Author Archives: Guthlac

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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

May the Games Begin

“…Are you going to say that my job will go because you will not have an arrangement with the United Kingdom?…’ Ian Duncan Smith “…It’s just utter bollocks that it will it should take ten years…” Lawrence Tomlinson Friday 22nd … Continue reading

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The Modern Prometheus

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Walking with David

When everyday has blue skies and sunshine then you get rather use to it.  However, when you usually live under a grey cloud a day of blue skies and warm(ish) breezes is so enjoyable.  Today was one of those rare … Continue reading

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I want to dance with somebody

Tis the season for portrait painting TV series.   Whatever the artistic merits of such programmes, one I believe has artistic integrity the other is just a reality TV show, I have to say that I admire the confidence of … Continue reading

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New Song

Gold teeth are… so the song goes

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Not to be undertaken late at night

Seemed such a good idea when I started…

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To be pleased there is only one opportunity

 

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Morning Time

Woke up, Got out of bed…

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A 20 minutes sketch of Ms Jones

In a bit of a rush this morning…however found time to make this.

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Bridget Jones Door

This morning I thought I would make a drawing using my Apple pencil.  So I sat down, found an interesting image of one of my favourite movie characters, Bridget Jones, got the iPad ready and….nothing – the pencil needed to … Continue reading

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