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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

Mark (( tags: mark kermode, culture show, sketch))

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Guthlac

Just kicking back watching last Fridays culture show when who should pop up but the good doctor. Just had to knock out a quick sketch. By the way he was on top form in his Kermodian demolition job of W.E. Total whiteratainment.Sent from my iPad Continue reading →

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New iPad Black and White app

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Guthlac

I’ve just bought a new app for the iPad called Dramatic Black and White and it does seem to offer a wide range of black and white opportunities as well as being able to play around with infrared as well. This is the first attempt which also raises… Continue reading →

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Stage 3 – total disaster

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Guthlac

I have had to abandon stage three – everything I find difficult when using Brushes came to for and have combined older versions, that I store as layers, to come up with the final painting. This has been a salutary lesson.Sent from my iPad Continue reading →

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Stage 2

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Guthlac

This is the result of the first days work.Sent from my iPad Continue reading →

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Stage 1

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Guthlac

This is the first step in trying to produce a serious portrait. Wish me luck?Sent from my iPad Continue reading →

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Skull part 1

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Guthlac

I have set myself a drawing task – to try an produce a realistic set of drawings of a human skull. This is the first part of the exercise and I have to say it is really boring but an I portent exercise nonetheless as it really forces you to look r… Continue reading →

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John

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Guthlac

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Scottish Independence

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Guthlac

Scottish independence is the flavour of the month and I suspect will be up to the forthcoming referendum as been voted on. I think it is important to state right now I think should be independent if that is what is voted for however if it will not… Continue reading →

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Ink Drawing of Jean

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Guthlac

One of the exciting things about using ink is that there is no real comeback. Whatever mark you make stays, there is no real correction after it has been made. This, like most things, is not a hard a fast rule but nonetheless you have to feel conf… Continue reading →

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Woman of a certain age or fading star?

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Guthlac

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