.We are all connected one way or another.
We are all different.
We are all colorful.
We are all interesting.
We are all beautiful.
We are all unique.
We are all one.

Mushroom are incredible and it's Foray season! 
​Soon it will be morel season- heat the skillet- better than beef .

This painting turned out better than I imagined.
​Years ago I drew the same idea.. on white - in a more cartoonish style'
The night sky really stands out.. I debated a blue sky  but it's seemed slightly boring compared to al the colors of the mushroom 
 
Momentarily it hangs above my desk.. I'm debating on if it should become a postcard.
 
with TLC & THC 
Georgia

I looked up & realized I have forgotten to share  Kermit & Mrs. Piggy!!!
I say 'looked up' because it hangs above my desk & every time I look into Kermit's  face - his smile- I smile back or Mrs Piggy's look of complete contentment..  entertains me.
Ahhh.. when was the last time you felt like this?  
I can't remember... no wonder I paint.  lol

Embrace.
This painting was simply inspired by that glass rose you see covering Mrs.Piggy's nipple, it was sitting on my desk and I liked to pick it up and hold it - Jerry Kelly - who also made my Laughing Buddha made the rose. Amazing these 'glass masters'  and the art they accomplish.   The glass talent you see on Instagram is stunning - so many hard working & creative beings.    

She is a classy Pig, I don't think she wants the nipple displayed, besides it's nice to leave something to the imagination sometimes...
Jerry has also created the Muppets in Glass, I've been a Kermit fan for as long as I can remember I'm not sure if he has completed Mrs Piggy but I know he's made a few- like Animal!  ;D 

That green soothing voice we heard every morning as kids, always so loving, kind & positive
 (I wonder if we could choose 'Alexa to sound like Kermit- how would that be? Hee Hee) Thank you Jim Henson, it NOW hangs above my desk framed perfectly by Kat- who even made sure she chose a green suede matt -lol,  and roses in the frame itself.   It's the perfect 'boudoir for these two with a guild gold 'bed frame. Let your imagination fun free - this is about as wild as these two 'did get' in my imagination.  Thankfully.

Life is a bed of roses... watch out for the pricks/thorns.  
​If you find your 'Kermie' hold tight.... you don't find gold green like that every day.

With TLC & THC 
Georgia  & Jerry  ;) For the inspiring rose.  
& Jim Henson for the inspiriting love.. & Kat for the fantastic framing. 

 I'm full blown Easter mindset - Spring excitement? Possibly.
This was very enjoyable to paint, incredibly relaxing, each tiny brushstroke representing a word in a prayer.   It took 2 days. 
The wise bunny paints the realistic universe on each egg as the imagined 'painted sky' swirls above.  Covered with tiny dots of gold detail this bunny sparkles  above my desk at least until Easter has passed.  Now I've got 'chicks' on my mind.  

With TLC & THC
Georgia
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By the way I was gifted the  loveliest pencils to draw with - no excuses!
3 boxes, erasers & sharpener!  
​Time to Get busy.      

Today is the Day Michelangelo was born - me too!  
Do you know Michelangelo was only 26 when he started to carve David  & it only took him 3 years - Imagine if he had Instagram.. I bet it would have taken longer. 
It is said to be the best work of art to be created by a man ever - or ever will be. 
My version is of David the night after the fight.. reflecting in the garden with God.
Celebrating with some cannabis after the defeat of Goliath.
David armed only with his rock, his sling, his faith in God and his courage.

Imagine how many times his own hands caressed his statue - created with love- the pupils are actually hearts which you can only tell when the light hits it and I imagine you were up close- as only he would be.  

The joke about Instagram/ social media - isn't a joke.. 
Imagine what you could do if you were NOT distracted by your phone a hundred times a day.. by social media and watching what everyone else is doing.  Give yourself the gift of creation & allow your own talents to shine.   My version of Michelangelo was just for enjoyment and a lesson in white paint (for myself) & was a challenge- as soon as I started to paint all others problems, distractions were forgotten for a while.
Persistance has taught me to paint through pain. 
​Do what you love as long as you can.

I'm grateful for my faith in God. 
I am armed only with my paintbrush & currently Trump is Goliath.    lol 
For many Editorial cartoonist  he is 'Goliath.  

