Monthly Archives: August 2014

Project LV One – Day 129 – Another in the occasional series – Walks through National Trust lands

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Guthlac

Another wonderful early autumn Sunday, another wonderful day for walking around another gem of the National Trust properties – Calke Abbey.   This property has had a direct and indirect influence on my family for generations.  Back in the day … Continue reading →

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So the sky is about to fall…

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Guthlac

(The Times 30th August 2014) I woke up this morning to this bone chilling headline and wondered what the hell had happened over night? What new outrage had taken place to suggest that the ISIS hoards were about to storm … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 128 – Something Light…I think?

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Guthlac

After the hard work of the past couple of days just a bit of fun doodling in a sketch book…there are worse things in life to be doing. Just help yourself…  

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Project LV One – Day 127 – Learning Curve – The girl with the blue turban

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Guthlac

I think I might have taken this painting as far as my current skill levels will allow me to.  It has been a real love/hate relationship but I have learnt so much by the whole process.  I have already started … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 126 – 10,000 hours

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Guthlac

I read somewhere once that to become an expert in something you need to have put in at least 10,000 hours.  Well I worked out this morning I have put less than 100 hours painting time or to put it … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 125 – Learning the hard way

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Guthlac

After the other day’s complete fail when I came to life drawing it was with some trepidation I stated a life study painting.  After three hours work I feel drained but somewhat relieved.  It has been far from plain sailing … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 124 – Frustrations…a recurring theme

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Guthlac

I was once told a story about an artist who used his wife to pose for him.   He became quite sucessful in his artistic endeavours and started to sell his work.  His wife meanwhile became a very successful education … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 123 – Sketching and doodling with just a hint of yellow

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Guthlac

In this proud land we grew up strong…  

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Project LV One – Day 122 – Hardwick Hall

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Guthlac

Today was a recharge the batteries day.  Saturday had been a bit of a mope so I thought I needed to get out and give myself a good talking too – so off to the Hardwick Hall for us all. … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 121 – Lips and stuff

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Guthlac

Having had a cup of tea and biscuit, scratched my bum and generally mooched about for a bit added a few more details. Bring me to life  

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