Welcome to Hot Flush Meets Paintbrush — a colourful corner of the internet where cheeky animal portraits, creative chaos, and hormonal plot twists collide.

I'm Sam Biddle, a 54-year-old artist, postmenopausal powerhouse, and newly diagnosed ADHDer who’s still figuring out where she put the paint thinner (and her phone). This newsletter is a peek behind the curtain into my life as an artist — the glorious mess, the accidental brilliance, and the very real pile of unfinished cups of tea.

Each week, I share:

• 🐾 Behind-the-scenes stories from the studio

• 🎨 New artwork and print releases (come adopt some!)

• 🧠 Honest, funny reflections on life with ADHD and midlife mayhem

• ❤️ Art with soul — and a touch of silliness

Whether you’re a collector, a fellow artist, or simply someone who loves a good laugh (and a good painting), I’m so glad you’re here.

🖼️ Want to own a piece of the madness?
Visit my website to browse the shop, commission something special, or adopt some art.

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