Canna- canna -canna canna- cannachameleon!  
Sing it!  To the tone of Boy George. hee hee

What do you think of my new pet Cannachameleon?
I'd love to see him slowly slink around my home. He was really enjoyable to paint! 
I've an appreciation for aboriginal art the dots.. it is defiantly relaxing and fun to watch happen- much like pointillism.  
Whats the purpose of my ART?   
With each and every piece I create with cannabis in it- it's to help 'normalize cannabis- bring attention make others realize it's just a PLANT which no death has ever been attributed to & to have FUN! It's my PLEASURE. Passion.
SO- if your nervous- you won't die..  try.
Cannabis for pain, depression & then some. Try.

Every morning- I get up, do the stuff we do- bathroom stuff, have a big glass of water then my first BONG hit... a bit of breakfast-  another bong hit - check out the garden, play with the dogs.. inside - bong hit- chores.. bong hit.. paint.. repeat. This is me HIGH.
When I read about what's happening with cannabis in the USA in particular- it's such a hypocrisy - especially with alcohol sold in every grocery store, on every corner- a legal life destroyer - killer... available for all. 

More on Cannabis advertising' soon & a dispensary who appears to be doing it "right".
at least one I can find- It's difficult- more on that too soon.

38 today! With chance of showers- my girls & I will be in the pool.
Today is the eclipse! We might see it  70% they speculate, DONT look into it directly.
Birds & animals will be effected- interesting... I'll keep an eye on Bird.

Jerry Lewis died.  I loved his movies - he was a genius. The Nutty Professor!  Jerry raised billions for muscular dystrophy.  I though he was handsome & incredibly talented and very funny.  His facial expressions and slapstick comedy- thank God I was raised on his movies  compared to T.V. today. I think I'll watch one while I paint today.

I'm feeling grateful for just being , there is much happening...
I can't even express it in words - yet.
BIG - HUGH - life changing. Wait & see. 
The slow & steady snail is on a mission & will not be stopped... some 'events' just take longer, be patient Georgia - everything for a reason.

Wait until you see more of my new work! Stay tooned.
Now SING IT: Canna- canna -canna canna- cannachameleon!  
in the tone of Boy George. hee hee hee.  *Ironically when I just googled for a  song- BOY George is making a comeback in Vegas- he's looking good. Well Done Boy George- you've been around a long time and I wish you success & happiness. 
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With Love
g
xox
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With all that is happening in the world..
I just want to paint a little PUFF of peace, love & cannabis - to help all those struggling to make sense of things... PTSD will be on the rise.  Smoke some medicine.
Have A little fun in the garden of love... I know I do.

Threats of bombs, honestly - I'm more concerned about Trump pushing buttons than I am North Korea.  

It's disheartening what's happened in Virginia & TRUMP and his 'statement'  is shameful- he has encouraged this hatred being fuelled in America.  Can you imagine if it had been  African Americans with pitch forks and torches  shouting hatred & violence rallied in such a way?  IT would have been all over the news - without anyone crashing into people.    
Police would have been shooting.  Arrests all over would have been made.
WTF?

I believe anyone who takes their vehicle and intentionally drive into a group of people should be put down like a rabid animal.  
No court case, no waste of time or money.    :(
He is a terrorist and has NO value for human life at all. 
My son disagreed and said he should get a fair trial & go to jail where he will be punished for what he did. 

Puff Puff and blow some LOVE back into the air when you exhale today! 
SERIOUSLY, please... Think about peace, love and CALM and the energy will float into the Universe and bring us all closer to these desires.   

With Love
g

When I read about people actually trashing Trudeau, oh my gouache - wake up at least we have someone trying to make a positive change.  FB - arrrrrrggggghhhhh!  
Are you paying attention to the crisis  *below us?
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*on a map in a book, Eh - Canadian thing.

California is one of the most beautiful places visual I've ever been - the weather - I'm missing it already on this chilly rainy day! - lol   At least I had a bit of a break. I am thankful.
Poppy is sleeping still - jet lag big time.   Above all else, I was taken back with the plant life!  If you are inspired by plants they are everywhere and in all colors, shapes, sizes & succulents galore!  There were so many I did not know what to paint. 

