day 3...   I'm still adding colour then switching to a tiny brush for tiny details! his is my favourite saw, to date.
Each gets better imo, because of what I learn painting the last.  Using what I like and omitting what I did not enjoy as much...  providing a better experience, making for a better  creation & artist.  Same with daily life - continue with what works and is enjoyable, change, adapt & continue forward!  Try to avoid what is not enjoyable.. like the dishes. hahaha. 
Actually, Storm usually does the dishes & Im grateful for it.
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It's currently -23.  The sunshine is luring me out - then the cold send me back running.  lol
January in Canada - it is what it is.. Please keep your pets in!  My dogs could go out when ever they want- and they want -it's obvious, but the naturally know  & choose: NO.  So PLEASE, let your pets in.

I still have not cut out my cards!  That's what happens when they get placed on a desk and have new art placed on top...
hopefully - today!  Have a creative day! Saw 4 awaits. 

Today is the day Trump 2.0. -  Trump - the Phoenix  rises from the ashes!  Hot & raring to go!   
It's cold in the capital (expected 11) so it took place indoors, at one point I thought how many more can they get in that room.  No indication of any actual crowds so who knows if any attended. It was -25 when I woke today - now a balmy -21, watching from home - indeed warmer. 
It went as expected.   I watched an interview he did earlier in the week and Trump reiterated the same topics (also covered in the Joe Rogan interview) & some I agree with, most I agree with.  It sounded hopeful... time will tell.

I've done a  few negative Trump editorials so I decided in fairness, I'll try to draw something positive to start his journey this time around!  I don't agree with a few things but they are just opinions & who knows the direction things will go.   I just watched an interview stating "Biden was working up to the last hours" - doing what you might ask? Pardoning his family!? How does that help the American people?  It doesn't,  it protects them.  
Trump is in, so far so good.  Melania looked very classy and his son Barron - wow, talk about a growth spurt, no doubts the universe has plans for him. 

Every day I am more convinced - we must stop judging each other on our appearance but more on behaviours.  
ACIM  states this over and over, as does the Bible - Trump talked about God, it is all for God. God first.  Perhaps that is why he is there.   God knows, we don't.  We are told to support those that God does put in power, who knows what lessons we will learn, very soon.  I'm curious to see how they handle the next violent protest or the next male who tries to enter a woman's sport competition or girls bathroom.   Before you judge me,  I am done putting children at risk so that some 'man' can fulfil his  need to feel like a woman!  By allowing this we  all, have hurt more children. 

I felt like the teacher on Romper room, looking around through the magic looking glasss ...and I see Elon, Jeff & Zuckerberg.. to name a few. Lots of money in the room and backing Trump.  A few topics concerned me but again, Trump believes he is doing what the American people want - let's hope he delivers. Starting with helping out all the recently devastated communities.  Like Him or Not - he's not worth crying over, life goes on..  think positive, think hope!
I believe he wants to do what 'is right' and will follow through, he deserves the benefit of the doubt. 

What you think about you become!  Growing up, I really envied America - they were 'the big cooler older kid' &  I'd like to see that returned! Me, a Canadian - why not.. we remember and we would like to see America great again.

Maybe, our own SOON new government will be inspired by some of the same issues addressed - I think so.  Canadians are fed up with much lately - like our own grocery stores being permitted and getting away (again) with ROBBING us blind. This beef issues - charging us for meat not there, first it was bread and now meat,  big grocery chains bite the hand that FEED them.  We buy the products and we are getting pissed, if we stop, they are screwed.
Or will they just figure out another way to rob us - what will our 'leader ' do to address issues in Canada? 
Soon. 

Time to throw a log on the fire & finish my saw, it took much mental preparation. 
Congratulations Trump 2. 0 , he definitely appeared more somber about his situation, this time around!  
I pray he is successful and can peacefully restore America to its  former glory!

I was thinking of the painting I did with him "that's all folks" ...  & just like Looney Tunes - he has made a comeback!   lol did I jinx myself? I don't know.  In this case - I will be thrilled if I am proven wrong and Trump proves to be the man all are anticipating him to be.   With God, he can do anything.
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Hello Friend - where have you been!?  6 round gouache.

Thoughts of spring help me survive winter!  Holy cow, do we have a ton of snow! More.. and it slides off the roof onto the deck and I can't see my gazebo if sitting' at my desk - lol    I kinda like it, it've as if I'm also under the blanket of snow that the forest is. How lovely is spring when all things sprout! 