Enjoy the day - I know I will...  I'm going to paint  a very cool foray egg hunt' & finish my big elephant &  mother nature planter and more -the ideas are endless - inspired by love... I can not fail.  I share the same birthdate with Michelangelo!

By the Grace of God - You were created to create!  NOT sit and watch.

Georgia O'keefe died at 98years of age on  March the 6th. 1986

With TLC & THC
Georgia

You MUST check out this artist Willard Wigan.
and his David - it is incredible!  Here is a wonderful ted talk by the artist:

​https://www.ted.com/talks/willard_wigan_hold_your_breath_for_micro_sculpture

I have seen many racoons over the years, most just outside my bedroom window... I find them adorable yet annoying - they are notorious for noise in the middle of the night & get into garbage & trouble.  One night a raccoon would not get off the back porch - frustrated  I threw a muffin at it (out my bedroom window) it was the closest thing I could grab, the dogs spotted it and it was getting ugly.  Not realizing the muffin was medicated, I did remember as soon as it left my hand... Ricky Raccoon' picked it up and ate it went away and came back for more.. he was a little wobbly and he played with it in his hands like a bean bag game I still remember giggling at watching & it watching me happily... it wobbled away the dogs no longer a threat (it didn't care)  & it came back several nights in a row.
I did not continue to share.  ;)

A raccoon is a reasonable animal  to imagine in the cannabis garden so here he is.  3rd eye raccoon was imagination amusing itself & trying to figure out the new iPad stand. I keep looking at this raccoon and my own mind keeps telling me that something doesn't look right' ...  lol.  

​Watch anything informative, educational on Psychedelic plants like Cannabis, Ayahuasca, Psilocybe cubensis, and you will read the same thing repeated over & over.. these plants have all become illegal because they seem to make people think for themselves perhaps even explore other ideas that don't go with the flow.  I am always shocked with  Who uses these "drugs" it was a famous banker who wanted Psychedelic Mushrooms explored & introduced to American society - not the sleazy drug dealer images -stigma we've been led to believe.

I know with TN  when you are in this kind of pain you will explore until you can't explore anymore. Explore a natural medicine.  It's the only thing my stomach can stomach, never mind the rest of my organs. I recently learned  a representative from TWEED will be speaking to a group of Trigeminal Neuralgia patients: *from an email sent out to a group I belong to:

Presentation Summary:  Join Michelle Davis from Tweed Inc. for an education presentation on medical cannabis.  She will discuss cannabis legislation, the uses of medical cannabis, safe and responsible use and accessing medical cannabis.

Bio:  Michelle Davis is the Community Engagement Specialist at Tweed, Canada's largest licences producer of cannabis for medical purposes.  She educates and builds meaningful relationships with patient organizations, caregivers, social service providers and more, furthering the public's understanding of quality cannabis products, services and therapeutic applications.  She also builds awareness of Canada's medical cannabis system and associated healthcare resources.
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science and has experience within the company working as a grower previous to community engagement.  She enjoys discussing all aspects of the cannabis industry, focusing on cannabis education and awareness.

Date:  Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Time:  6:30 - 7:30 pm
Location:  Creekside Senior Estates Community Centre, 23 Four Mile Creek Road, St. Davids, Ontario

It sounds very interesting- I'd love to hear what & how they will present this discussion -
I am planning on attending.  Anything/anyone that helps  with this condition is a blessing.
I know what cannanbis does it's been personally frustrating knowing so many who suffer are turning to opiates (understandably) with awareness I hope they at least TRY cannabis & Try it first before seriously addictive narcotics. 

3rd eye paintings represent  that extra introduction to knowledge.  The curious eye opening.
I'm grateful for  the vast information available -Hamilton's pharmacopeia for example - it's eased my fear some and helped info to the point I can at least start to research anything in great detail with a bit of direction and have an educated conclusion. 

Gaia also has a really informative series & it allows you to share links  you have 48 hours from the click to watch if interested. ;) https://give.gaia.com/cjdnwg0ix002o01me13m4jfpi
 this is the episode I'll be watching next painting my next animal. Gaia is a paid service, I watch it more than netflix, I am constantly AMAZED -it's though provoking.   I enjoy Gregg Braden he has very calming demeanour.  The rare artifacts and  "places of interest" fascinate me, I highly recommend.

