Blue moon... I was blue too.
Halloween, I did not wish to promote. 
I did create art .. I'll save it for next year
I'm actually testing out new paper!  Getting my usual black paper was a hastle..
NOW  available in a pad form (thank you Universe)  I love it &
I've been extra busy - playing with it.

Mental health Monday - blue Monday.
I don't know about you but I am physically tired and mentaly zapped. Punn intended.
There is too much going on at the moment - hard to believe that some are more worried about the POS than the Pandemic. Or rather - the mayhem expect to  ensue after the VOTE.
Another lockdown is  imminent because the Government... no, because WE (HUMANS) can't get our shit together and stay home for 3 weeks. Or wear masks when out in public.
Add  the time change and tell my pup that 4 am is too early to go out to pee.
Yup, I'm pooped.  I know I am not alone.
Many are way more tired than I am - like essential workers.  
Thank you.

The snow is beautiful -  it brings a blanket of calm and cold, perfect for napping.
It's more important to my own mental health to slow down like winter sometimes demands.
I hope you (whom ever you be) are taking time to rest - it is essential - more than your work.
It's work to stay focused and not allow depression to consume.  
I've got a painting on the easel, one on my desk and sketch pad on the coffee table & 4 blank bird houses on my kitchen table... it is essential WE all work - even if we are staying at home all day- see it as an opportunity to become better. Mom's see it as more work  I've been reading. 

At anything... that's the best advice for mental health IMO - learn a new  hobby that you enjoy.  The rest will do itself.
Alcohol consumption (drug in general is ) UP.. I know myself - have felt like a glass of wine more often than usual - so I've decided NOT to have any.  it is an educated choice I am making- alcohol is a depressant.  Alcohol is addictive - very.  
Seek help if drinking is a problem as I can guarantee you, it is a problem for others around you too.  Don't choose to make this  pandemic experience worse with alcohol. 
Smoke 'a' joint..  if you can nap and then  get creative.
I hope I get energy to get creative in the kitchen- some cookies are calling!

I am focusing on editorials,  it's how my own mind ' vents'  and then...  I smile.
On my mind - Ho Ho Holidays.  Lot's of material this year- go Figure.
Stay tooned.

Halloween 2020 - the fact that it is even considered is just..  fucking stupid.
REALLY?  Talk to your children & explain...  a human life is worth more than candy.
It's ALL about $.  Money or humans. 
Candy & costumes have to sell!  Trick or Treat!

It's proven after each holiday & celebration, like Mother's day, the long weekends and soon ThanksGiving... two weeks later more are sick and some die. Because WE can not stop socializing for a few weeks.  The 'Brass Rail '- a famous strip club in Toronto infected over 50 (I can't rememeber details, I just shook my head sort of thing..) how many women do you think got it- besides the strippers?   I wonder if they want to be there, I doubt it.
If, as all things  - men are run/influenced by their penis... if this is an indication of covids future - 'were all fucked',  with or without a penis.

Holidays, hormones & halloween - can kill this 2020 - is Halloween worth it?
Perhaps it's a time to really discuss these 'Holidays' and what they represent.
There ARE countless halloween crafts on one - many books and endless internet ideas.
If a parent wants to celebrate halloween - I'm sure it can be accomplished safely without the actual Trick or Treating.

To take a child out to get candy IS  selfish & risking the lives of others... for what?
I don't think many pumpkins will be lit- not as many doors will be answered... regardless how cute these little beings are (especially in cute little costumes)
NOW is NOT the time.

It's Friday & I just read Trump has COVID & due to his obesity and other health issues - he might not do so well...  
Is there a feeling of celebration in the air?

with THC & TLC
G

I think this Halloween will be a no brainer'  - tiny superheros - all in blue.
From head to toe in hospital gowns, booties, gloves & masks...
 the ultimate 'Covid Costume 2020' 

ONE SIZE fits all... boy or girl.
It would be a safe start...   will Halloween BE? I don't know.  I don't care. 
I wouldn't want a bunch of germ carring demons visiting me for a sweet treat... not this year.   Not that we expect to see anyone - kids or adults. 

I think we should skip it.

With THC & TLC
​Georgia

It's apple picking time! Apple sauce, apple pies & turnovers - today I'm trying rice pudding with apples and raisins- why not!  "Care for a little puff of apple dearie?"   Halloween is also on my mind, one of my favorite painting seasons - every season is my favorite.

