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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

First of the day

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Guthlac

Having woken at just after five I decided there was nothing more to be done by trying to go back to sleep so I decided to experiment with another brushes drawing or should that be painting?Sent from my iPad Continue reading →

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Frost in the morning… Remember those…it’s cold up north!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Guthlac

I’m on line at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/guthlac http://simonmarchini.posterous.com http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk I hope you enjoy Continue reading →

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Brushes Painting

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Guthlac

Having just looked at the version of the Brushes drawing I posted I am not sure it is the best version…here is the original it was based onSent from my iPad Continue reading →

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In the clearing stands the boxer….

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Guthlac

The words of the Simon & Garfunkel song came to mind when I look at this…it is all the more apt as the drawing was based on Steve Bruce who has just been fired by Sunderland…and he carries a reminder of every fight that fought on his face…. … Continue reading →

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Messing about in the bar

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Guthlac

After a long drive what better than messing about with brushes in the bar of the hotel? Well nothing really – certainly beats working for a living!Sent from my iPad Continue reading →

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Room with a view

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Guthlac

Just arrived at Edinburgh and what a view! Actually the room is very comfortable and should be fine.I’m on line at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/guthlac http://simonmarchini.posterous.com http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk I hope you enjoy Continue reading →

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A second attempt

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Guthlac

A second stab at the drawing…getting a bit more of a likeness I think…does this matter ?Sent from my iPad Continue reading →

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When is a good drawing not a good drawing?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Guthlac

This is one of the silliest questions you can ask yourself as when you try to answer the question context is everything. This drawing is not the best likeness yet it does have a power that far out ways such short comings. In fact very few people w… Continue reading →

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40th President

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Guthlac

Just a bit of fun after days of graft on the human body project – it was nice to do something for relaxation rather than to improve my craft.Sent from my iPad Continue reading →

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Head

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Guthlac

Having got over the frustration I felt at my last life drawing class I started to review the way for for my life drawing and have identified a problem I have with heads – I just don’t draw them big enough. Having identified this I have then set ab… Continue reading →

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