Can you guess who I am..  I'll tell you at the end.
Schools out for summer & might not be returning.. I can't express the sadness I felt watching my high school  York Memorial go up in flames  yesterday.  A flood of memories overwhelmed me, walking the halls, the lockers, the auditorium in all it's Glory, the stained glass windows the trophy cabinets, magnificent details at every turn. I hope they rebuild and not remove.  This is where my love for art took OFF -I had great art teachers  both women, Mr.s Obrien was my favourite she introduced me to painting, clay, egg tempura, everything art was started here. Friends, relationships, the first time I smoked Pot.. lol isn't it for most? My first parties, football socials & like many I lost my virginity to someone met in high school my last year. You don't even realize all the memories until you see it fade before your eyes. I'm forever grateful for the experience.

& I was blue due to the news that we are destroying our planet at a greater rate than anticipated (and grater than I feel they are letting on to us mere humans due to panic)- killing creatures... Trophy hunting should immediately banned.  Birds especially are on quick decline & then to learn about DOUG Ford..  I take it back thinking  he would be good for Ontario.  As soon as these creatures are gone - we will be shortly after.  It's terrible for children now - knowing we have started our own MASS extinction yet we CONTINUE to let politicians like DOUG Ford decide Canadians futures - he obviously doesn't care about the environment & that should be our first priority when we boot those deciding our fate  out of office.

When I went to bed last night at 7 I was blue & beat but today I was excited to get up and work on my chimp which reminds me... Norm is redoing the basement floors (hee hee) over the decades he has  laid new floors for different rooms (depending on what was on sale) NOW of course he is in agreement 'it would look better with same flooring throughout', "I told you..."  was said,  I've moved my studio to the bedroom & have been painting at all hours - I'm pleased with my newest creation - I spent yesterday painting the hairs on a chimps chiny chin chin! lol  

It's a painting I become absolutely absorbed in & between us I'm calling it a self portrait. haha I love every second & in between I'm painting Weeeeeed cards- they make me giggle.
 I friend sent me a few ideas today which also cracked me up! Weeeeeee!

Sad but not forgotten.. Nothing lasts forever lets hope we get our acts together  regarding transformation of the planet before it's too late. No more plastic bags - why are we still going plastic bags? Why are we sill doing plastic? HEMP is better. 

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia
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I'm the middle row, second from the left - the guy behind me in a white top was tickling me...  look at the confused expressions - clearly the photographer did not count to 3. 

 I lovingly refer to  (& I think he'd love this): 'Vincent VanGogh 2019'  hee hee.
I paint freestyle - by looking - to look is to get lost in Vincent Van Gogh, pure pleasure.  Some of you will think I've lost my mind - like Norm who recognized 'Starry Night but not the  Skeleton smoking  as both of Vincent's paintings.

Doing what he loved yet distracted, tired, sick, lonely, overwhelmed - sound familiar- Depression.  Apparently had his  Mental health issues  been addressed he would have been very successful & might've seen more than one painting sold. Addressed & not shunned - it can go two ways from what I understand - the 'not so nice way' is more people taking their own lives because they are taking medications that do not work - Depression is not a racist nor does it care about how much money you have.  If we keep shaming, an article I read stated people will just start to hide it better... until they show up at Sunday Mass with a grenade for  the cash basket. 

When we shame mental illness we are applying the same rules as prohibition - what a failure it has been.  If your face twitched 24/7 you would think about this stuff too. God's not playing anymore - pay attention ;)  "You are only as sick as your secrets" - a remark  I think  I heard on a Pod Cast- it must have been my favourite 'Hidden Brain',  every episode interesting.  Growing up 'My Moods'  were shamed, often...  a big secret, I get it - NOW- this is how some handle events but it's not healthy imo - the sooner we address unpleasant events & feelings  the sooner we can try to heal & move on, my mom had a terrible event happen to her at a fairly young age & was understandably depressed at the time - but now  many parent's  are both paying more attention to social media then their children.
The kids won't be pleased when they get older.
It's a fact - try to prove me wrong.

How many  generations started the same way as Vincent, myself, my mom was one of 6 kids & I never met any grandpa...  dealing with mental illness decades later, generations later.  Babies having babies, young parents having too many, too soon with obligations thrown at them pretty quickly - I've blogged when we were first married how we stole a case of baby food to get by...  By the Grace of God - it's why I was more than happy to accept donations  to food bank at Halloween. Yes, I speak from experience - marriage is difficult enough - wait to have your babies -be ready to welcome them with love.  
Instagram, face book, Selfies, Social media, socializing & recreational drugs YIKES! 
    MORE & MORE  babies are ending up  with a wire monkey mom.  & or dad.

Please, Wake the fuck up. Babies do not ask to be born - we humans are given the choice to procreate - carelessly - if we desire.  

People use to often remark when Storm was little:
"Let him cry!"  or ...     " You never put him down... "                      Amen. 
Please put down your phones & pick up your babies.
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With TLC & THC
​Georgia

What do you do if you can't afford a real mushroom stone - you create your own.
Work in progress.. come back soon to see the completed creation soon - with some instruction for those interested in attempting their own stone.   

