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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

Andy Warhol I am not

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Guthlac

A bit of pop art? I think not. However it is an interesting effect of combining Photoshop for the iPad and a brushes painting which didn’t really work out. Sent from my iPad Continue reading →

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Sunflower and Photoshop

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Guthlac

We have some great sunflowers in the garden. I don’t know what it is about sunflowers but they always make me feel just that little better with myself. Anyway, this inspired me to create this painting. I then scrubbed it through Photoshop for the … Continue reading →

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Mother and calf

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Guthlac

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Bull elephant

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Guthlac

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Unfinished face

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Guthlac

If at first you don’t succeed try try again. So I have been trying out different ways to create a painting of face. The eye is still too big but I am finally getting some where with the nose. In short practice and more practice. I find that time s… Continue reading →

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Another step forward

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Guthlac

For some people this might not be a huge step forward but for me it is. It has taken me the best part of a day to produce this painting and there a huge number of things wrong with it. However, I have learnt so much from this that my next painting… Continue reading →

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The eyes have it

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Guthlac

This art bug is really starting to bite. I have just tried to make my first painting. Of course being me I decided to use Photoshop for a number of reasons. So how did I do? Well better than I would have thought. However, as with every new adventu… Continue reading →

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iPhonetography – a new word that may define a whole new era of photography

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Guthlac

I know this hyperbole but perhaps the iphone may well create a whole new era of photography. It is too early say whether this is so but it would seem that i am not the only one to enjoy the incredible creative potential of the iphone. I am sure th… Continue reading →

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Its done – the portfolio has been packed!

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Guthlac

Its done and dusted, I just need to send the parcel off. This really is a weight off my mind. That is until the assesment day.I’m on line at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/guthlac http://simonmarchini.blogspot.com http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk I hope you enjoy Continue reading →

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The mounting has begun!

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Guthlac

Well this is it. The final selection has been made and we are now mounting the photographs on boards. Labels are being printed and checked as well as the statement of intent. It can only mean one thing. The ARPS portfolio is finally being brought … Continue reading →

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