Thank you Jesus, for dying for our sins.
Thank you Jesus, for teaching us about LOVE.
Thank You Jesus!
Thank you Jesus, for everything you did for humanity.
Thank you Jesus, for dying for our sins. Thank you Jesus, for teaching us about LOVE. Thank You Jesus!
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Easter is early this year, it's usually in April. Easter is my favourite holy holiday, more than Christmas! I plan on spending it in prayer & painting - as I watch the rain wash away all remnants of winter. The snow -gone but mud is everywhere & dog paws are present! That's fine with me - just like Daisy when she's barking (yelling at me to toss the ball) .. Id rather have her bark than never hear her bark anymore, dirty paws mean I'm surrounded by love & mud. heehee. I read a post on dog that died: I've loved you your whole life & will spend the rest of my life now missing you, just the thought made me cry. Then we played 'bowling' on the deck - Daisy barking, Arrow chasing, Ginger yapping, Poppy ignoring all, while soaking up the sunshine. A perfect start to spring, finally. A Good Friday painting on my desk - Jesus in the moonlight, the moonlight has been impressive the past few days. It actually got me out of bed with it's magnificent brightness to have a peek at it's brilliant glory - it sent shivers down my spine it felt so 'intense' then disappeared behind some trees and I went back to bed feeling -refreshed and reminded of God. I slept like a baby in the Creators care & woke excited for a new day. How nice to not see a few feet of snow as I look out from my desk -not I'll patiently await the leaves! yay! Enjoy the day - you have been created to create!
Welcome the Lamb of God! Happy Holy Week.
I'll be creating Easter cards & painting eggs. Created to create. Krampus 8 x 8 gouache on black..
Krampus was a fast painting.. if I ha to do it over, I'd make the background black. The wonderful WWW has introduced us to the rest of the world.. the good, the bad & the ugly. Learning about holiday traditions around the world I find fascinating. I once thought we all celebrated the same, when I was about 10. I like the concept of Krampus (a friend with Santa) who deals with the children who've been naughty all year so Santa can focus on giving gifts to the good children. Snatching them up, whipping with birch branches, carting off in a basket on his back, covered in bells and chains -yikes! I'm glad we don't have Krumpus but we do have the Grinch. The good and bad holiday traditions add to the celebrations. I'm not sure if I agree with Krampus or disagree with his presence and lack of presents. I do kinda agree with young delinquents spending time incarcerated (safely) so they might understand where their choices might land them, permanently. Is Krumpus not the same concept? Better to experience a few days in jail than a few decades. Does Krumpus instil fear in small children? Steering them straight for the year? Probably, more than the watchful eyes of Elf on the Shelf. Either way, Krampus is interesting folklore.. I'll stick with the Grinch. We have a new addition - Smokey'... I saw him sitting in a pet store and he reached out to me, I left and found out he'd already been there a few weeks so I decided to bring him home. He's the not first we tried, we tried another kitten that was terrified of the dogs and them terrified of it - it was a barn cat and he happily returned back to the barn. I knew this kitten would be fine and it was. It was all love the minute we brought him home. He is growing fast! Unlike our last cat that disappeared, this one is not so friendly and not afraid to smack the dogs on the snout (nails out) when they get a little too rambunctious, I feel this is a better way for a kitty to be. We are planning to keep him indoors and building a 'patio' in the spring. I'm excited. All the dogs like him but again - Arrow and Smokey play the most. When he jumps at the bird cage- all the dogs chase him! Bird is off limits they warn. Christmas can be a time when people are given pets', it's important for people to understand a gift of a pet is a gift that will last a decade or more - a lifetime if you give a parrot or turtle! & it can be costly. In my opinion -one of the best gifts we can receive - but not all feel this way. I tell you one of the most heart breaking things I see on social media is people who return dogs to a shelter once no longer a cute puppy - or too