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

It has been a while…so where are we?

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Guthlac

So the dust has settled just a little after the Brexit referendum so I thought I would start to explore some of the issues highlighted by the British decision to leave the European Union. Political To say that both Britain … Continue reading →

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Oh it’s a Perfect Illusion

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Guthlac

Never give up…never give in! Galaxy Quest

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Fond memories

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Guthlac

From time to time I clear out old files on my iPad and today I came across a load of paintings I made back in 2013 on my iPad using the Brushes app.   Amongst the acres of experimental paintings … Continue reading →

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Mellow fruitfulness

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Guthlac

Travelling around the country at this time of year makes one realise that autumn comes earlier in different places.   Here in the soft southern lands south of the Trent the autumn is only now starting to take a grip.   … Continue reading →

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Okay so you’re…

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Guthlac

As with my photography Yorkshire enabled me to make a mixed bag of drawings/sketches.

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Tiredness kills

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Guthlac

Yesterday I arrived back from a trip around North Yorkshire.  After a short break I decided to work on some of the images that I made and before long I realised that this was a bad idea.  So I slept … Continue reading →

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Lord please buy me

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Guthlac

Just over an hours work in this week’s art class…quite pleased.

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Look about look about…she’s so fine

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Guthlac

Those of you who know know the story behind this…..

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Oops I did it again….the continuing Brexit Saga

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Guthlac

One part of me is finding the whole unravelling of the Brexit vote quite funny, another  findings the whole thing saddening whilst a third makes me feel quite angry.   Let me recap:  In June 2016 Great Britain voted to … Continue reading →

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You and I for…..

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Guthlac
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