With TLC & THC
G

Wait until you see my NEW line of Cannabis cards!
​Below is a painting I'm working on - sorry btw, it is already spoken for. 

Curious George - Explores the garden!  Where is this book? 
I'll admit I was not a huge Curious George fan - & believe it was in rebellion to being Called 'Curious George' when I was younger, especially by my Aunt Marine.  ;) Looking back now, they are fond memories.   Still it's hard not to like this curious little monkey  & all the antics he gets himself into...   I can't help but wonder "if only this book was available back then.. imagine all the misery it might have avoided.

Kids learn through books, every opportunity I get to EXPLORE a book store - I always end up in the kids section  to admire the art, why did adult books get so boring?   Traditional Curious George is what was painted, - just like I prefer the original Mickey Mouse. As fist I considered having curious George with some bongs, joints & other paraphernalia but decided against it as I like to keep the innocence of the Original character & intention.  I reflect sometimes when I see others art (especially cartoons/illustrations) represented in a different 'light' I follow a cartoonist 'Beck  I admire his work ethic & talent -a couple of his stickers... I'm not fond of & it's not because I'm prudish.  I don't know..  it's not a direction  I will go. He has a few I absolutely love like the WB Monster,  his computer skills fascinate & inspire me - to continue painting. lol  I can hardly keep up with online lessons never mind the actual programs - I truly like to use a paint & brush, not that I don't enjoy my ipen & iPad from time to time. Check out Beck on IG, he has something for everyone.

On my Instagram account you can see a real time video &  a time-lapse of this painting.

I highly recommend "Brain Child" on Netflix - watch it & invite your kids to join you.

Next my lesson in Sacred Geometry resulted  in a different sort of Bird.
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With TLC & THC
Georgia
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New little black book!  I'm more excited about this little black book than the one I carried in HIGH school, this one will be filled with all sorts of subjects & I'll time-lapse for any who want mini gouache lessons (shared on Instagram - Georgia.Toons) & hopefully someone will want to purchase it when complete & I'll donate the money to the local food bank or humane society, that's along way off still - a whole year but that's the plan... I've got plans for 2019.   How about you?

I've been reading about Alcohol problems, one article states we might be the new Russia- how sad is that Canada? We all know the  association with Alcohol & Russians - the 'facts' we don't realize, the struggles they have and the death & destruction because of BOOZE - yes, direct correlation to alcohol. If you want to watch something interesting & entertaining watch Prohibition on Netflix, a 3 part series- -wow,  they where wild in the 20's. Prohibition FAILS with Alcohol & with Cannabis- with all drugs.  It's always been women & children who suffer the most because of alcohol abuse...
How many Children are effected NOW/still by the same situation and have no control & no where to go? How many  will grow up to be alcoholics because they see it as the 'norm'?  How many will turn to stronger substances because alcohol isn't enough for them anymore.. lot's - History proves it. 
​Cheers. 

I will celebrate this 2019 by not getting drunk, perhaps a glass of champagne.. perhaps not. I don't need, I don't wish to encourage it.. I know the pain it causes.  
I won't have a hangover  ;) that I know for sure.
I will consume cannabis - smoke it &  inhale,  edibles will be consumed & I won't experience a hangover. 

2019 is going to the the year for growth.. as a country & personally.  
I keep getting the message from the Lord himself in one way or another -  ;)
I brought you to "it" I'm going to bring you through it'.. and I must say - my confidence is at an all time high.  

Looking forward to 2019 when the Sun,  the  Moon & the Truth will all SHINE.
People are already realizing the negative lies & hype behind cannabis after only a few months of legalization, thank God.

With TLC & THC
Georgia
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These tiny internet sensations are fricken cute!  They tempt me with every little belly rub  or every time I see one swimming around in a sink...  I'm going to find out who has one just so I can feel it. They also consume mushrooms, several creatures including slugs & bugs do, humans too.  Cannabis is fun to paint but - there are so many mushrooms - colors, shapes, size & setting - are all endless so I'll be switching it up - every creature painted is a lesson in itself & I learned these cute critters are not as easy to paint as I expected, still I was pleased with the results & the cute little face staring back at me. 

I've decided to continue into the new year with painting & exploring more animals & focusing on issues such as human trafficking and missing women - since cannabis is legal & it can't be much longer of the USA to follow, (I hope) so on to issues closeer' that effect me - upset me.  As much as I'd like to paint bees and butterflies all day - my mind won't let me, I don't know sometimes if it's chronic pain and when 'grumpy' consumes (& it occasional does)  because of other issues such as lack of sleep, relationship problems, daily added concerns - that's the time I feel I need to focus on the more serious topics.
It's important to me - anyhow, to try to educate & help in my own way.  
It's what makes me feel as though I am contributing to this planet.  