Tomorrow is the big day Trump take over 2.0 I'm not sure how I feel about it, reading about protests already, I pray it's peaceful. I just watched an interview about tomorrow saying it must be indoors as it's going to be dangerously cold ... 11.  lol! 11?? I can't be the only Canadian that giggled. It's -23 here tomorrow. 11 - we are out in the spring in T-shirts!! lol.  It immediately subsided any concerns I might have of a sudden rush for our borders.  When people fin out how cold it gets, our grocery prices - would have most Americans running back in moments!   The lack of affordable apartments - unless you want a roommate - or 12..  Our taxes, our cell phone costs, everything - YOU will pay more for everything here. Except healthcare- but you might have to wait.. a year or two. Actually, I do find our healthcare pretty good & thank God we don't lose our homes when we break an arm at work.  Anyhow - it is what it is - God knows what it is!!!  Once I remember that - in every situation - I am at peace! God knows.  

I was reminded this morning in the bible - We all, rich & poor, wise & foolish - all will experience the same EVENTs. 
So enjoy your bread & wine and have a good heart and be kind..  it's ALL the same event, we are all connected and it does effect us all - not just 'them', that say so.   Give thanks for all lessons on the journey.

Enjoy your day! Created to create.

Ice fishing season!    Storm went ice fishing yesterday & caught dinner!  How cool is that?  It was delicious. The freshest, meatiest, tastiest fish I've had.  He caught it, came home and cleaned it and cooked it, from lake to table.  I'm always amazed with ice fishing, I don't 'get it' but I know many who find it thoroughly enjoyable, sitting on a frozen lake all day.
We buy fish from the grocery store at least once a week but this could not be beat.  I also love the fact that I was able to take all sorts of photos to paint a new oar! This fish had tiny golden spots- it will be fun to try to replicate.

I forgot to ask to have my cards cut and Storm is ski patrol today so, another day before they are done.
Guess what!? - It's snowing! yeehaw.. I am amazed at the amount of snow we have, it's mid January and I love it.
It's Canada Eh! What else do you expect?  

I guess other Canadians are hearing Trump and his water woes... I am sick of hearing about how California has no water - like it was a miracle that did it... Californians did it - they depleted their water and now they want Canadas. California once had a huge lake!  They redirected it - they played God and moved stuff around just like they have countless times with man made dams -that destroyed entire communities that use to once thrive. FACT.. So if he's going to talk about how California has no water - then remind everyone why - GREED. Profit.  

Do you know what's more important that anything these tariffs cover? WATER.   Water is liquid gold and it absolutely give Canadians power over the USA - regarding threats' made by Trump.  California has no water still, but do you know what they do have - LUSH lawns and golf courses! The epitome of entitlement - Golf courses. Waste and more waste.  Huge swimming pools and fountains - all over California. The parks are super green as they water them from below... vanity took Californias water.  I was also watching the growth of Disney (for an example) & when Disney was building he did not give ONE f*CK and re directed water and built a giant lake/lagoon for it's rides and entertainment. How many times has this been done? What about the amount of water they use? How about  theme park - or water parks!?   Water for all sorts of fun except no water to put out devastating fires.

California has water - they use it like it's  never ending - what about the movie industry? Another documentary told about Kirk Cameron building a giant TANK = just to shoot some movie footage.  Quit crying you have no water when you yourself have treated it like a greedy little kid on a slip and slide.   Canadians should be very protective of our water.  We can't EVEN provide safe drinking water for our own communities yet America wants to re direct water - have we learned NOTHING? And for those who say - it's impossible to do what Trump is suggesting re directing the water...  where there is a will, there is a way! They will truck /tank/train/pipeline it out - if they get the opportunity.

Suddenly this fresh fish dinner hit home a little harder.  Thank you Lord for the lakes, water and fish... please help us understand the gift of water - before it become just another commodity.  Created to create - I think I'll start the Oar.

Here are my newest cards. 3.. I liked the idea, it's old.  They are not finished as I need Storm to help by cutting them out.
​I could but it would hurt and take a lot longer, I've accepted I can't use scissors, it's not a big deal on the grand scale.
When you see an older idea, it's a fun challenge to create your own, with your own flair, it's a unique way to display an old idea.

