.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in France for Remembrance day & I've know doubts he will bow his head in silence to show his respect for our fallen and those who have perished  ALL over the world, because he's just that kind of person - not because he is  our Prime Minister.   I am grateful to those who fought to keep Canada as it is and the fact that WE STILL carry the image of being PEACE keepers around the world!  My mom will be marching in a parade tomorrow & will be carrying a flag - thinking about all she has known and lost including my dad - if you see her  - don't wave and say HI! - lol
​I don't want her tripping or skipping a beat!  hee hee  

100 years  &  how many lives do you think in total  lost because of war?
Rest In peace & Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice - lest we forget.

with TLC & THC
Georgia

Well we finally got busy and  sorted out the basement, Storm's moved and we decided NOT to rent out the apt... instead  it is my new Studio chill zone!  I asked Norm yesterday: before you go to work, please carry down the easel - Today I paint! & that is exactly what happened - I spied a tall canvas - the next thing I knew I had sketched and started painting what I call:   HomeGrown Homeboy!  Jesus is my home boy & he is thrilled Canada has become legal with cannabis , hopefully ending much unnecessary suffering... over God's medicine. 
Happy Jesus - yes he is. Me too!

So much for my Halloween monster..   this painting will take several days- more cannabis than I've painted yet to date & it makes 'ME smile -  It makes me want to throw my arms up and say - Thank You for this glorious day & I can't wait to get back to it!!

I 'feel good things in the air- not just witches & goblins ;) 
I want to add I made a conscious decision to NOT have my computer, e mail or social media in my studio, radio only... I like many of you WASTE too much previous TIME scrolling when I should be creating.  I can be in a GREAT mood & see something on social media and suddenly I'm grumbling... this is me taking back power.   Doing what I love, making myself & others happy.

It does have counter space,  a tiki island (hee hee) a space to sit and chill, read, consume cannabis - a cannabis bar if you will and  pups & paint- who could ask for anything more? BIRD even flew down & spent a few hours- it was priceless.  I do have (always) extra canvas & paint for any brave enough to come & joint' me ;)  Wear dog friendly clothing and bring snacks! 

New art next.. have a peek in my new studio & thanks to Kat of Kats gallery for framing all the original art you see for my own mini Gallery ;) The girls and I love it. lol   

​with TLC & THC (lots)
Georgia

I love Sundays - a day of family, rest, relaxing, fancier meals, quality time, a day to putter.. hopefully enjoy 'what you love to do day' (if not every day)... but this Sunday we are legal to smoke cannabis  - no threat of going to jail for a joint - AMEN - never forget at one point - that's all it took.   I am beyond grateful now to hear Canada will deal with past simple cannabis convictions...  it has plagued minorities in particular and I'm elated Canada is leading by example.  Those days are over!!  That being said.. on my mind:

To the cop who gave that first ticket, only hours in:  DICK. 
To anyone not use to cannabis & driving impaired: Duh.
To anyone STILL judging someone for cannbis use: Fuck off, there are far more serious things in life to stress over & focus on.
To anyone upset by my swearing: Educate yourself - Swearing is proven good for you *ESPECIALLY for those with chronic pain- VENT it out - BUT not women - oh no.. we are STILL stigmatized for swearing - ONE more fucking way to  judge WOMEN- Fuck that. (more soon).
Paul Benardo - Fuck that! Why EVEN waste time & put those families through that, he is the reason I consider capital punishment a good thing. 

Studio news.. I have had so much happening the past few months & I'm feeling better mentally - why? Because I KNOW what I like  & what is GOOD for me -  alone time - lot's of it. :) I love to paint & create - it makes me happy, brings me peace & helps me heal.  Painting & cannabis.  We are responsible for our own happiness. I've found my passion- Painting & making others smile with my painting.  I use to beat myself up - not socializing enough, not being seen (most understand my struggles with this) & this past week it seems the only 'advocates' who get any recognition are people who are "out there"  out at protests, faces seen on the news all the time.  I KNOW there are countless others who have helped this change - EVERY single person who has ever spoken up for cannabis use, even those who have done so within their own families and small groups - THANK you.
Many do much and you never hear or read about them...  Thank you.

THANK YOU To Justin Trudeau for LISTENING to Canadians.
I'm happiest doing exactly as I am - I still socialize & have some very good friends (thank you) .. but this is me.  I was thinking I'll open the studio - why? This is my time to enjoy painting,  I've ben sorting and decorating but I will have my new studio space open to friends only for now.   For now - I just want to PAINT & have fun... my girls & I accomplish this daily.    I feel a big Canvas coming on!! Im going go crank the tunes and paint & pay with my girls this Glorious Sunday.

New bears next  & then some HOCUS POCUS!!!
Halloween is near are you ready??