Leaves are yellow - just turning red & I can't get enough!  Storm was up and we walked the woods & discovered many mushrooms- this year many are commenting on the crazy about of mushrooms they have found this year & here is no exception. My son said I look years younger & rested-  he is correct- about the rested anyhow.  I can't believe the difference in how much better I feel- every day.  My psorisis is better! Is it from all the fresh air or the sauna that I now use 3 times a week - (love it), who knows but it's better - I'm curious to see if it continues over the winter. 

My mind has shifted.. to blog, be on the computer at all - is a task - I used less data than my phone allows and have not watched any netflix - could it be -I'm internet 'FREE'.   No longer the first thing I NEED to do when I wake or the last thing I do before bed - instead of looking at my computer - I'm looking at stars.  I can't remember the last time I felt so good, at peace & ready to paint!  Currently on my desk there are cards & 2 paintings started.  Weeee

I timelapsed my witch you can see it on my instagram account if you wish, who is your favorite Disney villian? Favorite Halloween character?  Norm & I had our first fight up here...  he brought some halloween props. that I told him NOT to.   Suddenly I was looking at 2 coffins again   (up here surrounded by all this BEAUTY)  & I'm having NONE of it.... fuck that,  Halloween is DONE!  OVER.  The stress, debt, arguments we had over 'a holiday' - was insane & NOW he see's it clearly TOO.  No one will see them & I'm not going to look at them like I did the last place - coffins everywhere, he knew I mean business as he took them to sell them on kijiji  & they won't be back. I have to add- ME digging in my heals was triggered by several people shared a very sad story with me up here..  apparently, there was a local man who did the same thing, some great 'halloween display' - everyone knew it...
I was told he got into debt (been there done that) over Halloween, his display & he committed suicide.  

It is heart breaking because I do understand the stress they must have been going through & the arguments they probably had- I had them too.  
If your spouse is crazy about a holiday - If I were you - I'd get it under control - it can get out of hand and become bigger than you imagine & create all sorts of problems: Hoarding, debt, exhaustion, injury... divorce.

​Hallowwen is just a holiday. Christmas is just a holiday - not worth DEBT OR STRESS. 

We're off on an adventure to see some leaves! 
Keep creative! 

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

I wanted to paint something special in my new painting space..  my homeboy emerged.
Good.God.

It is when I am at my most tired and grumpy... there He is lifting me out of the  dark well & making me smile.  My imagined Jesus - I did not look at anything when painting Him I just enjoyed myself and expressed LOVE.  Thought about good times & people.   I WAS in the MOMENT. I was in the NOW, THEN.  hahaha.

Before I knew it I was sketching with a brush Jesus in the garden - the original HOME grown homeboy  -hee hee- growing Gods' medicine.  Cannabis is mentioned in  the Bible fyi. I added some tattoos because Jesus would be and everyday kinda man don't you think?  I doubt a suit & tie guy. ;) and will still add more as I go along, when ever the desire strikes me.   Inspires me.   Lights my spark.  Celebrating with Jesus because there is much to celebrate here in Canada!  Other than excessive packaging and shortages..  and Visually BORING packaging.    lol 

I love Jesus, 'No' -I'm not religious...  just as some love and are followers of The Kardashians (ugh), Brad Pit, Iron man.   etc...    I love Jesus.  He is my homeboy, rock star.. positive role model.  As real to me as buddha to others - he makes me want to be a better person and yes, I feel him close to me  several times during my life when I needed him most. Thank God.
Therefore HE is my saviour more times than I can count.

Someone e mailed  'they don't bother to pray because they're not sure they still believe'.
I responded: If I lose my faith I lose everything. I also believe 'Prayer  changes things.

We should never hate anyone simply for who they love, admire or put faith in..   the power of prayer will have this  guy know hell. This 'MOST recent' shooter in the USA was hate filled fuelled  by TRUMP, anyone who denies this is in the dark! Turn on some fuckng lights - the light inside of each of us... the spark- is LOVE & It can outshine Hate easily.  
Light the spark - GO VOTE. 

Want to see some looks of horror & disgust - wear a 'Make American Great Again' hat in Canada. Hopefully it's just a - in poor taste costume.

Now I have Jesus in my painting room- reminding daily to  SHINE! Do what you love!
& teach only love..  & inspire with art ...