The trees made me SMILE!I must have looked a big squirrley myself, standing at he base hugging, feeling and looking up into the magnificent trunks. Leaves I've never seen, touched and even tasted - it would be a reason I will say to many "Go see California!"  I'm told it's like this YEAR round.   Everyone would agree the plant life is something to see.
Sadly- literally the afternoon before I left a woman told me about Crown Valley botanical garden! GO see it if you get to Orange County & tell me what it was like.  
Everyday was an adventure on our walk! I carried something back with me each time- to paint, smell and explore... I wished I could start my own collection of seed pods - tiny alien cases waiting to let loose new life & blooms. Colors which would stimulate  until I leaned in for a smell and in most cases the thoughts of heaven came to mind.. this must be what it would smell like. I picked a tiny bloom and tossed it in my purse only to be reminded when the entire room smelled of it later.  Below are a few of my favourite photos some I am painting and adding into other works.

As an artist there is nothing like your own custom reference library for in what is in my own mind 'my next perfect composition.' Going to California for these photos, experiencing it first hand was a dream come true.  Follow your dreams! 

I made a promise - as I am blessed  I''ll continue to say 'Yes' to adventure!
Be it in on a plane or in a new plant discovery.  
​Time to paint! It makes me feel warm just thinking about it. 

With Love
g

Today I asked to be dropped off at the Ocean! Hows that sound? Well I can assure you sitting on he beach with poppy - it sounded lovely! I wan't there e5 minutes when I found a surfers watch amongst the rocks- and it was still working- complete with he date, I've kept it for a souvenir.  Poppy Loved the ocean! She constantly stared at the waves.

What did we do? We lay on the sand and listened to the waves...  searched for crabs, spied a tiny starfish and more - we loved it. Every grain. I think we just might do the same tomorrow... It will be a lovely way to spend Canada day! I'm told it's ben raining back home since I left-  glad to be in the sunshine.  It is hot and dry, there have been a few fires already -part of California living.   Today I met several lovely people, the life guard welcomed us and told me I don't even need to put Poppy's vest on- good she was hot! We walked the beach, she didn't leave my side and now she is an official Salty Dog! 

I also found a tiny, pristine rabbit skull, I'm going to paint it like Georgia O'Keefe! Sitting in the Cali sunshine.  Nevada is 'legal' tomorrow... but according to the LA times- good luck consuming, you can get a $600.oo fine if you smoke cannabis in your own car. Your own home is the only place, it's not as  cannabis friendly as one might think. Still 
Trump is in the papers and it's terrible, his tweets..  lol I can't believe I AM even typing about a president and 'his Tweets!' Nothing but bashing this president by his fellow Americans (I don't know who voted for him) talk about a divide. The L.A. Times is no fan, I'm finding reading the paper interesting - a different perspective.. 
Well this cali sunshine has me beat, time to enjoy some fine bud and perhaps paint! 
*OH - My bear surfing was found at Salt Creek Beach - by a surfer (just a young man) he sent me a  photo -thanking me! Holding it on Instagram,  he looked me up I guess... lol and he is pleased to have the tiny original! Made my day.   

Time to paint! I have my 'Canada day' ready for Tomorrow! <3
Keep creative! Stay dry fellow Canadians! I'll pray & send you a sunny day tomorrow! 
I can try.

With Love
G

On the weekend My son invited me to the LIFT EXPO, It states on the radio
'Canada' premier cannabis EXPO..  Treating Yourself medical cananbis expo's were the Premier Expos. Seems like yesterday, boy they were fun.  Storm still 'a kid'.  Now I walk the EXPO with a 25 year old talented, intelligent, passionate & handsome, NICE young man.
If I do say so.  Of course I had a good day. 