Mushrooms will also be painted - medicinal, I don't personally know anyone who has been arrested for mushrooms, or gone to jail for them but it still happens- it shouldn't. The USA is starting to consider legalizing by 2020 for medicinal reasons & of course there is already a millionaire couple already trying to monopolize.. $$$

• A group of Johns Hopkins University scientists wrote in a recent journal article that psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic magic mushrooms, has a low risk of harm and a high potential as a therapeutic drug.

 Magic Mushrooms  aka  Psilocybin assist with depression & end of life issues & stresses.
You can take courses in the city & even learn how to grow your own in jars,  it's a topic I became aware of these past few years and it's simply IMO prohibition & lies all over again- especially when science is proving  the benefits of mushrooms as medicines and the fact that they too are apparently less harmful than alcohol.  I have tried Psilocybin & they absolutely help my mood, strangle enough.. once I have them - I'm not usually interested in having them again... it's as if my own body directs me as to when I might need them &  I'm personally not fond of the aspect- I can't seem to create paintings while on them, unlike cannabis which does not interfere with anything I do.  Maybe that's it - maybe they help me just take a break.  I'll admit  I experienced a terrible day recently with TN pain so strong I was experiencing flashes of white light as well, exhausted &  miserable  I spent the day in bed the next day I had  2 tiny mushrooms and with in an hour- it was a NEW day, the mood, the worry, the stress disappeared, any fear of the future - gone  IN EVERY aspect & frankly -  I feel slightly closer to God...  closer than any  service, book or priest ever achieved.  
I chilled with my girls, smiled, thought of simple pleasures, listen to  classical music and enjoyed the day. I'd like to add  - out of interest - unlike cannabis.. no one has ever suspected or asked "are you high?" when I have been on Psilocybin's, no one seems to notice - if anything they do notice  what a good mood I'm in.

Educate yourself on the topic- there are unlimited resources online and many professionals willing to talk about it!  I'm grateful to the Universe  &  this shift' to help each other is happening & the  current criminal mindset  remains with those who are simply uneducated on the topic  & sooner or later - that changes too.  
No one should be in jail over MUSHROOMS. I think we can all agree on this.

NEVER consume a mushroom unless you know it is edible, if anything - the reason people die & get sick is lack of knowledge identifying what mushrooms are safe to eat- and eat one that appears similar'.  Be smart - in all things... especially those things' that enter our bodies.
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With TLC & THC
Georgia

How can you tell when a snowman's 'high'?  
I'm not sure.. you should ask a snowman.  
He is high on life this snowman... as it should be.

Tis the season, I woke today with a blinding headache and then heard on the news some fucker threw his dogs out of his truck window on the highway,  why do things like this bring me to tears in an instant.  Who does this?   I hope that person never knows the  gift of a dogs love again.

A new documentary on circumcision  is on Netflix, I learned of this years ago but was reminded and have to reiterate, had I known then what I know now... so many moms crying Imagine your child losing his penis & you find out it was due to a botched circumcision a procedure that is not medically necessary - or even explainable any longer & you chose to have it done to your son.   *DO NOT google image botched circumcisions or you just might cry.  It's a business.   To find out they also hardly use anything for pain.. what a terrible life experience to force them to have only days after  blessing this earth.  Please watch this and consider educating someone else, please don't not blame your parents (one young man is  interviewed and is very upset but I understand his parents point also) -  I have no doubts that many parents had they actually KNOWN what was involved and why- would have chosen different.  I realized due to the documentary - we speak up much more against young girls being mutilated in the same way but give baby boys NO considerations to this decision in the USA & Canada.   I believe it should be a personal choice left for a young man to decide (if he wishes) at a mutual agreed age (what that would be I don't know) 15?  18? 21?  The same age we allow them to drink alcohol?  I'm not sure, you should ask  a young boy considering such things.

It's also a time to be reminded.. not everyone is having a happy time at Christmas, many are alone, missing loved ones, sick, tired, financial burdens, relationship issues, people throwing dogs out of windows on highways  - what ever- there are countless reasons to be depressed during the holidays - and then people have the added pressure of "It's the holidays!"   Don't cave to Christmas pressures - be good to you &  think of others who might be struggling & perhaps you might come up with some small way to make the time a bit brighter for someone else.  

With TLC & THC
Georgia

The Marlboro man is coming to Canada to smoke some Cannabis - Saddle up!!
The irony when you realize the battle this has been, understanding prohibition and watching the past few years  as this monumental shift occurs regarding cannabis. wow.
I find it incredibly amusing as you can see.  hee hee hee  

It ill be interesting how they market & promote cannabis compared to cigarettes.
*To promote sales to men, campaigns linked cigarettes to masculinity. The Marlboro Man, conceived by advertising executive Leo Burnett in 1954, aimed to enhance the male appeal of filtered cigarettes, which had a feminine connotation. Running from 1954 to 1999, Marlboro ads featured rugged cowboys on the open range, often backed by bold music, such as the theme from the film, “The Magnificent Seven.” Ironically, many of the Marlboro Men eventually succumbed to tobacco-related diseases.*

Cannabis in Canada - exciting times - blazing trails all over!
Canada - currently The wild west of Weeed.

With THC & TLC 
Georgia 

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

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