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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

Wimpole Hall

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Guthlac

Had a bit of a day out at Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire … not one of my favourite National Trust properties .. However better than sitting at home on a wonderful August day. Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Gone over just a bit girlie

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Guthlac

I know this is all a bit un PC but that is the way I feel about this ink drawing. First and fore most it shows up one of the problems of ink drawing – once you’ve made the mark … Continue reading →

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Practice

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Guthlac

Carrying on the ink theme I thought I would brush up on my life drawing…so I made this ink sketch of a nude. Now for most people this wouldn’t be too unusual but for me I was able to fit … Continue reading →

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The Giant Redwood continues to thrive

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Guthlac

Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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I think I’m a bit of a ink spot

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Guthlac

No I’ve not taken a Rorschach test – rather I’m making images using ink or ink substitute. Yesterday I sat done and made a sketch on brushes of the actress Eva Mendez using a brush that resembles an ink pen. … Continue reading →

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Losing my religion

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Guthlac

Seemed such a good idea..pride and prejudice as a set of paintings…neither seemed to work out quite how I wanted and so I’ve decided to give them a bit of a break…could well go back to them… Simon Marchini Web: … Continue reading →

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New York…now my plane is touching down…

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Guthlac

I think I’ve reached the end of this painting…this wasn’t what I had in mind but I’m really happy with the end result. Simon Marchini Web: http://WWW.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Just when you think you have an idea where you are you realise you’re nowhere

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Guthlac

My latest fade is Pinterest and I have to say I could spend hours following my interests. However, after spending an hour or so exploring the extraordinary works and pinning some outstanding work I’ve come to the conclusion I’m nowhere. … Continue reading →

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Pierre Paul Marchini

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Guthlac

Every now and then this whole social media nonsense seems to deliver something interesting (I’m overblowing). Anyway, yesterday a new follower joined me on Twitter (@SimonMarchini if you want to follow me – I think – never quite sure) and … Continue reading →

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The young ones

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Guthlac

Another hours or so working on the latest painting…. Simon Marchini Web: http://WWW.simonmarchini.co.uk

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