old to play like a pup. If you want to see if your child will be responsible start with a fish or hamster, canary... or you could adopt a dog for Christmas - a gift for you and the dog! We are happy for our new addition, he's laid back - a cool cat for sure who behave and eats what ever the dogs eat... so far he eats everything! I think he sees the dogs eat and figures he better eat too or they'll steal his food. He especially likes chopped up carrot & duck eggs. Next are some animal Christmas cards I sent, I love painting peoples furry children. Created to Create - cards make nice little original gifts! Pooh & Piglet - Everyday spent together is an adventure. gouache on black. 8 x 8
Happy Family Day.. in Canada. It's no special day in our house... & probably isn't for many, I'm sure some still have to work but I hope those with little ones in particular, get a break. Storm is working & I'll be painting bird houses... I think I'll actually have then done by tomorrow, maybe Wednesday. I can't really do anything else as they physically take up room, on my desk and on the studio floor. Each is painted in an assembly line after I figure out with the first- exactly what I want to achieve - first all bears, then all sweaters, then all bees, first yellow then black stripes... then all details. They are work. I painted all day yesterday & will all day today & perhaps tomorrow... I quit when my hands hurt. It's fun when all done and I get to see them all together. Tom, my friend who builds the house & sells the finished houses, tells me they are doing well! They sell for donations which go to several 'local causes' in the area. I'm also happy to keep Tom creating, he's older and was slacking - lol... not really, sometimes we just need a little encouragement to keep at 'it' - what ever it' is. I also like to get him going'... I told him I was making a moose..heehee. I think I tell him something different every time & then remind him "it's a woman's prerogative to change her mind..." lol There's lots of snow still, unlike in Toronto where my friends tell me it's melted... those who enjoy winter activities have much to enjoy today! I love Piglet in this painting! He is excited for the day, as we all should be. Each day is a gift from God to learn & grow.. keep going & keep growing. Enjoy the day & snow... it's melting as I type. :) Created to create. Poohs Harvest - golden! Pooh recycles! gouache on black.
Pooh knows that to do for his mental well being... garden, indoors & out. heehee Happy Family weekend, here in Canada. It’s going to be a terrific weekend and there’s ton’s to do in this winter wonderland -before it melts. Skiing, snowmobiling Haliburton forest always looks like a great adventure, I’ve never visited the Wolf habitat yet - but it seems to be a great hit. Abby Gardens always has something happening with goodies & brewery, trails & many restaurants in Minden, Carnarvon & Haliburton. All with some fresh snow! It will be a busy weekend - hopefully some great family memories will be made, especially after the past couple of years under restrictions. I was wide awake at 3 today. Up, got the wood stove blazing since it was 15degrees in here - it sure gets you moving quickly. What’s the point of staying in bed when you can’t sleep? Painting by 5, made breakfast and now pondering a nap -lol. Todays painting I did earlier in the week… Pooh has recycled his empty hunny jar & ready to do some trimming - a golden harvest in mid winter. All the destruction happening to our neighbours to the south & around the world… train wrecks carrying toxic chemicals leading to birds, pets, animals drying, factories going up in flames, water & land poisoned.. balloons & aliens shot own… I fin it difficult posting on social media - cute paintings’. It feels fake yet at the same time, I don’t even know what to think about happenings, there’s nothing funny about any of it and I have many Americans on my mind… wondering if they are safe. Painting helps me not become absorbed, about something I have no control over... but it’s on my mind. A list of potential pedophiles should be released soon - a flight log to Epstein Island. I don’t know about anyone else but I am so turned off by ‘Hollywood’ lately, you couldn’t pay me to watch some ‘Award show with an audience filled with fakes - all after the golden idol. ‘Fans too, esteem their favourite actors as golden idols, forgetting they are all just Actors. When this list comes out, I won’t be watching anything - anyone on it, has created or been in. Not now or ever. Watching would be encouraging, even rewarding possible pedophiles.. why else go to an island owned, run by a well known, charged pedophile. Right now, I’ll enjoy the day, a walk in the woods, finish my book, painting some Bambi tribute, baking and pondering warmer days ahead. I hope if you have little ones, you are doing some fun family stuff, they’ll be grown before you know it. Fuck your Fa La La
Do you think the Chinese are feeling festive? & several other countries around the world. Imagine having to protest with only blank paper because 'words' can have you tossed in jail - it appears their blank paper is having the same results. Reading about their lockdown is a nightmare - fire trucks not being able to put out a fire because of borders set up to ‘protect’ them, from who, what? Chinas constant covid testing, strict lockdowns, we are not far behind China with our lockdown measures - (isn’t that mind blowing?) - yes, I guess the people have had enough. The minute they start to question & fight back, some restrictions are eased…. Hmmmm. Oh my gosh, WTF - everyday, Trudeau insults Canadians more. Trudeau is Supporting Chinese protestors!? Trudeau supports the people protesting in China - Well now, that's not how he behaved with Canadians just a few months ago, Eh? Canadian protests were peaceful (PROVEN) Hot tubs and dancing in the streets & Justin Trudeau called the emergency act & fucked with Canadian minds & threatened to fuck with more, including jobs & bank accounts. Protests... I can feel it in the air. For any Chinese who might be reading this: Don’t be fooled by our Prime Sinister. Oooops.. Minister. I'll draw these gingerbread until they are out of my system. That’s how I work out things for my own mental wellness, I know a few artists who do the same.. as well as editorial cartoonists. I recommend it. Out of your mind & heart and onto paper… then - keep or burn - either way - it is released'. The wood stoves been busy. Today, I’ll focus on love & will paint something sweet’. Perhaps a sweet gingerbread.. snuggling. Crumbling. heehee Created to create. Homemade for the holidays! This idea was inspired from a much simpler example I saw on Instagram, I thought the concept was cute & easy. Here is a version, step by step -so you can create one too!! Instructions under each image. Tools needed: Paper - white or black -heavy stock, like Bristol board. Scissors. Paint, crayons, markers -what ever you have handy! Glue. Cotton balls. *Battery operated candle. * Please use caution with anything that uses tiny batteries- they can kill your child if swallowed . It’s something for you (&your kids) to do! Paint snowmen (easy) if you don’t want to have a deer or an assortment of triangle trees. It doesn’t have to hold a candle you can put a tiny wrapped gift on it, perhaps some sweet treats. Enjoy! On my desk - another gingerbread man. I love painting gingerbread people.. so cute & crunchy. December - in like a lion! Woke up to so much snow- Poppy & Ginger both said: No.
Peeing indoors (in the bathroom on the pads) will probably be it, until the big dogs carve some paths. Lol December… the past week, Instagram is busy with decorating- notably these massive Nutcrackers from Walmart (I think in the USA for $150each) & instantly as soon as people take them from the box, they paint them a solid colour - Gold usually & put them outside the front door 2 (mostly) so that’s $300. on 2 Holiday decorations. I have friends who could not afford a Thanksgiving Turkey (at $80.) so I doubt it will have changed much in a month. Christmas Stuff - Ho ho ho! No no no. It helped me decide: I’m not decorating this year. Christmas is the ‘bulling season’.. “Oh but it’s Christmas!” Suddenly nothing else matters.. cause it’s Christmas - “Don’t be a Scrooge”. Fuck that. Christmas is rarely about Christ it seems, people get further & further in debt - over STUFF. Stuff that gets broken and tossed aside after boredom with it sets in. These Christmas movies, we are bombarded with are filled with STUFF. Stuff. Stuff. I have people I care about going in for surgery this month & the past year has taught me… accidents happen - there is no such thing as ‘minor surgery’ - so, I just want them back home safe -already. I have other things to focus on besides Nutcrackers. December, for many just adds to depressing them further. Jim Carey (on IG) said he was taught Depression needs - Deep rest. I’ve been sleeping a bit more than usual, it’s what my body needs & demands & I am going to listen. Paint, nap… snuggle with dogs & repeat. I'll do this to keep depression at bay, I paint to keep my mind stimulated on positive things. I’ll probably paint, some Christmas because I enjoy reminiscing, don’t we all… but that’s as far as it’s going. I don't consider myself a Scrooge at all, nor do I care if anyone 'thinks' I am. I actually feel relieved that I recognize, I don't enjoy getting caught up in the Seasonal Charade. That, makes me feel better. I will be celebrating Jesus (as always) Christmas & on… For those who do not wish to partake in ‘the season’ - don’t. Skip it & have a nap! For those who are still excited about decorating & the tree & STUFF! Yes, celebrate! Do what makes you happy but do NOT call anyone a Scrooge who does not with to play along… perhaps they have a valid reason for ignoring the season. Christmas craft tomorrow - hahaha - I LOVE sharing ideas for people to create some 'gifts' rather than go into debt.. it's more of something to make with the kids, create good memories for Christmas - that's a gift that will be cherished - forever. Ho ho ho... time to watch dogs play in snow. Check out these Catcuterie boards! Weeee…
I made a couple as gifts and they were well received & I had the bonus of enjoying the creation… they make me smile - especially they Halloween themed Catcuterie charcuterie (say that 10 times fast!). I am making more, simply because it is purrrfectly pleasurable. Focus on joy. A few will reflect actual cats I’ve seen, a couple will be gifts. ;) & a couple to sell. I'll post them here, when available. If interested in purchasing a ‘Catcuterie Charcuterie’. Made in Canada, Canadian Pine, *protected with a food grade oil, also used on butchers blocks. NOT dishwasher safe. 'Hang to display' these functional felines - when not in use. $86. for existing, $100. for a custom kitty painted to resemble your own feline friend. + shipping. Send an email georgiatoons@gmail.com & I will let you know; if any are available, if I am currently creating custom Catcuteries. Subject: Catcuterie Charcuterie There’s still leaves on the trees - vibrant yellow, stunning with the green pine & grey sky - I feel the need to break out the brushes. I love watching fall - fall! In between Catcuterie boards. We have an automatic duck door & now we say: “Unleash the ducks!” Out they run, big and tall and ready to take over the world flapping & quacking; followed by the chickens, who strut in as (mostly) confident cocks. Another day to give thanks & witness to all these miracles! Thank God, for it all or God, reminds us to be thankful. Today, I’m thankful for fall, every leaf. A tribute to Bird. Pumpkin Peep gouache on watercolour. 7 x 11 Two of my favourite things... birds & pumpkins, I can't seem to resist turning pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns. The bird painting class on Domestika was enjoyable. I did understand most of the colour explaining, still I learned a few things. Above all else, it inspired me to paint. I enjoy the looseness' of her style. I always thought water colour had to be 'Trish Romance ish' - beautifully detailed paintings; I wish I had the patience & skill for such details. This technique is loose and creative with abstractish' splashes here & there. It's always enjoyable to explore new ideas & styles & alway a pleasure to paint birds. She teaches you how to trace, I prefer to draw freehand. Fall is here - the leaves have let us know it! Soon they will be gone & I'll miss them all. This is Canadian Thanks giving weekend, everyday is a reason to be thankful - another day to create. Time for me to paint something thankful! Some might wonder if I get my artistic ability from my mother... perhaps.
Below is a photo of one of my moms current creations: heeheehee I was gifted the lovely hand painted card above, from a friend in B.C. (Judy)! It made my day getting this little sweet hen creation. The dots are different, the tiny flowers are so cute.. I don't have the patient for dots it seems, as each time I try they don't look at 'neat'. Judy & I also talk art & paint,(especially gouache) in our emails and she got me curious about new paint -I tried & like. It's enjoyable having friends who talk about what you enjoy! Sharing art inspired us to try different ideas.
