I wish I could teach everyone how to paint.

Vase card- above 5 x 7 mini original, up for grabs on my IG. account..
Follow to be eligible.  ;)  When I painted it I was thinking it would go to a girlfriend who reads - lol  it's a good idea to have a recipient in mind for cards when creating them.
Most originals I keep - but this one I've decided to give to someone who likes and comments on the post - so I know they are really interested. 

I do not follow because I struggle already  with 'keeping up'.
I do check out everyones page who does follow (if not private)  & thank you for your support. Some on my friends list are actual friends & I like to see how they are doing since I don't 'venture out' much.
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There are so many creative beings out there! It's stimulating & DISTRACTING..  
I ask myself:  

Georgia, do you know how that person got so good as an artist?   
My response:  "Not surfing facebook or instagram.. "

xox

With TLC & THC
Me.

I spied this empty container in the blue box..  Can you guess what it's from?
It was from a bottle of expensive, high end Whiskey which Storm enjoys from time to time.
YUK!  I can't even stand the smell of whiskey but this container  screamed - Paint me! 
It was a surface which resembled brown newsprint with a  gold deer logo on it... next thing I knew it was on my desk with a sketch on it.

This is how to give a bottle of expensive alcohol!  Hand painted with TLC by me...
It was a short break during my regular painting.  Recycle! Don't toss everything- get creative... this can be used to store many items - including a bottle.   
I painted it for Storm... we use to say this when he was little.
Tonight were off to friends again for dinner, last time it was home made pizza which I'm still drooling over every time I think about them...  I can't wait.

With TLC & THC
Georgia
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Goya was a artist who also painted  darker images on his own walls - Like the Devil chowing down on dinner you see to the left.  It's what caught my attention about this book and held it for a while. The true bits of real madness..  it was interesting and kept my attention although I already  knew about Goya.

The author I felt,  became tired near the end and just      "sorted it all out"  for us the last few pages.
 It was an o.k. read,  sexual abuse  being introduced - was an easy way out - at that point I was getting tired of reading it anyhow...  I would not want this painting, I want one I can get lost in a dream for hours, not be lost in a nightmare for hours.  Financially as an investment - sure.  It had a few  intriguing plot twists.

It's got something interesting in it for everyone, it was obvious written by a man, still an enjoyable way to pass time - listening to the birds chirp outside my bedroom window as I finished this book- Spring is in the air- turn your clocks forward! 

After much thought, research, sketches - I've started working on a private project at the moment 12 images - paintings with the same theme' but all different! I'm afraid you won't be seeing  them until the project is complete-- just little bits here & there.  
It is time! 

Have you seen the new cananbis logo for Ontario when we become legal in a COUPLE of months - phhhhbt..     More next.
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What are you reading?
A book a month I'm trying this year. So far so good!
I've already started the next page turner..  something about - water.'

With TLC & THC 
​Georgia

 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.      

I've been spending most of my time in bed this week, too much time to think feeling exhausted, stuffed up blowing my nose until it's raw but I do think I'm on the other side of it now, the trick will be to avoid Norm who is only now starting to get sick.
We have no problems avoiding each other,  earlier this week something happened & I lost  it',  which I do about once a day with Norm.  The thing is - he 'get's it' for example with  this particular incident I have asked him several times to: FIX it. Nicely at first, then a little more aggravated  then finally it escalates to "F*CKING FIX IT NOW!!!"  & IT gets fixed! Usually in moments - that frustrates me more. It could have all been so easily avoided. 
So much stress could be avoided.

Norm put a square in the wall in my office  a while ago making it easier to access the attic but  he did not finish, I understand many can relate but the big square - has flown out of the wall and onto my desk (like a ghost pushed it) a few times- I was not even in the room  the last time and it smashed a monkey vase I have and broke a new bong,  bong water all over my desk & bird journal.   Poor Bird! I wonder what went through his mind when it happened.  It has happened a few times and each time I've said "fix it".   Years. 
All it took was ONE  f*cking screw - I'm not exaggerating.

