#northwich footbridge

[lymphomalass]

"Most of us want to belong"

If you ever feel a bit down because someone or something has made you feel like you don't belong in their "group", well, that's a very human emotion.

It makes sense. In our early history as a species, the human who was alone was more vulnerable to predators. Being together gave strength and resilience. So, the need to "belong" is a bit of a genetic imperative.

But mixed feelings around "belonging" can be more frequent and poignant at this time of year🎄as people choose who they wish to socialise with or give their time to.

It's easy for less thoughtful colleagues to forget to invite one of the team.

This week, I even heard of a family torn-apart by the grandmother hosting Christmas Day saying she didn't "feel comfortable" making up one of her special Christmas stockings for her son's new stepson - when she was giving one to each and every other child in the family! Yes, that was her right, but 😱...

And not everyone has "family" or can mix freely. I can't. I've just not got enough immune system left to socialise with anyone other than small groups of people who I know are being careful of my health vulnerabilities, in places that are at least half-empty. If you're the one who's not being included remember it's their loss too and if possible, go out and find people who want to join in with you!

I chose this art to accompany my words as it got left out too - of a local community project for charity. And it didn't get treated very politely in the process! It's still valid and has gone on to better things at: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/112195722 where you can find it printed-to-your-order on all kinds of print options, accessories, apparel, homewares, and even jigsaws, if you think it could belong in your home.

Thanks!

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

[lymphomalass]

Do you like walks along a river or canal bank…?

My watercolour “Footbridge near Northwich Rowing Club in Autumn” was inspired by just such a walk Steve and I took in Cheshire.

The A4 (29.7cm x 21cm) unframed original is available for £75 including UK postage, or framed for £95 if we’re close enough to deliver to you. Please just message me to arrange your purchase.

It's also available in a mix of different types and sizes of prints, and printed on all sorts of lovely things (like accessories, apparel, homewares, gift items, etc) at:

Thanks!

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

[lymphomalass]

I've had a busy day tidying and cleaning in preparation for more window ledges getting painted, but I've got a bit of news on my art...

I've entered the original of my painting of the footbridge near #NorthwichRowingClub in autumn into the Visual Arts Cheshire Art Trail (fingers crossed it gets accepted!)

....and I've loaded it to my Redbubble print-to-your-order shop, and guess what, they're now offering triangular pet bandanas, fish shaped cat mats, bone shaped dog mats and pet blankets! How cute is that!

Please click here to purchase: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/112195722

If there's another of my pieces you'd like to see printed to your order on one of these items for your pets, please just private message me or comment below, and I'll get it designed for you in a trice!

Thanks!

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx

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[lymphomalass]

Just to share a painting I've just completed... and to ask whether you're receiving my free monthly newsletter...?

My newsletter's a great way to unwind at the end of the month, giving yourself a little "me time" to browse two or three paintings and the stories behind them, and to hear about the d-i-y creativity project or technique I share each month. I try and time it for lunchtime on the last Friday of the month (and I've managed that since I started it in January!), so it's in time for you to find something to do over the weekend, or just to have something enriching and full of creativity to read as you finish work off for the week.

And to give a smile in the midst of all everyone's coping with at the moment, this month I'm💛 giving away 💛 one of my little creations (fun costume jewellery, a keychain, something like that...) to someone who's signed up before I send out my next newsletter, or to someone who recommends my newsletter or shares this post!

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And the painting is of the footbridge near Northwich Rowing Club, in Cheshire. It was a lovely sunny autumn Sunday and Steve and I decided to go for a walk on the footpath by the River Weaver, from Kingsmead into the centre of town... It was rather more crowded than we expected, as it was the "Autumn Head" and the riverbank was crowded with people come to see the rowing races. After we had edged past the club's premises, which was full of competitors getting their boats packed away, we found this idyllic footbridge, and I knew I had to paint it!

It's an easy to frame A4 size, for sale for £75, unframed but including UK postage or, for local purchasers, framed (in an white A3 frame and mount) and ready to hang for £95. Please just message me if you're interested in purchasing it.

Thanks!

Sam aka LymphomaLass xx