This painting was just going to be a quick play with paint.... it ended up being a bit longer & as always I loved every second - I just realized I didn't do any bubbles! Oh well,   it will remain as is I'm already mentally' on the next and equally as excited! Inspired by a photo of pink coral, while painting I watched Blue Planet on netflix  - how magnificent is this world of ours so much of it we can only see in part thanks to amazing photographers who venture the deep to show us a different world in our world.  Global warming has me wondering if we will only be able to see fish in aquariums int he future... I hope not. lol - I told Norm last week  "you're taking a day off and we are going to Ripley's!" but the weather that day was a brutal (-23 so forget that!) instead we went to BigAls and ran a few errands - it was a nice BURST of tropical & I was grateful for it - with it I purchased Mr.Limpet who's crib sits on my desk ;)  I like looking up, seeing him calmly swim around the coolest little betta tank ever imo - thanks to Stephen Boehme - both eyes open - i am reminded to complete another task today! 

Do you see all the fish hiding? I especially like the little blue fish... fyi there are over 40 fish in this painting.

Jesus makes me LOL every day- I don't care what people 'think', I have a great relationship' with my homeboy and it puts me at peace better than a weighted blanket  (hee hee)  yesterday he reminded me how 'close' by son & I are... I was thinking about Storm as he's been incredibly busy, go figure - so we've not seen him much and never know when he will visit & yesterday i was in the kitchen -I had literally JUST made a pizza dough - bacon in the pan - fresh homemade pizza in a couple of hours,  (Norm made the best homemade fish & chips I've ever had on the weekend, so I have to step it up)  music on, dogs watching, glass of wine - what could make it more perfect as i prepared our dinner?  
In walks Storm! "Perfect, we're having HOME made pizza tonight!"
His reply:  "No way!" & disappeared back out to his truck-  in he brought a NEW pizza rolling pin! It's all one- very comfortable on my hands - how cool was that?  Sadly, I have no pizza left over today - he took them all when he left! lol      Somethings never change.
It was  a perfect pizza night. 

It's a storm today & I can feel it my hands had me in tears  just from frustration & pain as soon as I was up,  medicated heavily already I'll snuggle & read this day until my hands warm up.  As long as I can paint...  I will thank God every day - for 'all' of it.  
Time for a new canvas - I have been painting EVERY day but I don't show them because I like the recipients to see them first in person'.    :)  
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​LOVE is on my mind - I think a few valentines are needed!
I'll make a 'card' for you to print & cut out several valentines to share with your buds.
Old School style!  
Come back  tomorrow to download your free LOVELY  printable! 

With TLC & THC
G

This year my Christmas gift to 'me' was to paint a gift for someone else...  a young man who uses Cannabis for his medicine. I was  upset thinking he wouldn't get it on time due to the recent postal strike but Canada Post came through! Thank you!   Thank you. Thank you.

I follow on Instagram:  SBSK  special books for special kids . I love these two that travel the world interviewing others with disabilities,  God has this young man doing what he is meant to do - the love he (they) continually displays for everyone they interview - if the world had more like him we would be much better off.   I do have an understanding of what it feels like for parents to have a child with a serious illness - they deal with more than you will ever comprehend, lots you definitely do NOT see on social media.  

I would like, if possible to brighten their lives - if I can & have in the past for a few children & parents, Jamies mom & I still text regular on Instagram and I am forget inspired meeting my little rocket man  (in space with his dog)  so when I read about Tres on SBSK I sent his mom a message asking: What did he like?  Her reply: dinosaurs.   That was all I needed & I knew he already used cannabis so I took a couple of days and put love into every brush stroke and I was pretty pleased when finished, mailed it off JUST last week & he will be opening it Christmas day!  Mom loved it so much she is gong to wrap it and give it to him and will send me a photo, I'm so excited. ;))) !! 

Tres mom sent me a message on instagram when it arrived and I believe I have made a family very happy this Christmas, she said she wanted to cry,  I must admit I became quite emotional when painting Tres,   :) tears of joy - riding a dinosaur - I imagined the fun he would have, it made me smile countless times - time well spent.   I thanked Tres mom for the opportunity to paint her beautiful son - that is all I see.   
A beautiful family. Tres mom is trying to educate on her son's illness with her instagram page, I get that too.   *Understanding eliminates IGNORANCE -  sometimes ignorant people are  Fucking CRUEL. Fact.