You can watch my first time-lapse with my new iPad @ my IG account I took off privacy so others might enjoy the Valentines downloads. https://www.instagram.com/georgia.toons/

So heart breaking about the shootings in Florida.  :(   R.I.P.          

​Georgia   
xox

A Unicorn! ha ha ha - I am not fond of unicorns!  This unicorn craze- I don't get it as much as I do the mermaid.  Horse craze yep.. but unicorns?  A horse with a horn. 
I have a head cold, just started.. but rather than sloth around  I still wanted to paint but with a headache - it's bit more of a chore.  A blank sheet sat before me and then this unicorn appeared so I just kept going.  I find it rather amusing and of course I ended the painting by having my Unicorn exclaim "Fuck Yes!"
If your going to Believe in Unicorns then OWN it! Right? 

It's back to bed for me- its only 9.a.m.   this will be my day.
I have a new painting on my desk - I enjoyed painting Jesus in the garden so  I am doing it again.

Some might notice, I've been quiet on what's happening with cannabis in Canada -  we are reading it might not be July 1st, so what - it will be soon enough after - STOP feeding into the hype,  there's no stopping the legalization train now! Promises have been made more importantly (sadly) money is being invested. I'm not about to contribute to any fear mongering  with saying 'it might not happen'- because IT will... as for growing - that too is a HUMAN right.  Choice.  
I am paying attention, reading of all the mergers' - some I've been disappointed, some not shocked at all, some I see  & know it is only about money... It makes me feel drained for lack of a better word... no wonder I'm painting Jesus in the garden.

I have questions - I'm sure many do, stuff that  runs around my mind about these 'mega giant grows' especially in places like Arizona & California, New Mexico,  is anyone asking 'Where will they get their water for all theses giant cannabis grows?  I've been to California- it was DRY, Hmmm   IS anyone aware of Cape Town Africa? & what is happening RIGHT NOW?!   How will they water these plants- as a Canadian- It DOES worry me.  
It should worry you... your children & your childrens children will not see cannabis as important as WATER.  It does not take a genius or scientist to figure this out- read & educate yourself. 

I have some shatter'  Storm provided - it is pretty- it looks like tiny golden diamonds- I'll think of it as Unicorn dust ;)  I need my own 'dabbing Rig' I guess I'll search online today. It's helping me get though this cold a little easier - especially with the headache.  I'm thankful for natures medicine provided by my own son- as the Unicorn would say:
Fuck Yes! 

Shatter is a type of cannabis concentrate, shatter specifically refers to a texture of concentrate that breaks and shatters like glass, rather than pulling like taffy. It is created by extracting the cannabinoids, terpenes, and other chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant usually from dried cannabis.

With TLC & THC
Back to Jesus in the garden & the last valentine DIY card - & GIFT DIY.
Check back soon!
Georgia

Give thanks today for  something REALLY important- Water, with every sip- think:
​Thank You.

Mermaid in the moon lite..
I can see a few reasons a mermaid might want to venture on land.
Seaweeds just not doing it for her any longer until she sees weed.
I actually learned while painting the mermaid of the BlueLotus flower/drug.
Would I try "blue lotus" wine?   Yes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphaea_caerulea
Would You?  

Although I enjoy painting mermaids.. I don't think I'll keep this piece - I'll make her a gift to someone.

It's the weekend and I've much on my mind! Time to buckle down & get some of my current projects close to completion so I can start a few NEW! Every time I speak to someone they want to work on projects together,  lately - the universe is opening so many doors I feel like Alice! Time to put some of these ideas to paper! 

Inspired by love you can not fail.

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

Who's a Georgia Peach? Me!
I Am a Georgia Peach.
"Really like your peaches wanna shake your tree... " songs of yesterday, when i would walk down the high school halls, I would be serenaded -'catcalled' by older guys when I was in grade 10- sexual harassment,  it was quite embarrassing at the time.

Georgia (the state) appears to be getting close to cannabis legalization, I hope.
Well as long as it is Medical', recreational cannabis  is still struggling in the USA with Jeff Sessions at the helm,  hopefully not for much longer.  People are starting class action lawsuits, good.   Being fond of Georgia (I've been there- and hope to return soon for  visit!)
I decided it was time for a little peach, cannpeach that is! I need to go to get some stuff with my name on it- or I could just paint.

