Author Archives: Guthlac

About Guthlac

An artist, historian and middle aged man who'se aim in life is to try and enjoy as much of it as he can

Coming Together….

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Guthlac

Every now and then life throws one a convergence in the strands of one’s life. Yesterday was one of those days. Ever since Christmas I have been enveloped in a fascinating examination of Neolithic Leicestershire in general and stone axe … Continue reading →

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year….

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Guthlac

So it is Christmas Day and we’re all having fun – thus the dogma states. We are jolly and and overflowing with good cheer to all mankind. Horrah! I have lived long enough and professionally seen enough hardship, mistrust, pain … Continue reading →

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Bungalow Bill…

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Guthlac

Seems as though I have taken up my pencils and started to draw again. The results are unimportant it is the process that matters.

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Walking the Night Shift….

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Guthlac

A long time ago in a world far far away… from the one I inhabit now I used to work nights on a regular basis. Many of my colleagues at the time thought that nights were the best time I … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Cold….

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Guthlac

As we slowly crawl towards the shortest day the winter is really starting to take hold and the temperature is descending towards freezing. There was a time in the past where I didn’t mind such matters but now the cold … Continue reading →

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Does a Muse Disappear?…

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Guthlac

So the days pass and I still desperately strain for hope of deliverance. When will what little talent I had to create things of interest please return to me? Instead I labour for days and nothing seems to work. I … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings…Again

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Guthlac

It has been almost four years so I thought it was time to update my iPhone and these are some of the first images I have made. From the get go the camera is much better than on the 8 … Continue reading →

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Rekindling…

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Guthlac

We are living in strange times indeed. As I write this many places in continental Europe are entering lock downs, restrictions and general despondency. Meanwhile in England we are going about our business in much the same way we have … Continue reading →

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Creeping Cold….

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Guthlac

It was a ‘proper’ frost yesterday. Nothing compared to the frosts endured by many in the north and east but certainly cold enough to make my toes go numb. That was the last day of cold for the next few … Continue reading →

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New Month..New Opportunities…

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Guthlac

One never knows just when life will deal you an interesting card. This afternoon I had the privilege of spend just a few moments with our resident hedgehog. Nothing like happenchance to get the creative juice flowing.

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