I think about who  I paint while working & the more I looked at Tres photo (hours) the more I thought he is truly a beautiful boy & was able to capture' what I wanted.. Tres having a great time on back of that  big happy dinosaur, happy to be together, see it in the clouds.  I was also very amused and happy that his two older brothers also want paintings on dinosaurs now! lol That too had me smiling all day.

Someone not long ago remarked  I was 'ugly & anyone would be ashamed to be seen with me',  well aware of my disability,  I am a 54 year old woman who knows better - but it still effected me, more than I care to admit.  When painting Tres, I thought again of these hateful remarks & at first I could feel my hairs stand on end as mamabear growled within  & then it was if  a calm  weight suddenly  gave me a warm hug  - See them for what they are & understand the only thing you can feel for people who think  like that is: PITY.      
                                   
If you only 'see' a disability you are blind. 

Painting Tres gave me strength & enjoyment. 
Tres reminded me what I love to do & what's REALLY important to me.
Tres  has inspired me to keep going - face forward - head held high!  Pun intended.
Tres & his family are an example of LOVE 
My gift to me - because Tres reminded I am beautiful & I am grateful to him & his Family for the knowledge & education, my gift to me.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

Yep, I'm enjoying these one to one painting sessions.  I think I'll continue, each becoming more enjoyable I had another friend who mentioned to me one day: I've never painted.  Gasp! How can this be?  lol  So, I invited her over to learn how to paint  & it was quite the success for her FIRST painting if I do say so.   Holy!
So many of you are gifted and don't even know it!  

I've decided to offer this to a few people, if you would like to join me to paint - but I've got to have rules, have you seen the movie 'Georgia Rules' - It's true, for me anyhow I need rules to make this the best experience for us both. Want to hear them...   it might help you decide if you want to join me.

Plan on approximately  5 hours & I like to start at 10 a.m.
Be here NOW to paint & learn how to paint... not to get high or gossip.
We stop for Pizza for lunch - no green peppers.
No cell phones.. if you need to look at your phone every 15 minutes or less, stay home.
No tobacco smoking in my home, feel free to join me with a  joint.
You provide the photo you'd like to paint - any subject - my friend wanted to paint a husky  with my suggestion to turn it into a christmas card and forcing a imagined twist to the photos.
All I ask is you  TRY,  follow my directions  step by step to create a masterpiece.

I supply - all supplies for you to leave with a finished painting & instruction on the next steps should you want to continue painting. 
You supply snacks - I prefer healthy & enjoy also baked goods & cookies.
You must like dogs  BUT listen to me when I ask you to: ignore my dogs.
I choose our painting music, dress in comfortable clothing  so you won't mind if you get paint on them or dog hair... mostly paint.
You allow me to share our images of the  experience & finished product on  my Social Media 
​ so people can see, I am still being social & you learned to paint! 
Express an interest in painting.

Let me know if you are interested (e me) ...  I'll book an available date & we shall create!  

I've actually invited a few friends that would travel quite the distance, that lesson includes a say in the guest room..  in progress.  Painting is proven to calm, heal, help people express themselves, inspire & more - learn a new hobby, there is no time like NOW!
Create, use your brain & heart instead of letting the TV use them. 
I watched the DOC: The Red Pill.  My opinion: Do not waste your time.

More Chritsmas & cananbis next!
​I can hardly contain this 'Christmas feeling' this year.
With TLC & THC
​Georgia

Ho Ho Ho! Santa makes his appearance in parades all over - not sure whom I love more reindeer  or Santa! lol  In Canada Santas reindeer eat Hemp - good for the heart! 
It's all about Christmas now- or rather the Christmas spirit...  not stuff.
It's about baking gingerbread! Decorating the tree (& outside for us) & painting all things ..
the postal strike is over & I have presents to mail - all over!
Paintings for a select few of my friends. 

I've ordered Candied orange peels for Christmas goodies & a girlfriend is coming to help me bake next week! Although December is still a week away- it will come & go before you know it...  so time to get in the Spirit! 

