Scotiabank CEO says Trump doctrine to dominate hemisphere will be good for business Financial data suggests Canadian banks are poised to profit if Donald Trump’s plan to takeover Venezuela’s oil industry comes to fruition.

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Trump turned his troops on the American people. Only the most naive would think he won't be willing to turn them on Canada. His officials claim Canada is running fentanyl, terrorists and El Salvador gangs across the border.
Carney must make it clear that Mexico's territorial integrity is sacrosanct

Painting and using natural materials for collage & printing. Beautiful weather, wonderful women, and the magic of Manitoulin Island.
#art #artistsofbluesky #manitoulinisland #printing #collage
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More small 4x6 paintings. Not really feeling the owl but this was my first go at him, I want to do a larger version of it.
#art #owls #floral #watercolour

How Did We Get Here? From my studio table to you — choose our first fall project.

This past week I’ve been in my studio: going through paintings, framing pieces, creating some new ones, and filling in the gaps where I need to. It’s been a mix of organizing and dreaming about what I want to share with you in the Root & Bloom Art Community.
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Welcome to Root & Bloom Root & Bloom is a creative community where art connects people, ideas, and growth.

Root & Bloom is a community where I’ll share my journey of starting and growing an art business, along with what I’ve learned along the way. You’ll find Zentangle, watercolor, and other creative explorations.
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The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?

"Fuck that guy"

"He's treating my home riding like they're a bunch of chumps"

Entire video:
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Trying my hand at oil painting. Pic is of Lake Manitou, Manitoulin Island, ON, I took last year. Thanks to a friend for letting me use their paints, brushes etc. I'm pretty happy with the results & I feel a trip to buy new art supplies is imminent.
#artistsofbluesky #oilpainting #landscapes #art

Turns out it wasn't quite done. This was the final outcome.

Not quite sure if it's done or not, we'll see.
#artistsofbluesky #florals #acrylicpainting #art

#art #artistsofbluesky #acrylicpainting #grizzlybear #bears

I take classes which make me paint in mediums & styles outside my comfort zone. Last night I painted this at my class. My son says it looks like 2 blobs with penis heads. It's supposed to be a woman & her dog 😆. Thoughts?
#art #artistsofbluesky #dogs #acrylicpainting #abstract

Thank you 🙂

Inspired by my time away last weekend with so many creative Tanglers.
#zentangle #artistsofbluesky #art #mindfulness

Finished the Fox. Still think it looks a bit more like a wolf but...
#fox #foxy #art #watercolour #artistsofbluesky

Happy World Art Day!
'This World Art Day is a timely reminder that art can unite and connect us even in the most difficult of circumstances.'
~UNESCO
#worldartday #unescoworldartday #art #artisactivism #artistsofbluesky

'Morning Glory'
11x14 Acrylic
#art #artistsofbluesky #acrylic
#flowers

WIP today.
#art #artistsofbluesky #fox #wolf #watercolour

Being in a union - not just about the good times, it's about protection during the hard times.
'The contract between Unifor and Stellantis will mitigate the immediate financial impact of the shutdown on union assembly workers.'
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Building Resistance, Building Power How Local Action and Election Mobilization Strengthen Our Collective Future

'Building a strong resistance network requires leadership from those who already have experience in organizing communities and advocating for change...'
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Pierre Poilievre attempts to recapture the narrative... | This Hour Has 22 Minutes YouTube video by 22 Minutes

youtube.com/watch?v=Z57I... Humour is almost always based on truth…..

In a recent Substack post by Charlie Angus he talks about forming resistance groups (highly recommend following him on Substack). I regularly write about building community & in today's post I expand on the idea of resistance groups in our communities.
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Dog sleeping in the sun

Sleeping in the Sun on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
#dogsofbkuesky #dogslife #dogs

Disillusionment & Division: How Crisis Fuels Authoritarianism Why Some Turn to Fascism While Others Choose Community

We are at a crossroads. The question is, which path will we choose?
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#resistance #artindifficulttimes #art #community #politics

Just finished a 6 week sketchbook class. Lots of fun playing with different mediums & not worrying about outcomes. It's good to just let go.
#art #abstractart #multimedia #artistsofbkuesky

Now that the commission is finished I can just paint whatever I want. I love days where I just get to paint whatever I like. I almost always only use my Beam paints now when painting watercolour.
#art #watercolour #stilllife #beampaints #artistsofbkuesky

Thank you 🙂

I donated a pet portrait to Team Chelsea Lost Pet Search for their auction. This is Baylee the person who won the pet portrait's dog Baylee. Hope they like it!
#art #artistsofbluesky #animals #dogs #watercolour