Having friends on line or in life, who talk about painting, cartooning, common interests... has made this last lockdown bearable, even enjoyable at times. Thank you. I didn't get into 'Zoom" once, a few shared frustrations & concerns with it and It didn't sound appealing, although necessary for many. I'm glad the option is available, one friend takes 'beading' Zoom classes & I've seen painting classes offered, I have enough painting ideas and not entertaining any classes. I sent a card back.. also a chicken. Inside it says: He is Risen. Get it? hee hee hee I have 3 easter cards to paint today that will be delivered to friends with eggs. lol Easer eggs we have! Brown, white, pinkish and blue - painted by the hens themselves... Talented Peckers! Time to paint Easter cards & watch the showers that bring MAY flowers. Create & send a card! You can doooo it!! Just looking at 'O Pat' from this Warner Brother cartoon & I can imagine his voice perfectly. O Pat was my first glimpse at a leprechaun - as I have no doubts many others!
O Pat & O Mike ..O Toole (I think) lol. Happy St. Patricks day! The only gold I have is my paint! I'm not big on promoting holidays that encourage alcohol & St.Pattys is a big one. Alcohol is a drug & finally, it is being addressed as such coming with health warnings like it causes throat cancer & more. Alcohol can make help you 'loosen up.. loosen to the point -it's the number one DRUG used for date rape. Alcohol destroys. Many don't need a holiday to "celebrate with a drink - many don't need a reason at all.. many have no control anymore & will be having a cocktail for breakfast. In my life time I've witnessed a few having a beer for breakfast. In my lifetime I have seen too many incidents of Alcohol abuse & abusive alcoholics. It has also taken me this lifetime to understand... alcohol is one of the worst legal drugs available & it's everywhere & it is difficult to stop once addicted - we are brainwashed from toddlers to think fun can't be had without it- not true. I crave a glass of wine when I see women pouring themselves a tall glass on just about every program, movie, series out there. Songs about booze are abundant on the radio, it's every where -including every corner store, I can understand how alcoholics struggle, there is no escape from the reminders. Today, I want to thank the Lord for everyone I know or have witnessed in my life time (including my FORMER self) who has ever got into a vehicle and driven - intoxicated and stayed safe, I now understand each time someone does this they are not only endangering themselves but endangering any other person they might meet on the journey. Please don't. One of the most fascinating topics in the bible (for me) has been the relationship with alcohol. On one page we are told to enjoy the sweet wine! Celebrate! BUT on others we are taught: alcohol (strong drink, or wine) in the bible is used to trick, disable and destroy. The bible warns: in moderation, or don't drink at all. So that's just one sample of how long alcohol has been a destructive problem in too many lives and still is to this date. During the pandemic alcohol intake has increased as has domestic violence & child abuse. It's just another day, really. Happy St. Patty's day - I hope, you avoid the wearing of the green shoes. with TLC Me. I hope whatever you are doing, where ever you are... you are experiencing some JOY this time of year.
With talk of cancelling Christmas, again - it sure doesn't seem so joyful lately. It's easy to get caught up in Christmas anyway, over spending & over indulgence that will only add to a stressful start to 2022 as If it's not already stressful enough. Covid is causing many to behave in ways that we might not & be moodier' than usual' I get it, I'm trying not to get caught up in the season sensations. Trying. Time to Focus on JOY, for me it can be as simple as snuggling with my pets and a good book. Reaching out to a friend I haven't spoke to in a while. Creating some art, cooking a meal or baking.. I feel JOY just remembering I have the gift of another day. How about you? What brings you joy? Either way, I remind myself not to be too hard on myself when I slip up - and I do. When I feel far from Joyful... it's part of being normal I believe, at a time when not much 'feels' normal. I hope this painting brightened you day - perhaps brought a bit of joy. One Love.