This year instead of giving away a painting to just anyone - I chose someone to paint for & I am very pleased with my gift! It's being mailed today to an America friend I met on IG, Im excited for them to get it because I painted MUCH love into it... as I do with everything.
IF you are expecting a mail/package from me - PLEASE be patient, ho knows how long anything will take with the mail due to the strike backlog.  
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What are your plans for today? Put some love in it! 

With TLC & THC
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

ME! That's who!! 
I'm so excited to see how creative Canada is going to  be with marketing Cannabis!  
This boring packaging has got to go! I realized it won't be long now when I went to my LOCAL WALMART  today - and noticed the POP isle is NOW the BEER & craft BEER ISLE!  You can buy it from 9 a.m. to .. I think 9. YeeeHaw. 
There you go...  There was a construction guy staring at it just like me in AMAZEMENT  lol  I turned and said to him: Welcome to America!
He looked and me, laughed and said: YEP!
YEP, there it is.  & non -alcohol drinks on the other side so kids will be going down that isle but hey it's WALMART not a cannabis dispensary.  TRY & tell me that cannabis is not going to be permitted to be creative when it is PROVEN less harmful than alcohol- Fuck that!  In the short stroll down the isle I spied an octopus, bright citrus,  bear, beaver, man on a bike... eye catching colors! I LOVE the creativity of small craft Beer.  Yep.
 "Cheers..  not to be a buzz kill- cannabis is safer in much safer experience."
I do enjoy the occasional Canadian craft beer too I don't drive anywhere and certainly not if I've had alcohol. It's not worth it. Never drive impaired on anything - stay home & cuddle, especially in a snow storm like I witnessed already  today. 
- Arrive Alive is an AWESOME slogan. 
​I hope we don't develop the same 'gun happy mentality.. coming to a Walmart near you - look how that's playing out - I can't keep up with the shootings - can you?
More on Guns next and IGNORANT - SELFISH - HUNTERS.

This is not right, not fair for the cananbis industry & it's NEXT to change- because we have already proven we are not going to turn into the land of Cannazombies' quite the opposite & we should be permitted as consenting adults to pick what brand we like for what ever reasons - I can't wait to see the CREATIVITY! If not I hope someone sues the gov for... freedom of expression in this HIGHLY competitive  WORLD wide  market... come on Canada! 

Who is excited? Me! lol   I love Birds and decided to paint this majestic Great Canadian Horned Owl guarding the cannabis fields  (& tiny gardens) growing all over Canada.  Animal can be our best alarms - Geese are known to be louder and 'honk more than guard dogs and very protective about their property.  Birds, cats, dogs - creatures helping us in just one more way.  My son visited as it was on the easel & said he "wanted it", he does not often ask for my art so it is his.. as soon as I get on a clear coat - off to it's new home it will go - painted with TLC & THC!  I've ben painting so much I  feel like I've reached a new level- the one that says: THIS is it! Isn't this fun!?  Every new canvas is a new adventure... I'm no Bateman but I sure am having a blessed time  & incredibly thankful.   lol  
​I crank the tunes & sing with the dogs (howl)  as I paint the day into evening - it's a bonus when Storm visits and NOW hangs out with me in my painting space. 
Time to paint! 
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With TLC & THC 
Georgia 
 
The Owl needs a clear coat- the night sky POPs!  The detail in the cannabis is extensive- you can't see it here - Who like Owls? I do! 
​I'm thrilled he is going to Storm - He will keep an eye on things! lol 

It's 5:30 and so dark...   

Years ago when it was announced a cannabis company bought the Hershey's chocolate factory - I thought : How  cool is that? hee hee hee! Weeeeeee   & instantly I thought of Willy Wonka! lol  It's probably my age & I'm sure I'm not the only one who thought this way... it was perfect.  Is perfect - what a great start to the Canadian cannabis journey!  

Tweed is the company and I've no doubts they are celebrating this past week plus. 
A cannabis company in a chocolate factory -  with EDIBLES soon available in Canada - next April, I read Tweed is opening a chocolate factory!  It makes me laugh just thinking about it, and let's face it - you know they will do it right! I LOVE medicate dark chocolate, I love all medicate chocolate- white, milk and dark.   Oompa Loompa revival!  Wouldn't it be fun if all the trimmers had to wear Ompa loompa costumes (fun for us not them) - lol,  so it really was no struggle for me to paint this- quite the opposite, imagining all the Oompa Loompas trimming the weed as they sing was very enjoyable.  
I've done my share of trimming, it's work.