VOTE.   VOTE. VOTE.
Please Jesus!! I believe in the power of Prayer!
Let Americans Make America great Again by VOTING out the DONkey.
Jesus & the Devil on the same blog page.. lol - I know who wins! Ha!
AMEN.

With TLC & THC
Georgia

Hee Hee Eeee!!!!  I can't believe Halloween is less than 10 days away! I've got a few sketches  -SCReaMinG to be painted!  Hocus Pocus  is one of my favourite Halloween movies - look at them & I love Bette Midler - a spooky halloween story for kids!  I did watch it several times - the costumes get me too - the entire Halloween Vibe is one of  fun  for kids to believe in witches.  Do you?   I do.  I am not one. lol    I believe those who claim to be are dedicated and serious of their craft  (many good witches with 'healing spells & wishes, too)  & should be respected like everyone else. Hocus locus is 25 years old - time flies... not just witches!
               
          Hocus-Pocus  Let us toke this! It's  Halloween  we need to focus!
Every time they inhale a child's spirit, I giggled because drawing them toking was a 'no brainer'..  Witchy Woman see how high she flies!! You can imagine how much enjoyment this painting brought, I thought of everything from the movie to my friend Carm (redhead), Sisters, costumes & other movies! I already know 'WHO' I am painting tomowwor - hint:
Bubbles will be involved.

Cannabis helps me FOCUS - so my poem came easily!  & Cannabis helps me WORK - I KNOW many who are the same..  speaking of work Norm & I  worked at getting my new painting space  (almost) ready and I must say: the Girls and I are already LOVING it.  I also made a 'artistic decision'  for me it is a *no computer zone.  No e mail, No social media, no office distractions.  It is to PAINT, relax & hang out with my girls & possibly occasional human. hee hee   Thank you Norm  - after working all week- he certainly had no rest this weekend.  ;) Good thing he doesn't DO Halloween anymore! 

There will be a few more joints being lit this Halloween. *Please be careful with your Halloween Edibles.  I'm reading about fines- a fine for having it in the vehicle??
HOW the fuck are we to get it home - IF NOT in our vehicles? Here we go...
Dear police: DON'T TURN US in to SNEAKY pothead criminals (in your mind)  IT's LEGAL.
These cops who are not even giving a weeks le-way:   It's 'not very Canadian' of you, Eh.
Now, if YOU are driving & puffing - you are asking for trouble...    getting a ticket for having it in your car- come on!  
I remind myself it takes time, I understand the excitement & NEWS still needs to be reported.  I can't wait to see what Justin Trudeau & his family will be for Halloween.  
He apparently is the Hottest costume this year in Canada.

Back to Halloween,  I read a bunch of witches are casting a spell in the USA, a woman here was just charged for it (really).  I tried to draw a "spell" for inktober and it put me in a  grumpy mood just thinking of  intending evil on others (not that I don't understand the sentiment ) that's why I stopped drawing inktober.  Perhaps next year! lol 
I enjoy painting fun & love & cannabis and bears., dogs, nature, birds & buds... 
who has time for hate.

These witchy women cast a spell on me - the Halloween painting spell! 
Bears will have to wait  I have an inspiring  costume idea to paint!  No racist crap please.

Witchy WOMEN!?? how High will you fly? Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
hee hee

with TLC & THC (lots)
Georgia

We had one of the best Thanksgivings  in years...  go figure.
It just was.  It's what ever you are use to - we know families it's nothing to have 10 - 23 people over every Thanksgiving - Cowabunga!  As awesome as it must and can be at times - we are a family of 3.. well five usually at special dinners (not including our pets) and that's fine with me.  We had two thanks givings - Saturday & Sunday Storm joined us, after a walk to watch the girls catch the Aerobie & good laughs (I must get it on film! TODAY! - It's going to be 27 here! Get out the bikini!)  we enjoyed our turkey dinner the second time around - when it tastes even better!  & Now... Now  I officially LET Halloween take over!

I've so much on my mind with Kavanaugh being sworn in-  the way HE behaved, let alone the FACT he is a "S U S P E C T E D"  - "A L L E G E D'" RAPIST) - remember I don't have cable so I actually thought at first I was watching a skit of SNL when I watched him testify- is this a joke? This is their supreme court judge...  to even have these allegations.. this snivelling baby??          Holy -              God bless American.
I mean that, very much.  You need it.  