We are all connected. I recently read: ...ours the minds that join together as we bless the world. Now, isn't that a lovely thought? I think so. Merry Choose Wisely!
Wrapped & ready to go monkey. Tis the season to choose wisely! Will you be smoothing under the mistletoe with some you don’t know? Will your vaccines & boosters keep you from catching covid- apparently not. Ho Ho Ho. We are still in control of our own bodies & choices to some degree - so choose wisely this holiday season. An alcohol shortage in Ontario? Go figure.. tis the season! To hike prices & install fear with a shortage of alcoholic drinks, according to the media & LCBO... Tis the season for R.I.D.E, impaired driving and holiday hang overs & increased domestic violence. Christmas doesn't seem about Christ this year, it’s more about Covid. For all whom claim to remember the reason for the season, ask yourself: W.W.J.D? Would he only invite vaccinated family to his table? Would Jesus shun those not vaccinated from taking part in festivities & celebrations? Would he turn his back on the un-vaxxed, would he shame those who wish to treat their bodies like the holy temples we are? Would Jesus not let people travel to be with loved ones… when it’s proven the double vaccinated & possibly boosted (only ones allowed to travel) are catching & continuing to spread more than merriment? Merry Choose wisely. Ho Ho Ho. Peacefull painting.
I don't know what to say or think about much lately, reading such things like the vaccinated not inviting the unvaccinated for Christmas. Christmas can be such a lonely time to begin with. Again I ask, if the vaccines work - why are the vaccinated concerned/afraid of the unvaccinated? Is it because we are all witnessing - they don't work as well as anticipated and now with a new variant - will they work at all? This slippery slope we all now face & being injected with "boosters" a way of the future.. boosters that won't last or won't work with each new variant so we will be asked again & again to be injected again & again. Are we not taught our bodies are a temple? Encouraged to not use drugs & to eat healthy, exercise.. choices for a healthier mind & body. Fired, kicked out, Dr.s, nurses, teachers, police... once considered 'crucial caregivers' now tossed aside as if they were always meaningless. Fully vaccinated still catching covid still being hospitalized & dying. Serious side effects- some deadly. People protesting around the world, vaccinated & unvaccinated alike - not agreeing with forcing people to inject or be rejected. Painting & praying. Prayer changes things. The animosity created by OUR own (ONE people, one country) government (& governments around the world) against those who do not wish to inject themselves, should & won't ever be forgotten... how much will everyone be expected to take, how long will we be forced from this day forward? Every year, every few months - roll up your sleeve or ELSE face punishment. Teach only Love, that is what we are... instead - we are taught anger, resentment, fear & punishment at Christmas - a time to remember LOVE & Light. A slippery slope indeed. Teach only LOVE - for that is what WE ARE. God Bless you & keep you safe - what ever you choose. Happy Hanukkah!
I find all holidays fascinating, all over the world. The meaning, symbolisms, decorations, festivities & food - all something to celebrate. How wonderful would it be to travel the world and land at locations during “holidays’ celebrations & festivals. In a covid free world of course, currently many are still celebrating virtually, lets hope 2022 brings us back to seeing each other in person & enjoying each others company for our holidays & traditions. For my Jewish friends - Happy Hanukkah! I wish you more love & light in your lives - everyday. I love candles, even a tiny tealight. Be the light - shine, anyway you know how. Light the way for others. I love Christmas tree lights too. It’s tree time, it’s up - simply to enjoy decorations I’ve not seen in a couple of years. Imagine back in the day- sticking real candles on trees, yikes. NO. This is not advisable. I learned several years ago, Christmas trees are dangerous & cause many fires over the decades, please take care with your trees. My kitten today reminded me of kittens & Christmas trees as I heard the tree “tinkling’ and looked to see all the ornaments gently swaying- my kitty in the tree, he was being very gentle and climbed down without knocking anything off so it was pretty amusing. What ever your tradition or holiday, I hope it brings you JOY. |