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Deborah Lambkin

@deborahlambkin.bsky.social

Botanical Illustrator ๐Ÿ๐Ÿชด๐ŸŒธ

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Iโ€™m thrilled to have 15 of my illustrations in this revision of Polystachya published recently in Kew Bulletin.
A revision of Polystachyinae (Orchidaceae) in Madagascar, the Mascarenes, Seychelles and Comoro Islands. Kew Bulletin. Open Access.

27.09.2025 12:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes its a great venue!

23.05.2025 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sorry, have now followed you back, thanks.

23.05.2025 16:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It always nice to see an old illustration popping up again after many years. My nothofagus moorei, painted in 2002, has been used again in the most recent edition of Curtisโ€™s Botanical Magazine.
Curtisโ€™s Botanical Magazine is the longest running botanical journal in the world, founded in 1787.

23.05.2025 16:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Terrarium Questionnaire Some primary market research for people who have an interest in terrariums and orchids.

Are you interested in #orchids and #terrariums? Please take this 12 question survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

20.05.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So true!

23.05.2025 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations Lizzie thatโ€™s great.

23.05.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations! Sorry I missed it.

23.05.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was really fun. Great to see the whole exhibition, so many lovely pieces of work.

23.05.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And thank you!

23.05.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes there are prints. If you direct message me your email, I can contact you.

23.05.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Botanical Art Worldwide 2025
Exhibition Opens today!
13th May-24th May Royal Birmingham Society of Arts.
My apple tree drawing (Lord Lambourne) is on show there.
Thanks to the organisers for doing all the hard work ๐Ÿ™

13.05.2025 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I aim to make prints. It is actually one of a pair. A fruiting tree (Crawley Beauty). And the blossom tree (Lord Lambourne).

13.05.2025 15:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Canโ€™t wait to visit!

12.05.2025 15:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looking forward to visiting Birmingham again next week and exhibiting at this show ๐Ÿ˜€

07.05.2025 09:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Amber, it was a great pleasure to visit Bath and talk about Mary Delanyโ€™s work with @batharchitecture.bsky.social

07.05.2025 09:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join me at the Royal Horticultural Society Wisley Orchid Show on Saturday 15th at 12 noon. I will be talking about my work and demonstrating some painting skills.

12.03.2025 12:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Irelandโ€™s Orchid Spring Show and Exhibition at the National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin Dublin 1st-2nd March โ˜˜๏ธ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ€
@irishorchidsociety.bsky.social

17.02.2025 23:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I am thrilled to have been awarded an Art Grant of ยฃ1,000 from the Society of Botanical Artists to support my forthcoming orchid hunting trip to Madagascar. Very many thanks Society of Botanical Artists ๐Ÿ™

22.01.2025 20:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice to see you here Lara.

22.01.2025 10:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Artist's Well Recorded in front of a live audience, The Artist's Well is a series of interviews with artists and those involved in the arts about their lives and careers.

My interview with artist Alan Keane for his podcast and Youtube series The Artistโ€™s Well is now available to watch.
I am truly honoured to be added to Alanโ€™s list of interviewees.

consent.youtube.com/m?continue=h...

19.01.2025 12:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks!

13.01.2025 10:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Artist's Well Recorded in front of a live audience, The Artist's Well is a series of interviews with artists and those involved in the arts about their lives and careers.

Iโ€™m looking forward to talking to Alan Keane on his The Artistโ€™s Well podcast and Youtube video next Saturday the 18th January 10am. Please do join us!
More information:

m.youtube.com/c/TheArtists...

12.01.2025 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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An ONLINE course in English starts soon on January 15.
"Translating Colors into Grayscale Values"
I'll teach how to represent colors in black and white techniques.

Partnership with the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.
To learn more or register, follow the link.
www.lewisginter.org/event/transl...

09.01.2025 17:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lovely to see you here too!

03.01.2025 21:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello Billy, nice to see you here, I have left that site, and joined this one lately. And yes, same orchid reflowering again this year.

25.12.2024 23:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My beautiful Colmanara Midnight Miracles Masai Red flowering for Christmas #ChristmasOrchids @irishorchidsociety.bsky.social

21.12.2024 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And hereโ€™s my #christmasorchids Dendrobium Sanook. Happy Christmas @irishorchidsociety.bsky.social

21.12.2024 11:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Harris Bugg Studio Appointed To Revitalise Barbican Conservatory Landscape designers Harris Bugg Studio have been appointed to revitalise the planting of the remarkable, eco-brutalist design of the iconic Barbican

Harris Bugg Studio appointed to revitalise the iconic Barbican Conservatory...read more on thedirt.news #Barbican #CharlotteHarris #ChrisYoung #HarrisBuggStudio #MatthewPottage
thedirt.news/harris-bugg-...

16.12.2024 12:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Win this in our Christmas Raffle. A limited edition print number 24/50 signed by the artist. Dactylorhiza kerryensis by Susan Sex. Mounted and framed. Susan is one of Irelandโ€™s most celebrated living botanical artists. Tickets can purchased here: www.irishorchidsociety.org/art-rare-boo...

06.12.2024 15:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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