I can't even speak the other 's  name any longer.  Is he not the most insecure, self centred  'President' ever...  it's like watching a  socially shunned, awkward teen at this point who wants to be prom king and if he doesn't get his way - I'd bet he becomes a school shooter.  
This is his focus for the Americans: https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-dropped-1158786  ...I have too much positive' to focus on like Canada & Cannabis.

Halloween is inspiring to say the least & as you are aware this is a house of Halloween fans (retired fans)  I think Norm got his 'FIX' for the year with all the coffins he built - I can't wait I'm going to try to paint the 'Sea monster', I remember this movie as a kid & it terrified me. I don't think I've ever painted him before - a challenge  it shall be, today a Halloween Kitty glancing back at us... are you ready?  he purrs.

 I AM!
 
How many sleeps!?
How many more days until Canada becomes legal for recreational use in Canada??
8 days.. 7....6...

With TLC & THC! 
​Georgia

I would buy this place in a heart beat If I could afford to fix it up... My favourite apple is the MacIntosh.  Made in Canada   ;) 

I watched the classic movie only to see it was 'Fritz'  (not Egor' as I thought his name was) the humped back assistant of the Dr. who tormented Frankenstein until he becomes violent. 
Beaten & teased while tied up - when he gets lose he kills his tormentor,   go figure.
I'm not overly thrilled with this painting, it didn't turn out as I wanted- I'll do another better... I know why- I was in a grumpy mood.  Still, rather than sit & stew- I force myself to become distracted & paint. Even though he is not as I planned in my mind - I felt better after painting him.  If only he learned to embrace the flame & see how it is used for good, like burning my medicine daily.  
I'm going to give this one away to a Frankenstein fan - interested? 

Do you want to see Norms coffins? You can  & go on a virtual coffin ride (what ever that is - we have no clue) the coffins were purchased for 'Pumpkin Inferno!' In all sizes In Penetanguishene by their tourism department and will become part of some big event they have every year- I googled & the photos of the giant pumpkin sculptures lit up are impressive! Have a Peek: 
http://www.discoveryharbour.on.ca/dh/en/SpecialEvents/HalloweenDay/index.htm
If you go & take a ride please hashtag #peschelprops   I guess I will find some #coffinride  on IG so I might SEE what this virtual coffin ride is exactly.

Next:    Love is Love..   
with TLC & THC
Georgia
​
About Bill Cosby... GOOD.  
Where he DESERVES to be. www.cnn.com/2018/09/26/us/bill-cosby-sentence-inside-the-courtroom/index.html   & I hope it sets an example for the rest...  NEXT?  
​3 to 10 years...   closer to 10 would be better.  A few women will feel 'safer' at least, not that the damage can ever be undone.

I've been so busy - I forgot to show you my Tiki's...   and before they all find new homes - I better share, a few now are gone to new homes, walls and gardens around Canada. As each one leaves I feel a slight tinge of sadness - good bye little friend- lol,  but overall gratitude - Happy to know they will be making others smile.  Painted with TLC & THC- they are meant  to BE sharing positive vibes all over!

I've posted them On IG under the TIKI tree' but I have been forgetting to post them here... today it's Boo! Halloween Tiki (still available) if anyone is interested - It will look awesome up for Halloween & all year, especially if you are a fan of the Fright Night Holiday - as we once were.  Speaking of Our past Halloweens,  I have to laugh... if you've been following- you know how I feel about coffins - I resolved to not care- Norm likes building them for Halloween,  it's his time, he makes $$, he seems to enjoy it   -so the minute 'I let it go' - HE got an ORDER for 20.  >20<  6 foot coffins + more... Booo Hoooo Hooo!  lol   I assured him "I don't care as long as my bed is build first."  Weeeeeee! never boring. 

Have a peek at the TIKI to date- The Canadian Tiki - Daisy couldn't  take her eyes off of,  the TIKI that are gone/sold  will state #NA (not available).. I STILL have tiki swimming in my mind- as soon as the studio is set up I plan on resuming - a couple of 'PET custom tiki' have been already been ordered - Im excited to return- but for now- it's still all about Cannabis as the date gets closer! Excited to start todays painting of one of my favourite (sexy) Canadian symbols!  

I almost ate a caterpillar (moth) the other day..  it snuck in my bowl when I was in the pool for a dip and I ALMOST did not put on my glasses when I was getting ready to have another nibble of my pineapple - what a sense of smell it must have,  now painted it along with a Daisy from my garden as a tribute to my furry friend! 

