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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

Copying

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Guthlac

Last night I had a pretty horrible experience.  I went to a life drawing session and for my sins I decided to use my iPad instead of more traditional materials and methods.  Well this caused quite a stir, not in … Continue reading →

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Just to show how complicated these things are

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Guthlac

So it is now a few days after the vote in the House of Commons not to get involved in whatever might or might not be the American response to whatever did or didn’t happen in Syria.  For my part … Continue reading →

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Robust defender of Liberty

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Guthlac

“…Britain has done great damage to its reputation as a reliable ally and a robust defender of liberty…” so thundered the leading article in The Times this morning. It seems that Britain is now not able to pretend that its … Continue reading →

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In the foot steps of Robin Hood and Mary, Queen of Scots

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Guthlac

So today was a big field trip day – well actually it wasn’t quite but almost.  We took a day out and just happened to visit sites that were of interest to my historical research.   Yes I did suggest … Continue reading →

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iPad and Tutbury Castle

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Guthlac

I know, I thought, “why don’t I take my iPad with me to make some sketches out in the real world…David Hockney does this – why shouldn’t I?” Good question and I have a really good answer – David Hockney … Continue reading →

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Difference

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Guthlac

This was one thing then I started to listen to Chloe Howl’s No Strings and then it went in a totally different direction. Not sure what this means but …. Sent from Yahoo! Mail for iPad

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Throwing Money at a Problem

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Guthlac

For the past few days I’ve been working at the Staffordshire problem.  I’ve followed up numerous leads but in the end the best solution I found was to throw money at the problem.   So 99 pence plus postage was … Continue reading →

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Then what?

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Guthlac

So it looks like we are going to bomb Syria because, well I think it is because of mythical red lines and to show we mean business and well we’ve got all these missiles and you’ve got to do something … Continue reading →

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Richard III

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Guthlac

If anyone is interested then please try and sign this petition for Richard III to be buried in Leicester: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/39708 Sent from Yahoo! Mail for iPad

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The one that got away

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Guthlac

I’ve just received the catalogue for the recent exhibition at the British Museum: Ice Age Art – arrival of the modern mind – and I have to say it is mind blowing. Oh I wish I had got around to … Continue reading →

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