Peach medicated cobbler anyone?  
This Georgia is currently cold in Canada -16 again today - but they are calling for 6 on the weekend- Whoop, Whoop!! Heat wave! My comfort food cabin fever has kicked in.. I found on line - this old fat guy- the other night. At 2:00a.m. this old fat guy had me drooling! Hahaha  -sounds kinda kinky. He is Canadian and let me tell you - he can COOK!  Just glancing at his www  had me wanting to get down to the kitchen to BAKE. & I'm not fond of the kitchen..  well to use it anyhow.
https://oldfatguy.ca/?page_id=4   the old fat guy CHECK him out...
Yesterday, I decided to try his butter tarts - with rum & NO corn syrup ? 
https://oldfatguy.ca/?p=5457#more-5457  < butter tarts!!  
If he was here I'd HUG that old fat guy! lol   Oh MY GOSH- they lasted one night.
I am making more today. He has me beat- they are easier & better butter tarts than mine! 
Christine- do you hear this? lol  
Do - You want to try some 'Canadian Comfort' food- this is the guy! 

Back to painting & butter tarts -  OH! ** I do add a cup of chopped pecans to mine.
What are butter tarts without pecans? BTW the recipe would deb very easy to 'medicate' 
for any who are interested, I think I'll keep them  just butter tarts.
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Made with TLC & THC 
Georgia 
xox
& theoldfatguy

Who's a Queen Bee?  Me! 
Well, this is my version of a Queen Bee - isn't she lovely!
In my office I AM Queen Bee. 
& at my desk or in front of my easel..   I am the queen Bee of my own painting
My imagination buzzing with excitement.  In my home I'm the Queen Bee!
In my mind- I AM a Queen Bee!    How about you ?
​What would you be?
​A tarantula, preying mantis, cockroach?  

This BEE is demanding to BE FREE as it's the 3rd time painting her, the next you will see is in Acrylic paint (small Canvas) , still a work in progress.  As is every day.  
Theres another work in progress too..  more realistic with mushrooms and bees - a blessed combination.


Today is Blue Monday  - Phhhbt - don't let anyone else decide a sad day for you!
I have enough blue Mondays on my own with out making one official! hee hee 
If you are blue' from all the debt you accumulated at Christmas...  remember that for 'this year' and don't repeat the same mistake.
 
Made with TLC & THC by 
​Me

A few weeks ago I was thinking vacation, I'm glad I did not go... it's too cold.
Planes are being cancelled and delayed -tonight is expected to feel like -35 to -40 with the windchill.  Poppy displays pain when she runs out and is out for too long, she wants to be with the other two. PLEASE let your dog's in - wait by the door and call them back in! It's so easy to become distracted.   With this weather I'd be on a beach worried about my dogs - so it's better to be home with them keeping each other warm & amused.  It's to continue tomorrow too!  Pyjama day? Hot mushroom coco? YES!

Storm bought me some really thoughtful gifts this holiday, I have enough stuff". Actually everything I received was thoughtful,  I love my tiny peyote plant most of all, he sits on my desk and I've named him 'Pedro.  I once knew a Pedro.  We watched another episode of Hamilton's pharmacopeia on the succulent... another plant that does not interest me other than for it's beauty and history, medicinal educational uses & cultural aspects.  From what I understand you would need a few & I'd rather watch Pedro grow & flower!  How lovely that will be.  It's the perfect size for my desk so it naturally demanded to be drawn!  A few times..   In the USA this plant is illegal.  The constant education surrounding plants & drugs in general has  made me think of all drugs and drug problems to be seen as problems and not crimes.      

Trump and his trumpiteers are at it again,  California started 2018 off selling legal cannanbis with terrific results from what I understand, although some are not happy completely with the new laws and regulations, I don't claim to be able to stay on top of it all...  but what I do understand -  this might be the  'Trump tipping point. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/04/us/politics/marijuana-legalization-justice-department-prosecutions.html​

It's cold out, I'm grateful I have cannabis - my bones are feeling this weather. 
Tis also the sneeze season! Stay warm.

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