If you are interested in acquiring a TIKI  - the smallest tiki (sold) for $400.00, the rest are  slightly higher depending on the size of the TIKI.  It would make an awesome one of a kind gift - order now- because I have no clue of when I'll get around to making more.  BTW- Packaging &  Shipping is EXTRA.  I can't wait to see them hanging in the studio, I wished I had remembered to take a photo of them all in a line when I had them- oh well.  
I'll have more tiki to show you in a little while including the 'custom tiki'!

With TLC & THC  
​Georgia

*Cannabutter* CARD re draw next.

Do you know what comes after a new moon? A new day. 
With cannabis comes cannabis education & realization.  
I've got several girlfriends now with parents suffering from diseases..  
Dementia, Parkinson's  and miscellaneous aliments all have them stressed watching their moms deteriorate - of course.  It hurts me to hear of them (I knew them growing up) suffering - know what hurts more - when I KNOW without asking these people are now on medications altering their brains and many (if not all) still probably were not told about cannabis as an option.  Many will be on a mix of chemical cocktails proven to kill before their time'.   The option that won't kill you from an accidental  overdose is not offered, YET.

I'm beyond proud of cannabis & Canada - I truly believe this is going to improve our health as a Country with each NEW day comes new awareness.  Cannabis is not proven to change brain chemistry-  make it one of your first options to try treat pain & depression, PTSD, anxiety etc? RESEARCH.   I've met many people who suffer from anxiety & it varies from person to person,  WE ALL have reason to get anxious - TRUMP.. I feel it myself- to the point I CHOOSE to 'turn it off' and focus on something else. I CHOOSE to focus on my art- force myself. If I don't & let it ramble in my brain all day - who is to blame?
Do you think Trump thinks about me  all day - lol. No.  (Ewwwwwwwwww)
Do you see my point?

Nothing bothers me more when I see a beautiful, talented young woman who is wasting her life - being anxious about what others think of her and  lets face it - that IS what it
is all about  most of the time (we are all guilty of it) - because if we had no one to impress - we wouldn't care.  There would be no reason to feel anxious.
The problem is  I don't have time for bullshit or excuses, I'd rather paint.  Sound cruel? 
Do you want me to say: Poor you, stay home, hide away, put on weight, don't live your life, never experience things, blame others for your misery, never meet anyone, never share experiences, never reach your full potential - BECAUSE that is exactly the lie i'd be telling 'if' I did go along with the lies I'm told...   & that would be cruel of me.  
Life gives us a million reasons to be anxious.    Choose carefully.

The older I get I also feel it is true- my grandma drilled it into me:
God helps those who help themselves.
I've got no problem helping someone 'I see trying'. It's that simple. We all have to try. 
Trying at art, acting, knitting, anything - LIFE!  
If I can help or possibly offer some encouragement I do... the moment I meet someone ready to blame the world on everyone else and not try- I lose all patience & quickly move on.    Oh well. I'm not perfect - never pretended to be. - lol - This blog is proof. 

Women are still behind men - in all ways - is there any wonder we do feel anxious?
 I 'STILL' know many men who think women will never be their equal and should NEVER be considered their equal.  That is their loss.  & no they are not cavemen and not all OLD.  It doesn't help when WE  STILL constantly see naked women plastered all over - encouraged to be seen as sexual objects  & the facts are THAT IS how the majority of those images are being seen (If I'm wrong about these facts & statistics - I encourage you to enlighten me)  not as "ART" or beautiful human figures, or goddesses- no they are seen as objects men would like to F*&^.   Fact.   I get frustrated when I see friends who post their boobs with #FREEthenipple - are you really all about free the nipple?  
Then another post follows.. was/is that #freethecrotch  too?  #Freethe asscheeks?  Come on! 
Please think about the younger women who will SEE, watch & follow in our paths and they already struggle with serious sexual abuse & rape - on the increased due to social media and this casual approach to posting nude photos and a swipe to the left. 

I can only hope with cannabis legalization will come a new attitude - no more boobs and bongs... ha- there will always be a boob & bong market. It's a new moon, new day and time for a NEW cannabis image - positive, beautiful, clean, healthy & happy! & Safe!
​Women- this is your opportunity to rise up! Take ownership and Prove:  
We are more than boobs!  Excited for the NEW day  with Cannabis! 
We are MUCH more than a pretty face.

with TLC & THC
​Georgia