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

I had to phone someone

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Guthlac

When in need of inspiration – go to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park….oh and take your new iPhone SE with you for good measure.   So there we have it, great art, great weather and I have to say what looks … Continue reading →

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Lack of Drive

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Guthlac

Another day in the doldrums …I have decided to just make a mark on a sketch book and leave it on my sketch board and see what happens.  Pointless…possibly.

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Really running on fumes

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Guthlac

I’ve been here before and no doubt will visit here again but at the moment I am struggling to produce anything.  Compare and contrast the painting of Jessica Ennis Hill and today’s effort.  The creative juices have just dried up … Continue reading →

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When you have nothing to say … say nothing

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Guthlac

It has been a struggle today so I just decided to doodle on my iPad today…these are what they are.

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The Northern Powerhouse

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Guthlac

A real sign of the times…Camera stores, which formed the cornerstone of many photographer’s, both amateur and professional, lives are a thing of the past.  Passing this at Manchester Piccadilly was a sad reminder of what the internet helped to … Continue reading →

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Tears of a clown…

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Guthlac

The one thing that is certain, I don’t have a vote in the forthcoming United States of America presidential election.  This doesn’t mean however that I don’t have an interest in the outcome.   Unlike what many of ‘the Donald’s’ … Continue reading →

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I guess the lord must be in New York City

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Guthlac

In an effort to try and purge the thoughts generated by a possible oncoming disaster of ‘The Donald’ I have gone back to the start and started to make a series of sketches.

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There’s somethin’ ’bout Tulip

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Guthlac

It was the time of the Preacher…as Willie Nelson wrote and that is certainly how I feel.  The first season of Preacher has been a real breath of fresh air a fillip in this ever increasingly crazy world.   Yes … Continue reading →

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Some more Tate Modern

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Guthlac
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Switch Tower

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Guthlac

It has been a long day and I am not thinking straight but having spent the day at Tate Modern and especially the new Switch Tower extension with which, I have to say, I am underwhelmed. Of course it can … Continue reading →

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