Monthly Archives: May 2017

Unknown Territory

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Guthlac

As the dust settles over the local elections in England, Wales and Scotland one thing is becoming very very clear – all the Tories have to keep saying on the mythical doorstep to voters is…Jeremy Corbyn.  The Sunday papers are … Continue reading →

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May Bot 3000

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Guthlac

Coming to an election near you! The new May Bot 3000 is a new and improved model of the ever so popular May Bot 2016 – Brexit.   It has all the same features as the classic model but now … Continue reading →

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Standing in the Countryside

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Guthlac

I thought it would be useful to bring all the images I have made from my recent visit to Compton Verney together in one post as they do give a good feel to the day.   This is not surprising … Continue reading →

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Walking around the grounds

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Guthlac

Beautiful weather, sunny but with a cool breeze; harmonious landscape, Capability Brown’s finest work and a first rate art gallery.  Now that is what I call a good day’s work!

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Somemore

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Guthlac

If at first you don’t succeed….I’ve been playing around with the word art idea for a little while longer.   Now I know these might look like some who has just got hold of Photoshop for the first time I … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I feel like…

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Guthlac

The beauty of having time to think and experiment is that you have no real idea where these things will take you.   Over the past few days I’ve been playing around with word art and half tone and things … Continue reading →

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In a civil world

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Guthlac

  I have started to rewatch Civilisation by Kenneth Clarke (The Lord Clarke if you are that way inclined).   It is a fascinating programme for two reasons:  Firstly it is now 50 years old and so is a social … Continue reading →

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Tinkering with an idea

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Guthlac

As I get older I seem to be easily disturbed at night.   For those of us of a certain age that usually means a visit to the toilet!   After that it is difficult to get back off!   … Continue reading →

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