Daisy has had a few difficult days, she is our oldest Dog and her grey muzzle shows it, as do the cataracts and occasionally she drags a back leg, but like humans - today she appears like pup.  We worry about our furry loved ones.  The last vet visit she had -  for a bad tooth, the vet implied she was probably too old for surgery (then suggest a $3,000 surgery - phhhhbt), as some pets can't take the surgery. She's such a good old girl, Arrow is as good as she is because Daisy helped train her.  She has the occasional accident (in the bathroom, on training pads) but we don't mind as it's part of life and we'd rather clean up then not have Daisy.  I hope this is not her last winter. 

I have these bags' I've been moving around my studio for years - so I'm making them dog ball bags, I made several a long time ago and then gifted them to dog families -to fill and take on a picnic with the dogs.  Thats on my agenda for this weekend, along with a saw still waiting for creatures and fungi.  What are you doing this weekend? if you love outdoor activities and snow - Haliburton has it. I've seen images of people climbing ice rocks- very cool!  Not for me, but I get the excitement. Haliburton forest always has something to do , clearly they understand this is also a tourist destination. 

A few people have mentioned to me they have trouble sleeping lately, You don't say! OF course you do... There are countless reasons to lose sleep lately, for everyone, no one is immune to 'negative news" and there's been quite a bit for about... 6 years!! So my response now is:  I'm sure you are not sleeping, it's normal & expected - all things considered - so instead of stressing how you are not sleeping - Focus on the simple fact: you woke up!  
​Focus on waking up - to witness another day. Yay! 
Have a creative day! If you want to see my complete cards- check back tomorrow.
Enjoy this day the Lord has made!

The son shines brighter than the sun.  8 x 11 

It is chilly... I have read studies it's better to sleep in the cold, many  prefer it cold, it's easier to 'layer off heat control, but when it's cool here - it get's you moving a little faster when up.  There's snowing the forecast and a cool -23 so no wonder I'm painting warmer images.  The warmth from this image comes from Jesus and not glitter gouache.  
on the path that we will be walking in a few months... I remind myself & the girls.

The past few days have been beautiful sunshine but it's a bit of an illusion when you step into it.   If it's that cold on my fingers, it's that cold on Poppy's tiny belly & paws, no lingering.   It appears (on social media) people are expecting big thing when Trump takes over, instantly.  He's been promising a few things, instantly...  it should be interesting to watch but probably more enjoyable & less stressful to paint.    Jo Rogan was mentioning the current situation in LA and it sounds like a movie, brutal.  He pointed out, even those who's homes were spared - are finished as there is nothing around them, property value drops, looting in the area.  & they can't claim insurance as their house was not destroyed in the actual fires.     The bible reminds us pray for strength & courage, for others if not for ourselves.  If there was ever a time to pray for Peace, now is good.  

On my desk are 3 different style cards', just for fun. Each is a bit of work  so I'll be sending them out for special occasions to special friends. Below is a recent pup portrait! I love painting our fury families, card size make it a perfect tiny gift too. 

8 x 11 gouache on black.     I found a SWEET image of a real frog that looks as if it is praying, adorable.  Then I got to wondering , what would frogs pray for - they'd pray for forest fires being put out.  

Watching these fires & listening to the excited talk of rebuilding LA to be a smart city (as fires continue to burn) and get it ready for the olympics- what's the point even talking about 'IF' the fires were intentional - it's done. It's done, RECOGNIZE it for what it is.  The facts are - or rather a prediction (you don't have to be a mystic to do so, in this circumstance) will be in 2028 -LA 2.o  is going to rake in the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$... more than they ever 'lost' so who cares about the loss... terrible but true attitude, it appears.

Who cares how much it cost, right now- they will make it all back with a profit from  tourists alone who will   visit the land of  LA'.   Humans are overwhelmed with all that's happening,  in the USA, some places still recovering from disasters commenting on how they are getting little help or relief weeks/months later - yet remaking on the numbers ($ money) still being sent to the Ukraine, still.  What's up with that?  Now those still struggling have to see & hear talks of LA being rebuilt and wait and see how fast it gets done. 

The excitement is building for Trump takeover on the 20th, I have to admit, I've seen some stuff with certain protests lately (you know what I am referring to) and thought, try that when Trump is official and you will quickly see another side of America that's just patiently waiting in the wings.  So, If I am thinking that, a Canadian sitting in the cold woods - you best believe those closer to the situation are thinking the same. I can't see it going smoothly.  As a matter of fact - this whole agenda of the NWO.. I don't see stopping anytime soon, not if cities can be blatantly burned to the ground  to make the dream a reality.  A documentary I watched stated, the people in charge' actually do believe they are working for the greater good, they have good intentions, most of them.. some of them... a few of them have good intentions. 