Anyhow, he knew I was angry and TIRED of being angry..   he disappeared into the garage (as usual)  'good riddance' I thought still upset about my vase - it will have to be custom made -luckily I have a few glass making friends.  Norm redeemed himself  very quickly when he re appeared - he made the perfect holder for my new iPad & cover.  It took him a about an hour, screwed into place (2 screws this time), is adjustable and slides out of the way when I don't need it so NOW I can make some 'real time painting videos. I tried with my 'Mystic Molecule Meow' and it works great, as soon as I get the lighting right and figure out how to  paint with out moving my canvas all over  I'll share one!
It might be a raccoon surrounded by cannabis (my current painting)
 
It would be a great way to teach a lesson or two, maybe I'll make a few learn to draw videos like I use to teach kids, I woke excited 'to try' today - thanks Norm.  

Sometimes I think - wow,  he is handy to have around. Other times - NOT so much.
What do you do?  26 years - people grow apart, people do change...  as we should.

Someone asked me recently - have you changed your mind about leaving? 
No, I have not. Painting takes up a great deal of my time- I'd rather do it than watch T.V, socialize with mindless chatter - I want to paint. & living with someone they expect you to 'what ever'. I'm done what ever-ing.   I'm tired of daily arguments, which are impossible to ignore,  I've tried. I'm tired of thinking about what to feed others, are they remembering to .. you know - wife stuff.. and I have this condition-  as if you're not aware ;(  & it is not fun.. I just don't have it in me anymore to be here for anyone else.  
I can easily go without speaking for days- so why not live alone, without the added stress? & I won't mind if a new project is started because I won't be living IN  it. 
Time will tell.  If it's part of Gods plan, it will happen.
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He sure is handy to have around sometimes...  I'd bet he thinks that of me too, sometimes.
Love 26 years later.. romantic dinner & sex? Phhhhhbt.      
Take out & netflix not even- we are all sick with the flu.
Most couples  don't last past 5 years so be careful if you judge me, better yet - wait until you have been with your partner for 26 years and then let's chat. 

It's Valentines day and I wonder is there love here?
 Yes. No doubts in my mind. A lot of love.
Different for sure but there is still & always will be love between us & for that I'm grateful.
We won't be 'celebratingc,  we will probably be avoiding each other - MORE.

There are many versions of LOVE.  I hope you feel love in some way today.
Happy Valentines day.

I 'feel loved'  by my pets too - yesterday, Bird was missing me - he flew in the bedroom and slept on the lamp above my bed until I got up 2 hours later! It was the sweetest little gesture of love covered in feathers.  

Show yourself some love today, above all else.

xox with Love 
Georgia

​new art next & TN Talks.

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

xox
Georgia
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Of all three, I struggled with this wolf.
I share so you understand... at one point I wanted to get up and tear it in two
throw it in the trash and walk away.
I kept at it.  
I wished I had taken photos so you could see how many time I did the eyes.
Even now 'I see' they are different, this was not my intention, to be honest it's interesting who this happens, I never notice usually until I scan work and see it on the computer.
It's my style'.

I'm glad I did not give up, it was a lesson in fur, patience and endurance.
The 3 all together inspire countless stories, endless tales to be passed down to the next generation, hopefully.

You don't have to go camping in the woods.. turn off all the devices, set up a camp in your living room & read your kids a book on a cold rainy evening.
Make memories not selfies.

With Love
​Georgia

the 3rd was a bear.. of course.
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Child of God you are created to create!

The sun is shining, my heart feels welcoming -it's time to paint.

Yesterday, I watched  educational programming on being mindfull' in specific.
The power of NOW, appreciation & love. 
This morning  2 e mail from strangers awaited! Asking if some of my work could be shared.
Yes.
It's nice to be asked and nice to know I'm helping.

On my desk driving impaired & mindless & mindful.
On my easel:  Arrrrgggghhh, ship ahoy Scruffy   & I Am...

Some car accidents are caused not by anything' but by simpy being distracted and mindless actions, not focusing on every task.  Before cell phones.. I bumped someone's bumper - because I was looking at the 'Tape player' while driving..  luckily no damage was done.  
​It happens.



Keep Creative & enjoy this lovely sunshine!
It's too beautiful not to bask in a sun kissed brisk afternoon.