The downfall was I can't get the song out of my head now...
"Oompa loompa doopity dooo.. I have some fresh trimmed bud for you!"
Anyway - a friend calls me a 'traitor' simply for painting this- to which I say: Phhhhhbt.... 
It's time Canada for celebration all around - who cares 'who' is doing what! As long as it's getting done & by Canadians - making history!  There are options NOW available to all - some will have incredible experiences some not so much- this happens everywhere in every business.  Tweed also saved a small town - once the chocolate factory is open I bet tourism will be booming again!  I HOPE our own mayor is paying attention  when deciding wether or not to even allow a dispensary- if you don't YOU are throwing cash to other towns. You are also FORCING your own community to drive impaired, having to go elsewhere for goods & services & shopping.. and eating. 

The only 'ones' I do not support in the industry are those who were previous pill pushers making millions off of deadly drugs - now turned cannabis supporters, I would also not encourage anyone to buy from Shoppers Drug mart- remember when they said cannabis was a serious mistake.. I do.  Do some research- where you put your money is where you place your faith.  Faith in great product & company & PEOPLE who run them.  

I've never purchased from Tweed (or anyplace else) my son looks after me,  but I do know several who work(ed) for the company & they are all outstanding in their field - haha   so when people ask me- I mention a few places including Tweed - come on ! A chocolate factory!?? What's not cool & fun about that fact alone!?  I hope all hardworking, kind, compassionate people do well in this industry  - I don't care who they work for.  
It's that simple.

& if ever get out that way- I would love to visit the Chocolate factory turned cannabis factory! I'm grateful Tweed helped change history and educates many just like every other cannabis advocate.   It's time to celebrate! This painting was pure pleasure - and had me giggling just to think of sharing it with a few friends who work there- lol  I hope they have fun with the chocolate factory. Perhaps NOT 'lickable wall paper - but how about scratch & sniff your favourite bud?  Everlasting gobstoppers - I'm excited to see what they create!

Does anyone remember Moe's medibles - man that was good chocolate!! One time I had a strawberry dipped in a chocolate fountain- it was the best ride home that day.. Storm was laughing at me the entire way.

Oh Canada - I love you.

Dear America VOTE - so I can love you again too...
I still do, just not that pussy grabbing DONkey running the show at the moment or his policies & practices.

What to paint next? I don't know...  It will be fun that I'm positive of and I will consume much cannabis while I do, that I am sure of too!

With TLC & THC.. in chocolate for me!
Georgia

I started this bird a while back & forced myself to complete him before I started a new canvas! I've had/have many 1/2 finished canvas- it's a bad habit to start... 
Now that Cannabis is legal in Canada - it's all business! LP's setting up must get growing! 
Everyone is trying to make a buck or two.  This isn't a factory where you can add a shift and turn out more product- it takes time to GROW business, plants and a future.  
Have patience please.

Have patience with yourself if it's your first time growing - mistakes happen, bugs appear, crops fail (sorry but it's true) I can tell you the lessons I have witnessed my son experience and LEARN through have been tireless.. I've no doubts many give up because you know what...  there is no better lesson than a lost crop when you NEED your medicine. 
 It's WORK.  HARD work and the more plants you have the more work.  4 is a good number.
I can only imagine the pressures at some of these giant places- I can hear the boss squawking  'This shit ain't gonna trim itself!!    lol   All who have trimmed a harvest or two can easily relate, I've earned my trimming badge  :)  Actually I can't any longer- it hurts my hands to trim - I prefer hand trimmed over machine trimmed. Most people will only ever see machine trimmed. 

