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

Bloody Blurb!

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Guthlac

You know how it is…you have an expensive book you want publishing and Blurb send you a 35% off discount…what is a boy to do but upload the book and get ready to spend the money minus 35%. Only thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, drawing, monochrome | Tagged blurb books, drawing, ink drawing, portrait, sketch, sketchbook, Year Book | 2 Comments

Are we ready you this?

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Guthlac

So it has happened…and seeing as stirring rhetoric is no longer in vogue…we’re Fucked!

Posted in American Politics, Art, drawing | Tagged cartoon, drawing, Queen of Hearts, sketch, White Rabbit, woman | Leave a comment

Slowly but surely

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Guthlac

One of the joys of January in Britain is that slowly but surely the days are getting longer. This morning I was going through my images from last year and came across these that reminded me of the joys … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Emley Moor, iphoneography, photography, Summer, Yorkshire Sculpture Park | Leave a comment

Break my bones

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Guthlac

Some days my mind feels like it has been flushed away and replaced by something resembling mushy peas. Today is one of those days. It will pass but I think it is time to take some action – I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple Pencil, Art, monochrome | Tagged Apple Pencil, portrait, Procreate, sketch, Soft Pastels, woman | Leave a comment

Markin’ Time

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Guthlac

Posted in Apple Pencil, monochrome | Tagged Apple Pencil, portrait, sketch, Soft Pastels, woman | Leave a comment

Standards

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Guthlac

Yesterday the British Prime Minister made a speech about Brexit which I thought set out the Britain’s position on their relationship with Europe going forward. I could not see the continuation of membership of the single market once I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Brexit, European Referendum, Politics, Scottish Independence | Tagged Brexit, European Union, Nicola Sturgeon, scotland, SNP, Theresa May | Leave a comment

One Night Stand

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Guthlac

Yesterday was the culmination of the Michael Gove rehabilitation. He spent the day rushing from one news studio to the next showing just why he is missed by the Government – a shameless performer who is able to sound … Continue reading →