​Georgia

 Afternoon Delight.  Wow... I needed that.
This painting was waiting to emerge, more than I realized.
hee hee, I'd say that sky WAS a little boring ..before.
It started with one of my bigger brushes and I threw the paint on -  base color on a white canvas, sketching my bear with a brush instead of a pencil- "just paint!" I remember thinking.  The rest of the days were spent with much smaller brush - as small as a '0' most of the time.
As a matter of fact- it's how the fur was painted as well as the grass. TLC in every stroke.
THC too.   I'm learning to recognize my calmer moments (twitch-less) when I can work on more detailed areas like the face. I enjoyed painting this you have no idea & clarity in severals issues flowed to me like paint off my brush.
F*ck off.   LOL.  
Who needs this negative drama? Not me.  
Frig, Im tired- I think a lot lately- i just want to paint.
Focus on what you love Georgia..  enjoy your time doing what you enjoy most.. whispered my canvas.  

I am tired - I've been waking up every few hours for weeks, I went to the Dr. Monday and he felt what I also discovered recently, a big lump in my arm pit.  It's been causing me pain but I thought it was just stress from a few others things I was trying to sort out'.  Thursday I was already having a mammogram & ultrasound.  The mammogram was not bad at all, btw. 
I've felt worse.
Then I had the ultrasound and I could see what she could see and suddenly there was a big black ball. "Is THAT it??" I asked
...  "Yep, that's it."  
Yikes. That is... disturbing- seeing big black ball inside your body. 
It would take 5 days possibly with the long weekend for results I was told.
It was called already it is a very swollen Lymphnode which I will have to have checked again soon.  I'm told to relax, destress & enjoy. Ha! You don't have to tell me twice.
Before I got the FANTASTIC news I had already resolved that morning (after that great walk I had with my son) - I will rise above! I started my day with CoconutCream home made - bakery cake, fresh pineapple  (the bakery is in Newmarket - I highly recommend, as does Storm & now Norm) & coffee... then I got the call.  I'm Smiling!
YES I AM.  & know to keep on going the direction I am ..rise above with love.
Anger, hate, revenge- I've no time for. 

Who does? it's bad for the body, it's bad for your heart & mind. 
Not to mention -it makes it difficult for me to paint. ;) Truly - I was so tired that after I got the news I slept! lol ;) the body saying RELAX. I JUST finished this bear at 6 this a.m. 

I plan on doing just that. There is nothing like a serious cancer scare to help re align your life.  What matters? Hate begets hate. I can't paint if I feel hate, I physically can't & won't do it to myself.  Think about cancer seriously in your own body and you realize how trivial  so much of 'it' is.  
Thank You God.
I needed that.

Natural medicine is on my mind. The last Mapping of the Minds event educated me further and arrgavated me fruther- one more F*&^%$$$ lie it appears. Mushrooms are on the bottom of the list when it comes to dangerous 'drugs' (on the top was alcohol) or common recreational drugs... even after cannabis! I resent calling them drugs.  I had no idea.  Why are we being lied to? Why are people going to jail over such insanity!  
NATURE.
God put all plants here for all man- OUR CREATOR knew when these plants were placed here- they would HELP US.  *Mushroom are dangerous- IF YOU PICK the wrong ones YOU can die. KNOW your mushrooms- ALL of them. They are also healthy, beneficial and medicinal.  Bear is contemplating life,  Nature & Medicine.

I've included a Star mushroom- puffball', I met a very smart young man on one of our last forays with a cool name who educated me on them and where to find them.. the others are imagined or real- I'm not sure I've seen so many. My Bear Afternoon Delight is out and on my wall, Norm said "Wow, it's like 3D with those dots!" Storm too has commented on the detail several times.  I JUST want to PAINT it does the heart & art Good.

With it- thought, prayers and resolution- it always happens when I paint.
GIVE Thanks! I've already started another canvas! 
YOU know I'm (WE are ALL) celebrating this Thanks Giving!!

I'm still experiencing pain- I shall increase my medicine intake- amen.
& enjoy every second of it.

With Love 
​G
'Afternoon Delight' 
24 x 36 Acrylic on Canvas    Celebrating Natural medicine & Life.