I've given a few joints away this past week in my newest card! You can do that! It's LEGAL - just like offering my friend a glass of wine.   Friends who I think might consider cannabis (mostly all older) because I care about them most -currently- older adults end up on chemical cocktails that take their lives ALL TOO EARLY , if they started to use cannabis for some if not MOST of their aches and pains  they just might live a little longer- It's NOT cannabis that is PROVEN to kill.  A joint  is a start - they don't have to be confused with what to buy from the Ontario cannabis store  they can have a little try...  understand how they feel and decide from there.  All joints have been well received and appreciated. 
My mom has never smoked tobacco (me either) so I'll make her some edibles for  when her hips & feet are hurting from all her parade  marching & dancing.  ;)

So for all that are not aware- Growing cannabis from soil & seed to harvest- IS WORK.
If you don't show your ladies love- they won't show you love in return - just like LIFE. 
& remember come harvest time- No time to stall- This shit ain't gonna trim itself!!

I've started a new panting (of course) it cracks me up every time I sit in front of it!
To the point I can't wait to sit in front of it... this rainy weather is not bothering us- time to squeeze some paint!  It's cannabis related by the way and I hope it makes you smile as ,such as it makes me smile.

with TLC & THC
Georgia 

Who Mew?   When I woke today Alexa told me it was international Cat day!  

I already had a canvas Cat/Chat on the easel - started yesterday.. what do I do when  don't know what to paint? Paint something inspired by another.  I've wanted to do this kitty for a long time & now I have with a Georgia Toons twist.. Cannabis in a glass  represents in my mind: Everything in moderation but preferably go with the bud.


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Enjoy it ALL & Thank God. Painted with  gold details it shines lovely in the kitchen sunlight!  
I pondered changing his smile but I didn't  because the original is quite 'cheeky looking and I feel it suits this feline just fine.  It looks terrific in my bright green kitchen! 

Jesus in the background is not finished..  He smiles at me as I paint. 
I'm painting a canvas every other day it seems & the stretching is good for me! Working at my desk 8 hours a day (or more) is not that healthy so this  forces me to switch it up. 
My current problem is Ginger wanting to sleep on my lap as I paint... I move too much but I let her try anyhow, the dogs are enjoying the new painting space as much as I am.

I have to keep busy - If I stop and thing about TRUMP and his hatred I get miserable, I read an article knocking the younger generation for feeling PTSD due to Trump - Of course he is causing some PTSD! Imagine thinking he is going to be responsible for the fate of future Americans...  I feel I should paint something 'RED hat hatred' related but I'm not sure I want to focus any energy on the ass or his hats.  If I was in the USA and saw someone wearing that hat, I'd have to turn and go the other direction - as the disgust would be evident on my face.
Trump  is Hitler reborn.

DID you know.. YOU should pay cash or debit for your cannabis.  Paying with your credit card makes it easy for the border to access records if they choose.
They can not access Canadian debit transactions.
Cannabis is still illegal in most of the USA, eh.  Beware.  Be Aware.
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Jesus is Next..

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

P.S. here is a wonderful article on Adam, the young man I painted the cannabis in the maple syrup can for. It's bee nice to watch Adam & Erin succeed, they are lovely people imo.

Tis that time!  I found a round canvas and immediately had an idea for the monster painting
the creature from the DEEP..  now he is the creature from the deep peeking at me through a porthole!  My Halloween gift to myself.

Most Trick or Treaters will be out tonight  I guess ! Have fun - play safe!
Don't eat any candy you don't know what it is... ever.

We went to the LCBO this afternoon and I was overwhelmed at the packaging designs and how inciting they all are! Creative fun- I bought a craft bear with a  bear & beaver in a canoe for Storm to try next visit.
Cannabis packaging - is insulting.  It's like saying here - It's now legal- enjoy, but don't enjoy too much we still don't trust you to be responsible adults.  BULLSHIT.
I give it 6 months, it is a human Canadian right to express yourself and be creative!
Like we SEE with all the BOOZE.  Phhhhbt.   

I can't get enough painting in the new studio and have just purchased all size of canvas!
It's getting cold out - time to warm up the bong.
Want to come over & join me for a hit?
​It's legal- just like having glass of wine at someones home.  
Please remember NEVER drive impaired, like the woman just last night who has killed the mother of 3 in Newmarket .. the police said 'Alcohol, speed  and poor decision making have resulted in another death'. True...    an many will suffer. 
The drunk driver was not injured...  I won't judge I know when I was younger I too made the same stupid decisions & thank God I was never in an accident.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia