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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

Project LV One – Day 171 – Presenting Mr and Mrs Grey

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Guthlac

Over the past few weeks I have been working on a Grey project.  It has been a fascinating project that has really got me to think about painting seriously.  I have no idea where these paintings will stand in my … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 170 – Over Ambitious

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Guthlac

One of the many walls that I am hitting as I start this painting odyssey is being far too ambitious.  For years I have been able to create really moody images using photography and photoshop.  So naturally I’m attracted to such … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 169 – Internal Contradictions

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Guthlac

I have learnt the hard way that there reaches a point in the life of any painting that the internal contradictions are greater than the paintings ability to recover.  When this point is reached then there is only one thing … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 168 – Apple Strudel – WARNING contains a drawing showing nipples

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Guthlac

I’m in a bit of a Germanic mood at the moment.  This has been encouraged by my recent visit to the latest version of Germany – there have been many.  Whilst there I bought a book on Gustav Klimt which … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 167 – Old Grey Man

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Guthlac

Forms are being completed, interviews booked – oh the joys of getting your name back on the system with the right documentation! Still it is my fault so I have no one else to blame but myself. As a means … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Volume 5 has now been published

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Guthlac

  If you want to view the book then go to http://blur.by/1EpYafT

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Project LV One – Day 166 – The recovery starts today…

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Guthlac

I wish it did but I am still feeling the after effects of the traumatic events that happened on Friday.  Drama queen I know but that is what I am and how I feel won’t change because, on a global … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 165 – When is a drawing of an egg an oeuf?

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Guthlac

Terrible pun I know but there we go.  So today I started my new art class and I have to say it was great fun.  For the first lesson we had to we had to draw an egg and I have … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 164 – Still Not Got Over Things

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Guthlac

I’ve still not got over the trauma induced by the totally cavalier attitude of the British Embassy in Paris – more unhelpful and misleading advice you could not wish to recieve. I intend to write about this when I feel … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 162 – Coming Home

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Guthlac
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