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May I ask your opinion please?
I’m considering starting a wildlife piece soon. So which should I paint:
A. The African Elephant
B. The Crowned Sifaka Lemur
C. The Blue Wildebeest/Gnu or
D. The Painted/African Wild/Cape Hunting Dog?
Thanks!
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
Photos: Raw Umber Studios, Stroud.
January 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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“The funny thing about wishes. Sometimes all it took to make them come true was a first step.”
(T.J. Klune)

Wishing you some great first steps in 2026!

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

#FirstStep #wishes #wish #NewPath #NewPaths
January 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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Here’s one of the pictures I produced using my DIY creative art idea Chase the Penny Art Doodling (at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiAm...).

It’s called “Allsorts Chase The Penny Doodle” and you can shop for it at:
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1621...

Thanks
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
#ArtDoodle #Doodling
January 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Here’s one of the pictures I produced using my DIY creative art idea Chase the Penny Art Doodling (at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiAm...).

It’s called “Red and Turquoise Chase The Penny Doodle” and you can shop for it at:
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1617...

Thanks
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
#ArtDoodle
January 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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I thought you may need an idea to keep everyone happily occupied. So here's one of my do-it-yourself creativity ideas from a couple of years ago – Chase the Penny Art Doodling: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiAm...
No special materials required!
Enjoy!
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
#DIYart #drawing #ArtIdeas
January 3, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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For 2026 one of my goals or resolutions is to apply to more open call exhibitions so I entered this in the Society of Graphic Fine Art’s 105th Annual Open Exhibition, London!
The Thomas Oken Tea Room Warwick:
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1518...
Enjoy!
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
#Warwick #Castle
January 2, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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For 2026 one of my goals or resolutions is to apply to more open call exhibitions so I entered this in the Society of Graphic Fine Art’s 105th Annual Open Exhibition, London!
Whitby, N Yorkshire:
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1527...
Enjoy!
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
#whitby #yorkshire #art #NorthYorkshire
January 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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For 2026 one of my goals or resolutions is to apply to more open call exhibitions so I entered this in the Society of Graphic Fine Art’s 105th Annual Open Exhibition, London!
The Entrance to Bangor Pier in N Wales at Sunset:
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1629...
Enjoy!
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
#Bangor
January 2, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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For 2026 one of my goals or resolutions is to apply to more open call exhibitions so I entered this in the Society of Graphic Fine Art’s 105th Annual Open Exhibition, London!
St Mary's Victorian ChambersYr Wyddgrug (Mold):
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1665...
Enjoy!
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
#YrWyddgrug
January 2, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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For 2026 one of my goals or resolutions is to apply to more open call exhibitions so I entered this in the Society of Graphic Fine Art’s 105th Annual Open Exhibition, London!
Traeth Llanddwyn, Newborough, Ynys Mon Anglesey:
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1680...
Enjoy!
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
#llanddwyn
January 2, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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Today I thought I’d share about halos as it’s the Feast of Most Holy Mary Mother of God, often depicted on Christmas cards with one!
They come in a number of shapes & their styles changed over the centuries.
For more: mailchi.mp/92967ecb0eb4...
Enjoy!
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
#halo #halos #ArtHistory
January 1, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Happy New Year!

Just so you know, my 48th monthly newsletter should now be arriving in my subscribers’ email inboxes!
If you’ve not subscribed yet and fancy some creative entertainment, it’s available at:
mailchi.mp/92967ecb0eb4...

Hope you have a wonderful 2026!

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
December 31, 2025 at 7:24 PM
lymphomalass.bsky.social
Happy New Year!
Just so you know, my 48th monthly newsletter should now be arriving in my subscribers’ email inboxes!
If you’ve not subscribed yet and fancy some creative entertainment, it’s available at:
mailchi.mp/92967ecb0eb4...
Hope you have a wonderful 2026!
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
December 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Today I’ve a fun project for you, recycling Christmas cards into tree decorations that can hold a little gift or some wrapped sweets, if you like.

A how-to video and written instructions are available at:
www.youtube.com/shorts/XrNES...

Enjoy!
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

#RecyledChristmasDecoration
December 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream"
( C.S. Lewis)

May your new year’s resolutions be packed with hopes that come into being!

Much love

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

#hope #NewYearsResolutions #resolutions
December 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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This was our Boxing Day at the Lake District Wildlife Park... Steve, his mum & me before we returned home from our Christmas break today.
Cards are still available at the Park's front desk, featuring the portrait I painted of Gonzo the vulture,for a donation towards saving Africa's vultures!
Thanks!
December 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Happy St Stephen’s Day!

Hope you’re having a lovely Boxing Day!

Much love

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

P.S. For more about this painting, please head over to:
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1317...
December 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Hope you’re having a lovely Christmas!

Much love

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
December 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Wishing you a very happy Christmas!

Much love

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

P.S. For more information on the art, please see: www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1517...
December 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Have you got enough star decorations or do you need a craft project to occupy older children?

Today I’d like to share with you my YouTube video from last month showing how to make start decorations from paper straws:
youtu.be/9zzNAlTPhDs

Enjoy!

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

#paperstrawcrafts #xmasstar
December 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Two trips to Manchester: a lunchtime festive feast with friends on Friday and tonight to hear the achingly exquisite music of Karl Jenkin's conducted by the maestro himself.

I hope your festive season is full of positive inspiration too!

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
December 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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"Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall."
(Larry Wilde)

Hope all your preparations are going well!

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

#ChristmasTree #ChristmasPreparations #ChristmasDecoration #ChristmasDecorations #Christmas
December 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Our trip out to Little Moreton Hall today, where we had the pleasure of seeing a wonderful friend from Stoke, James the Jester from Chester and some lovely displays showing Christmas through the ages!

I hope you've having a lovely weekend too!

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

#ChristmasDecorations #Moat
December 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The framed original is available for £95. Please just message me to arrange your purchase.
Or it’s available printed on all sorts of lovely things at:
www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/1673...
Thanks!
Sam aka LymphomaLass xx
#tangerines #tinsel #celebration
December 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Today I’d like to mention "Celebration with Tangerines and Tinsel". I created it last year, using oil pastels, for a Society of All Artists members' gallery challenge titled "Celebrations". It was published in "Paint & Create" magazine last Christmas Eve - a very welcome gift!
#celebration #tinsel
December 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM