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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

Oh Digby…when in a hole…

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Guthlac

Because I’m that sort of person I watch the late night political programme This Week – I really shouldn’t but is an insomniac to do?   In truth the programme is just a little past its best and something new … Continue reading →

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Lies, Damn Lies and the Canon Battery Indicator

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Guthlac

Always check your equipment the night before has been a mantra that I have lived by for many years.  I haven’t always achieved this and have paid the price from time to time.   So last night I checked the … Continue reading →

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Hello Fall…

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Guthlac

Not too long ago I thought that Fall was yet another Americanism that has entered the English english.  However, if Wiki is to be believed on this matter the term Fall is actually an English term and the word Autumn … Continue reading →

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Drink or Drive

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Guthlac

“It’s not Romania or Estonia who are leaving. It’s a big contributor so we have a lot of unanswered questions – and no good answers.” – Indrek Tarand This would be music to the ears of all those Brexiters who think … Continue reading →

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Let it burn

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Guthlac
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Sunshine on a cloudy day…

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Guthlac

‘I know’, I thought, ‘Why don’t I try and make a Jack Vettriano painting?’ Well an hour later I have decided I can’t take anymore and I accept that this is very unfinished but there is a soulless feel to … Continue reading →

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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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