I did hear a speaker & he boldly stated loud & proud- 'Do not kid yourself, if not for advocates & patients - cannabis would NOT be where it is in Canada Today. Fact.' Dana was also on point and loved the red shirt. 
How was it? It was informative - But I know it all - Hahahaha!! (Don't all females?)
There were many dispensaries, some I'm not aware of yet and know nothing about, some I DO know about and would advise ALL to avoid like the plague.  I've blogged about a few in the past.    PLEASE educate yourself ...    WHO do YOU SUPPORT with your dollar?
Are they GOOD people or just money making greedy assholes.  Do they believe in what they are doing? Or are they  just money making greedy..  
Do they care about cannabis as a medicine? Or are they just...        
WHO DO YOU want  GROWING YOUR medicine.
What you put in your body.  

Oh, there were many incentives I heard, sign up now and get your first medibe FREE!
Sign  here and get 15% off!   Sign here and get this sweet T!!
For me?? lol     I went to the First LIFT expo- a couple years back.. they've gotten better,  still not what TY was - I do  believe it will become as good in a couple years.

What I did NOT like: 
Seeing the dispensary of the one who 'stares me down in public'. lol 
& the one run by the person associated with Oxy.  Phhhhbt.  
The VAPE lounge IMO.. I felt not  'sanitary' I went outside and smoked a joint instead.
It  didn't feel .. 'fun'   Life is still about fun.  
Or very creative to be honest- except for that big GREEN thing and the 'airline girls.
I didn't FEEL FUN/comfortable/inspired.  
Bombardment of franchises - making me wonder & realize  - it is what it is.
Buyer beware.   Phoney people (imo), I did see a couple, who needs it - keep moving. 

What I did like: Walking around with Storm, noticing girls giving him a wink and smile from time to time.  lol       Seeing & Hugging many I've not seen in years.
Adam & Erin and Adam getting us our TWEED (giggle)  stash jars- which I like  ;)
Hugs from Gilles! My buddy from Advanced - and meeting his lovely wife for the first time, she's heard about me...  lol  
​Jimmy! From CannaMart He spied me - walked over grabbed my sore hand (very gently) and started to massage it. Wise man... perceptive.  We hit it off and  gave each other hugs with each passing! The cream NOW sits on my desk and I'm using it daily! 
​Patrick of Conspiracy Culture - he looked  REFRESHED! Antonio was at NORML Canada, Steve & Fillipe from CubeCaps - I hung out in the booth for a bit and I'd have to say.. people were raving about this product. Amy was there in heels  giving me hugs! Al & Butterfly grabbed me, unexpected for an interview - I apologize, I heard Tamara (who also loves small dogs) was listening and I told her about POPPY! & California- can you tell I'm ready for some California Dreaming?
I met a few new people Storm introduced me to, all wonderful - Of course.
I picked up Stickers for Josh's sketchbooks.
I was introduced to someone who  'Yeeeeeeeed!' lol at meeting me- and said she has a postcard by her desk! Geez,  for that response - soon she'll have a little original. 
EZRA, from the moment I noticed this man I thought 'what a nice guy'.
Ezra is a talented Photographer and more- above all else-  he makes me feel at peace being in his presence. Simple.  I'm told he  lives what he speaks. He wears HEMP head to toe - LOVE IT!  It was an honour.  He asked to take my photo.. which - you know- is a ? who knows if  you will catch me in twitchmode - He makes me smile and I was nervous.. oh well.  
I of course asked for a photo as well - turned out awesome (below)  & get this- I was right about him...  he is voted one of Canada's Nicest people!!
By ROOTS. I will tell you when it's time to vote. EZRA is nicest person I know, follow him!  We all need nice in our lives. I try to be nice - me makes me want to be nicer. lol 
www.ezrasoiferman.com   TWEED knows what they are doing when hiring him, imo.  
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I'm sure I'm forgetting a few many laughs- especially when the 'watering Giant' started to tumble! hee hee   I WAS ZONKED when home-  passed out in bed at 10.
IF you don't know- sure Go. $15. would be a better price ticket, IMO 
I guess I have to admit: I was Lifted by LIFT.  

With Love.
G