I then painted another frog - may as well go all out! He is praying for a bombardment of PEACE! 
The aliens will arrive to help stop the destruction and beam down extra love and we (including the frogs) will remember WE are not to fear, as we all have within us  > The Peace of Christ... Peace be with you.
Peace is already in you. Pray for another glorious day - just like today, another day to watch the adventure in this amazing world! Pray we will continue to witness and learn and be& do better. 

Actually, these frogs were fun but also because, I'm cleaning my pallets!! That's the first time since using gouache! 
lol, they are a little crusty and I'm constantly picking out hairs (normal, I guess after over a decade of use) so I'm using up the old paint in the old pallets with playing and messy and quick stuff, both the frogs were painted in a couple of hours. More today (dogs today) to use it up and prepare for the next! I purchased clean new pallets for the basic groups- yellow, reds, blue, greens, browns - I filled the yellow-orange-red pallet and it looks so pretty (clean) I can't wait to mess it up! YAY! 

Below, a typical shot of my desk...  you can see the frog photo and my new pallet, I just filled! Yay!!
​Let the adventure in painting continue! 

Days like this has me doubting global warming...   actually, we've not had it too cold but we sure have enough snow!
I love it, I mean if you are going to look at snow- this is snow!
Throw in that pink and blueish sky and I'm excited to paint!

I did paint some cards over the holidays, it seems most have reached their intended destinations... finally.
Guess what?  Canada Post just raised their prices, isn't that something... how quickly they expect all to forget the service we've endured the past few months, destroying the possibility of holiday 'profit' for many,  yet  have no concerns with raising prices now to start of 2025.  

So, not only are Canadians dealing with 'shrinkflation' smaller packaging and less product, higher grocery prices, bread gouging (let's not forget)  recalls for lack of safety, Mega stores making mega profit but NOW they have been caught charging us MORE  for less than is stated on the actual package.  And - for how long!??  When will it end and some think, oh it's just a little amount of meat missing - but tests reveal -it's a LOT of meat over time and packages and a lot more money being made on selling something NOT there. WTF. Do we all NOW have to bring our own scales to the grocery stores?  Why do they keep getting away with this crap? This is intentional criminal action, it's Food fraud.  I think if we educated immigrants more of Canadian taxes, food prices, lack of rent, homelessness, theft increasing, jobless rates, the price of stamps & snow (like this snow) we would have fewer applications. 

I have seen some videos on things going on in the USA and think to myself - when Donald gets official, sh*ts gonna hit the fan.  Irony as he mocks Canada in a recent speech telling everyone, how little they need Canadians and next thing  all over social media is the Canadian fire bomber planes helping with the California fires. Phhhhbt. To which I'll add - some dumb as American flew up a drone and put a hole in one.  That person will regret their actions when I read it's illegal and in restricted air space.  It's mind-blowing to watch, the city is still burning and they are talking LA 2.0.  & the 2028 olympics, the new improved smart city on the way.. you would almost think it was planned, to clear the way. 

​time to paint & watch it snow!

Ahoy Mate!  Toot Toot!!  8 x 11.  gouache on white

I'm Popeye the sailor man! I eat me 'shrooms' when I can! 
They're good for my brain and helps PTSD pain,
Cause I'm Popeye the Sailor man! TootToot!!

Popeye spending knowledge and spores! Augggguggguggg..
I know someone whom looks like the real Popeye,  it makes me smile to think of his impression.  What a legacy, lol.
Do your research & help your brain - NOW.  Why wait until the government decides (which they are currently working on) to 'INFORM' us of their great benefits and healing powers - possibly  warding off dementia! And you want to wait until someone tells you it's ok??? But it's o.k. to use poisonous substances like alcohol -freely- the the point of poisoning & even death.. that's o.k. tho - WAKE UP and choose to take control of your health so you can enjoy this glorious journey for a while longer. Psilocybin - created by God.  Not addictive. Not deadly .. why wouldn't you try them FIRST?  
Every time I think of Veterans getting them to help ease PTSD pain, those who have witnessed the atrocities of war first hand - I thank God.

I read some GREAT news! Because of Trudeau leaving Bill C-63, also known as the online harms act is OVER. 
​Thank God.  It would have given them even more power to behave exactly as China currently does & the UK is doing - sending people to jail over posts & comments one makes online!  Because they don't go with the government narrative & LIES.  Post/comment/blog & Gov. disagrees with and you go to jail. 1984 in 2025.    & they encouraged RATS to squeal (Canadian lingo? lol) on them, by promising anonymity' when doing so!  
F*ck Trudeau - when I think of the divide he tried to cause between CANADIANS, amongst ourselves as with covid.
How do some feel now, like my friends that told me "people who don't get vaccinated should be shot", or "the idiots that  are refusing" and  too many other comments to mention, even from loved ones, who didn't agree with my CHOICE.   phhhbt, I could say something here, but I won't.  Instead I will ask God for prayers for all of us for strength & courage for what we are going to continue to learn, the hard way. The majority of us humans that have been deceived by those we 'PUT in charge' not to tear us apart or cause us harm for PROFIT.

How do they feel know knowing the LIES and harms the vaccines have caused? They will learn more about the vaccines, I don't need to try to convince anyone - you will see it unfold before your very eyes- NOW that we can actually see the frigging news again!  Interestingly, I wonder if it also failed because Meta, Facebook - is admitting the Government was bulling & threatening them to censor and stop spreading false information that was indeed TRUE. Great podcast with Joe Rogan - have a listen. 

Great news Canada!  Once a right has been taken, it is hard to get it back, when realized it is actually - a wrong.
Give thanks for this day the lord has made & for the light that shines on it.
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​Created to create.

Say Cheese!   9 x 11 gouache on white.

The information coming out about the fires is... confusing.   Was this all an act, another  show'?  
Residents are talking about how the water had been cut off but not the power. 
Tales of insurance being cut off for "fire'  only month before -appear as IF' 'they' knew something. 
It sounds a lot like Hawaii all over again. 

All anyone has to do is research the proposed 15 minute cities, it sure does seem convenient all these fires, clearing the way, literally.  The cities of the future, fully digital, automated, futuristic havens'.  How else does anyone expect these to happen under the current conditions?  Well it looks like they are.. making it happen.  Some will say this is a conspiracy theory - wait & SEE.

It is difficult to comprehend that this could be done intentionally, all the people who have lost everything and are now homeless.  I can understand people not wanting to believe it's true.  IS it all just part of the Hollywood hype?  Just another show'? If so, the Oscar goes to:  The Great Reset.

 I'm sure it will all come to light soon, good & bad... hopefully we will all learn from these lessons.

I had fun painting this beautiful beast, as always he has glitter paint all over but you can't see it here.
He didn't take long, I used a big brush & stood the entire time, sometimes I feel that standing 'frees me up'  for a looser look.  I did prefer him when the background was black but at the last moment the bluish glitter was calling. 
It was from an image of a tiger, just basking in the sunshine... sadly, the tiger had died so I wanted to paint him a little tribute. 

Did you know Toronto & LA (the burnt LA) ARE slated to become one of the 'New cities', fully automated - state of the art  futuristic, tourist destinations.  It will be easier for them now to re build without all the riffraff, that won't be able to rebuild because  their insurance was cut off a few months  prior to the fires.  Interesting how God was mocked the night before at the Golden Globes awards (all over social media)... next day the town burns down. Coincidence?  Like that comedian during covid that bragged about all her vaccines, mocked Jesus and passed out cold seconds later, on stage, giving herself a concussion. Perhaps it's just bad timing... perhaps not.  
I would not joke about such thing. I will not mock for amusement or 'likes'. 

Do you know where the term 'Redneck' came from?  
It derived from Irish slaves who were taken from their country and forced to work the sugarcane fields along with blacks, and their necks would turn red from working in the sun all day.  Irish slaves that history tried to bury/hide - or at least avoid acknowledging.  

The paint in the image below is lasting a while.. which is good because it is more expensive than most.
I think IF I was to order again (I won't now because of the exchange rate & duty -I'm sure many Canadians are shopping at home) I would try to order my own custom color chart'.. Id like a vibrant RED or purple & they do have them but they are too costly.  Have you seen the newest creative products expected to hit the market in 2025?  There's a tiny robot creature that will be expected to sell for $80...  Mirumi,  it clips to your expensive bag (duh) or backpack and  looks around at people.  When you look at it or try to address it, it pretends to be shy & retreats.  That's it.  That will be a hit with kids for at least a WEEK.  Talk about drawing attention to your expensive bags by attaching this toy.  Is it geared towards women or children? I'll pass... it has me wondering, ever since I read robo vacuum's take photos and can send transmissions to ... ? 
Or the doll a while back that was recording EVERYTHING.  What is then point?  
Stuff.  

I actually have an editorial on my desk... painting editorials helps ME - sort out the situation & thoughts in my own way.
It's kinda brutal... but true - imo.   I'm pondering a title for it today... next.

​Stay toned! 

Brrrrr!  - 18 this morning, currently.. the fireplace is going. it's cold but at least it's not on fire. 
I'm excited today to paint this tiger and Jesus in the woods, Jesus in the woods has been all about layers -so far there's about 4 with drying time between each one about 10 minutes,  I need to pick up a small hair drier for  faster drying time.  The tiger is all PLAY!    The orange is about to POP on this black background.   

Holy Hollywood.   I know people near the fires and it's concerning, but they are all mature adults that can get themselves to safety, I hope. I was watching a video where a woman was saying they can see the fires, watch people flee- nursing homes wheeling patients down the streets & they are still expected to serve coffee (coffee shop). That's insanity, right there.  It's not normal to keep working and watching as destruction is all around.  I can only imagine the levels of PTSD going up by the minute.   The back story from what I understand is also brutal - apparently the mayor cut funding for the fire department by a huge amount, so they can't contain it - even if they wanted to... they don't have the men or the $$.  Stories of water being shut off - I'm not sure if there's any truth but that sounds messed up, if so. 

I think EVERYONE should  be paying attention to: The Insurance industry.  
Imagine paying for decades - insurance (as we ALL do) only to have the insurance companies state: Oh, we're loosing TOO much money so well continue to take yours but were are eliminating 'fire protection.   So all those who have paid into the illusion, are NOW f*cked.  How s this legal? OR... unless your are super rich - to afford the insane insurance - you loose everything.  I can't remember the article but I was reading someone famous (?) was paying over $150,000 for insurance in California. HOW does everyone NOT see - how wrong this is.   Why is this permitted and can anyone NOT understand why people are getting tired of paying for insurance?  I learned about insurance decades ago when a young girl died and they made her mom jump through hoops, a few times now I've witnessed this.   These policies in California were cancelled just months before - which has some asking (again - just like Hawaii) is this intentional?  Did they know this was coming - either way - it should be illegal.   If they can cancel on a dime - our dime, what makes you think they won't.  
No one wants to think this would be intentional, that would be cruel.    

Do you know what was  intentional and we're NOT reading about it here in Canada- go figure. All the internet cables being  CUT , intentionally,  in the ocean.  The possibility  of being cut off (if only for a while, a few weeks) seems to be getting closer to reality, I'm glad I like to read and have books. It will apparently disrupt - everything. Everything.   I don't believe in fear mongering (like TRUMP) but I do believe in being prepared, if only mentally - as it's proven when you do consider such things, you eliminate the stress such events can bring about.  Some are in just straight denial.   There are so many young people who have never been without a phone & internet - daily... I think if we were cut off they will struggle the most. 

So, about being cut off... we are cut off from world news, cut off from cables, cut off insurance policies, cut off from loved ones (lockdowns)..     Do you know what we can NEVER be cut off from - Guess!?

Yep, I bet some of you guessed: Jesus!  God's love for us. 
The closer I feel to Jesus & God, the father - the farther  I feel about being 'cut off'.  
Actually, IF we are physically cut off - it will absolutely bring many closer to Jesus.  
Some will come out of fear, which is to be expected.  Better to be where you need to be because of LOVE.
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Rise Up!  & remember: You are loved!  8 x 11 gouache on black.

Rise Up!  Enjoy your day! Remember - YOU ARE LOVED! 
​God loves you, Jesus loves you. 

Below... I was hoping to replace the floor but the lumber prices that skyrocketed during Covid, have not dropped that much - why is that?  When I have to move furniture and the dogs scratch the floor playfully chasing each other around.. Arrow drops her wet ball, often, stuff gets spilled, paint drops... lol.   If it was a new floor I'd probably be stressing over scratches and wet balls (heeheehee)  this way - no worries.  The floor will be replaced eventually but for now - I'm happier  not being stressed about scratching' the floor. 

Rise Up!  You are loved!
created to create -Go get at it!  What ever it is, that brings you joy!
Below is a link to a fascinating documentary!  Science - is proven -the world is NOT billions of years as we've been led to believe, by those that can't possibly have even understood at the time the actual science that we have available to us today.   

If January was a bong.

My warm up.. as I add a log to the fireplace.
My thumb appears to have a mind of its own. It's pointing away from my hand and almost impossible to hold anything, especially anything with weight.  It's forced me to learn (again) how to hold a brush.  
There are days I won't even consider cooking, not folding laundry, nothing... not if my hands hurt- paint or cook...  
I choose painting. Yes, it's also painful (cannabis helps) but at least I'm having fun!  
This way, you are also choosing JOY.  
You are (I AM) choosing to do something to brings me and produces joy, makes the time pass in the blink of an eye and keeps me calm, content and close to the Creator. 
It's a choice.   

There are absolutely days I'd rather choose to stay in bed but I am reminded God gave me another day to create!
Not lay in bed feeling sorry for myself.. forgetting how many, don't even have a bed to lay in. 
I also hav dogs, who insist on being let out to pee and played with, thank God.
I feel a little blue about Justin Trudeau, quitting. 

Good news- for me anyway, 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, is being remade!  
What I wouldn't do to hold my Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Hot Wheele (maybe it was not hot wheel) - where the wings actually popped out! I had many adventure driving that through my grandmas garden.. with my bat mobile (also gone sign). Gone but not forgotten - it is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved. lol

On my desk (below) today.. including my saw, which I take breaks to plan and research properly. 
Give thanks for every day  the Lord has made!
Devote today to Miracles. 

'Ahoy!!   Thumbs up Popeye!  9 x 7 gouache

I realized while painting Popeye - I like Popeye! lol Well, I've always liked him but he's pleasant  to look at and paint. 

Know what's better for your brain than spinach!?  Psilocybin! Research - look into it, your brain will thank you. 
It's winter and I find I micro dose more.. and then I remind myself -why don't I do this more often.   Psilocybin is not a recreational drug - for some perhaps, so be it... they won't die from the high'.   I don't associate a HIGH with psilocybin as much as I do an 'awakening' or even a  calming..    Cannabis on the other hand, I do crave and is on my mind more when in physical pain, I definitely use it more, currently daily with this weather and psilocybin - when I remember or feel blue.  Wait until the rest of the world finds out there is an antidepressant that you don't have to take daily, or for the rest of your life- that won't actually cause you to have suicidal thoughts or serious side effects. It's here. Now. 

I watched a documentary I had not seen on cannabis yesterday -it was good, informative for those that are not aware - watch:   https://tubitv.com/movies/490090/the-god-plant

Was telling Storm when I first woke today - the headline announced:  Trudeau was resigning this week - it's since changed to Trudeau plans exit'... why change the wording - are they  not the same? Either way,  he's on his way out and I do thank him for his service, albeit not pleased with a lot - all part of the show, and he did what he could.. next?  He preformed a job many would not thank you for - including me. I actually feel a bit bad for him - he's not permitted to have a normal life it appears, can't take his daughter a concert or go skiing on his birthday (Christmas Day). His marriage probably failed from all the pressures involved...   He's done some good.  It's a pattern as old as time.  I have to share ever since I watched the 'Project blue beam' documentaries - it's helped put some stress aside regarding these protests and drones and other crap.. all part of the plan.  Really, you can't deny that all predicted' in the documentaries - since the early 70s, so much has come to pass exactly as was stated back then - another conspiracy come to light. 

I also watched the Jordan Peterson & Poilievre interview... I be a liar if I didn't say - "it left me feeling hopeful." 
Which is what Canada needs right now, I wonder what his relationship with Trump will look like?  
Everyone is admitting immigration (recent) is a massive failure and something's to be done, including deport those who are choosing to BRING their violence here with them. Leave it at the place you flee from - why bring the political  hatred here amongst people who have welcomed you?  Pierre touched on the topic of housing and the BULLSHIT.  All these small town bylaws keeping everyone STUCK in fees, fines and red tape bullshit!  This includes  contractors, builders, suppliers.  People complain they can't find 'good workers' here, but there's no place for them to live affordably, as the population ages it's only going to become a bigger issue. Who do they think will look after them when hospitals and homes are at full capacity?  Changes will be made.

About Canada Post - so much 'for their promise to deliver on time'. Not one of my letters (over 10)  I sent has arrived at it's destination yet, so I guess people will get Christmas cards in February.  I'm sure I'm not the only one who is continuing to learn this lesson (again) from Canada Post.  It won't be forgotten, I have lost faith in them and will use alternatives when available.   Who will they blame when drones replace them with mail delivery? 

On my desk: One more Popeye and another saw! I think I might make the next Popeye a T shirt and mug -so you might have to stay tooned - come back to check.  I am posting less on Instagram but will share all my art here. Hopefully, daily - as long as God allows! 

Acrylic on metal 33 inches long 

It's interesting noticing the difference in saws, also how nice they were - compared to how they are. Are they now better? I don't know because these ones have sure lasted a long time!  This one had a name stamped onto the actual blade as well as a  'coin' inlay that I left (unpainted) as a nice tiny detail & history of this saw.  When painting an object you wonder -how many times this saw was used & what for - to cut down trees or build up homes? Perhaps both.

I had an image of a 'normal frog but then this guy decided to appear sitting, pondering.. just enjoying the sunlight and glory of God, so much to see on the forest floor.  I'm longing to sit in the woods.. so much to see when you sit quietly and take in all my surroundings.  Mushrooms, moss, logs, frogs, bugs...  love.  There is so much love in this painting, I lost count of how many times I painted the actual word 'Love.   I did paint the handle - just to tie it all in but still it's simple, enough so you notice the fine wooden handle but not to take any from the painting.  
These 'canvas' albeit challenging, are exciting.

This saw is available to purchase (if interested send me a message), I'm going to offer art for sale as I simply have acquired quite a bit of art- go figure. If it doesn't sell, I'm o.k. enjoying it also. lol.   When the time is right , the time will be right - in all things.   Trust God. 

I'm on a personal mission to paint, every day,  haha - so far so good. 
I have one goal for this year, please God.  

Every time I sit at my desk,  be it painting for fun or 'something a little more serious, before I dip my brush I'm asking for a blessing and giving thanks for the opportunity.  Thanking my Creator for the gift of creating.  

Happy Saturday Morning! 
​What would cartoons be -without Popeye!?  Who can make you smile - Popeye Can!
Especially with some homegrown 'canabis' or in this case 'Can-a-blis'. 

Just playing with this Popeye - another is on my desk - even more fun!

Guess who just became Public domaine?  Yep, Popeye!   This means he can be used to make new movies etc.. there seems to be a bit of confusion -if you can use spinach' as his enhancement device' lol but, 'he' can be used for sure.   I find it disappointing and boring,  all these horror flicks being made with characters -now available for use.  The Pooh Bear horror flick was a fail from what I read, go figure.   Popeye is fun to reproduce, he'smgot tis chunky yet bendable body. 

So - expect to see a lot of Popeye floating around the next while... you can also make money off your Popeye creations' without threat of being sued for copywrite infringement.  

I read more good news!  Alcohol will now come with a Health warning, much like cigarettes, alcohol ins NOW known to causes cancer, brain rot, increase domestic violence.. impaired drivers and death, to name just a few.
​It also seems like it is on a downward trend! Yeah! 

Also - more fantastic news... Joe Rogan - listen to this podcast for God's medicine! Helping veterans - ABOUT time, and then there are so many that will also be helped from veterans to police, first responders, people who have been violently abused.. sadly, there's too many reasons for people to NEED and be permitted to explore NATURAL medicine PROVEN to help .. know someone with Parkinson's- LISTEN to this interview.  You could save their life! 
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Circular saw.. Acrylic on metal, 7 inches. 

I was finishing my newest (biggest to date) saw, which I am pleased with,  it's got that element of imagination and a wee bit of fun too.. but I had left over paint so I decided to grab this blade I had hanging around, and use the left over paint.  
This little saw  took less that an hour, playing with paint, no sketching, little consideration & sometimes they turn out.    The edges are what makes this painting stand out.  I'm thrilled this blade, destine for the dump has new life, it would look terrific hanging in a shop somewhere.   A pop of paint & imagination, easy peasy.   The sun represents God, of course.

The first few days of this year have been visually lovely,  if I have to look at snow - I'm glad it's that snow that blankets every branch! It's a postcard -for real.  It's lovely but cold, even the dogs only go out for short stints. I saw a turkey on the lawn, where the heck to do they go to keep warm?  I read some good news - in Alberta Blue Cross is covering  Psychedelic Therapy!  Coming to an Ontario near you!  That's great news for those who are prescribed medications (typical pills) which are not helping - a new safer option for healing the mind, not confusing and poisoning the brain with pills, proven to rewire and eventually destroy.. and then recalled by the FDA.  Change is coming & that's worth celebrating!

Preview of my newest saw below & my lovely view.

A work in progress.  

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