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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

Utter Frustration

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Guthlac

Reworking the drawing in a digital format has lowered my frustration with this. I spent almost two hours trying to get this right and in the end I failed miserably. My aim was to make a really good likeness from a small photograph of the actress N… Continue reading →

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My thoughts on the new iPad

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Guthlac

So having slept on the new iPad what do I think? Before I answer that I think I should set out my criteria for judging. The first is I don’t know what the new iPad feels like when you use it so any comments I might make with regard to this should … Continue reading →

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Apple (United Kingdom) – iPad – It’s thinner, lighter and faster than ever.

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Guthlac

via apple.com so it has been launched. The first impression is that it is much hype and not any real changes which is to be expected as the first iPad was pretty good. The one thing that I really like the look of is the new case which no doubt doe… Continue reading →

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The one that got away

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Guthlac

Well this is based on Nicole Kidman and I suppose from a distance it may be a bit of likeness and I must say I am disappointed in that. However, the drawing was such a small scale that I don’t think I have the correct control, too big and cumberso… Continue reading →

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Updated: Apple And The BBC To Co-Host iPad 2 Release Event?

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Guthlac

via crunchgear.com the last link didn’t seem to want to work – hopefully this will Continue reading →

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Ipad 2 will be launched at the BBC – Inquirer | So Stephen Fry … in real time | SoCelebrities

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Guthlac

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Is today iPad 2 day?

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Guthlac

Who knows but it probably is. We’ll have to see what comes out from Apple over the day – perhaps Steven Fry might be able to answer this. Sent from my iPad Continue reading →

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Jonathan Miller

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Guthlac

One of the joys I get at the moment is to make simple pen and ink sketches of face I see on TV. I usually record several things on the sky plus during the day and watch then at a latter time. When I see an interesting face I will freeze the frame … Continue reading →

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Nicole Kidman no 2

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Guthlac

Next attempt and not bad – however must learn not to press too hard when making the first prep lines and marks!Sent from my iPad Continue reading →

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Gallery: iPhone Photographers Celebrate Artsy Snaps | Gadget Lab (tags: iphoneography,iPhone))

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Guthlac

via wired.com This was supposed to be an article on iPhoneography. However it seems that Wired has embedded their video which, as it happens isn’t a problem. However, if you want to see the Wired article on iPhonegraphy then click on the wired.com… Continue reading →

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