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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

‘Tis the Season…

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Guthlac

It only seems like yesterday when Brexit was the talk of the town – not sure what replaced it?   Anyway, it is Brexit season again and this time it is for real (where have we heard that before?).  We have … Continue reading →

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If Only the Earth Was Flat….

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Guthlac

  Over the past few weeks my YouTube feed has been inundated with videos explaining why all the scientists, science, NASA, your own eyesight are wrong.   The world is flat.   I am amazed at the lengths people will go to … Continue reading →

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Damp, Friendly Dog Noses…

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Guthlac

As I write this it is just about 24 hours since I received my new camera through the post.   It is far far too early to give any reasoned views about the machine but first impressions are….well impressive.   This morning … Continue reading →

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New Season…New Camera…

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Guthlac

Autumn is the season to buy a new camera…well at least that is what I seem to do.   Early days, it arrived this morning, but it certain shows promise.

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Reviewing the New Normal…

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Guthlac

As September introduces the first cool winds of Autumn I thought it would be interesting, to me at least, to review how the four art galleries I visited in August dealt with the opening in the ‘New Normal‘ world we … Continue reading →

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Answer my pray…

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Guthlac

There reaches a point in the life of any painting when you just have to stop and take stock.   I think I have reached that point now.   Time for a break, sleep on things and see what a fresh pair … Continue reading →

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Encore….Reshoots…

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Guthlac

It happens to the best.  You know the scenario: You start to edit and you realise you are missing some shots are missing for the project to make sense.   Nothing for it but you have to assemble the cast and … Continue reading →

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The final pieces…..

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Guthlac

Well that’s a Wrap!   After the best part of four years I think I’ve completed my Ironstone Benefice project.   This started way back in 2017 as part of a series of projects based very loosely around the district councils areas … Continue reading →

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A little perspective….

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Guthlac

I was going to write something about the ever decreasing circles of competence of our lords and masters but I think I’ll leave that you another day.   Instead I took a walk in the park this afternoon and marvelled at … Continue reading →

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Continuing a theme….

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Guthlac

  I know, I know, I getting to be a real bore but one last time.  These images were captured on a camera that most of the talking heads on the Internet wouldn’t be seen dead with – I don’t … Continue reading →

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