With TLC & HC 
Georgai 

WOW!!  Pinch yourself! 
Let the Growing begin!  Mind, Body, spirit  & Plants!
I woke up and celebrated even before out of bed - I said: Thank You!

Thank you God Canada is NOW legal for recreational cannabis use, and the lines to purchase are proof it's long been overdue!  I thought I'd paint a Canadian image' I have sketched - I became overwhelmed thinking about EVERYONE who has helped in the education of cannabis  and the many ways they did!  I'm especially grateful to those who battled in court (it must be exhausting)  but when you know you are right you should fight!  Thanks to ALL who stayed strong and firm with their decision & justification of cannabis use to family & friends, that might have ended relationships due to simple ignorance.  NOW many will learn it's  not the horror stories you've read about, pay attention to wording'.  
I thought too of those who have already passed and used cannabis as their medicine and not here to witness this awesome history today, adults & children.  

Today is a day to rejoice - then I realized many people will still have to wait a few days - all purchases with Ontario cannabis stores  arrive in the mail  BUT  *Oh, I seriously laughed out loud when Alexa informed: Canada Post might go on strike - GO figure.  
I smoked the normal amount today... it is just another day.  
A day with slightly more freedoms and LESS judgement,  this is Gods medicine.  
Let thy food be thy medicine -  you can eat cannabis!  TRY - IT's LEGAL!  Give thanks!  Thank you Justin Trudeau - promise kept -  I KNEW you would!!
In my lifetime...   hee hee hee.

I can't remember the last time I felt this peaceful, relieved, confident & 'Happy' on too many levels today! My evening is not over..  I'll relax this evening with a joint while watching a movie or two joints even - & I won't have a hang over tomorrow!  
No fear mongering allowed!  

                       Be responsible, be nice... be Canadian - what's changed?

Nothing except the wording.  

PLEASE never drive when ever you are impaired or distracted by anything  (especially cell phones), there are already drivers on the road who are not 'great drivers" without any substance!

 IF you are 'that' worried about cannabis & your children -  there is no better day that today to have the conversation - chances are it's been discussed on many a playground.  
Kids are smarter than we give them credit for most times- tell the TRUTH - not sure  Go to the Canadian Government site...   smoke a joint. Know the facts. 

Now put on some Tragically Hip! It's been one year  -since Gord Downie left us - lets Celebrate him all over again - I've no doubts he would be happy about today, Eh!

With TLC & THC!! LEGAL - recreational THC! 
Georgia

* is this not the same as extortion at this point, is it just me?  Talk about timing.
 Just chilling with my girls on this chilly history changing afternoon...    Amen.
Finished painting of Ginger in the garden 2 will be up loaded- when finished! lol 

One more sleep & cannabis will be legal to smoke recreationally in Canada... I can hardly believe it myself.  I'm almost in a trance - I have 3  projects on my desk- all in celebration!
The last 'combination of leaves' I LOVED - so much I re-painted it yesterday. It is the perfect symbol  of my two loves Cannabis & Canada & it 'Pops off the paper' with it's bright colors & shows how I FEEL! Excited! It's the perfect logo imo ;)  I'm thinking it would make a cool T'  !!

I'll admit I'm thinking about my American friends and how they will feel tomorrow- I imagine .. not that pleased.  Americans who consume cannabis and are in business KNOW that Canada definitely has gotten the upper hand when it comes to cannabis & legalization. 
Tomorrow Cannabis will be bought & enjoyed starting in Newfoundland ending in B.C.    We have 6 times zones in Canada- hee hee - is that 6  times we celebrate 4:20? - I bet he Newfies do (I love Newfies).  America has changed their mind about letting Business people in the industry 'cross borders' - after saying only weeks ago - it was going to be a 'No No.    & soon they will change their mind about legalization - I hope... a little tricky for them as they have PUT so many behind bars for cannabis... & it is absolutely used to keep the minorities down and locked up.  

Canada is leading by example - in all ways.  We are not going to go crazy, we are not going to turn into lazy pot heads, we will not have an insane amount of car accidents.. our kids won't all turn into 'Psycho's'   -instead they will have the knowledge & choice toby safe, reliable medicine and experiencing cannabis in a educated & enjoyable way will become the new norm - we will celebrate freedom of choice first. 

Shift happens- I feel this is a monumental shift for Canadians and the world!  
For more peaceful times..  more understanding - less judgement.   Amen

How are you celebrating tomorrow? Me not so much, my studio won't be ready, I will still smoke a few joints and smile- but technically - I've been legal for years - so I'm happy for everyone else, NOW.   I'm still painting of course, my friend CrustyRusty wants to smoke a Peace pipe - under the Peace bridge! I think it's a great idea! If not so far, I'd consider joining him... instead I'll be at home, peacefully painting while I smoke my bong, joints and eat medicated carrot cake!  Nom Nom.  One MORE sleep.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia