Author Archives: Guthlac

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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

Walking in the mist…

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Guthlac

This weather is crazy.   On Friday it was 18 degrees C and we haven’t had a frost as such for some time.  Whilst on a personal level it is wonderful not to have to endure a harsh winter you do … Continue reading →

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The Independent Group..perhaps, perhaps perhaps

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Guthlac

‘The Independent Group looked at, discussed, analysed, wrote about, designed, built and assembled a galaxy of highly significant work exploring contemporary culture “as found”. http://independentgroup.org.uk/index.html Two of the most illuminating things about the establishment of the Independent Group in the … Continue reading →

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Tonight I have seen…

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Guthlac

Explosive few days…what better way of relaxing than making a bit of art!

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Luciana Berger

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Guthlac

It has been a very sad day for the Labour Party.  Not because seven MPs have resigned from the party – these things happen and I’m sure they will happen again.  No the reason why is because a senior member … Continue reading →

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The Harry Potter Party….

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Guthlac

“…Roll up roll up there is a new act in town.  I give you the brighter future…I give you the Harry Potter party….” I was going to write about what might be a new development in British politics.  However, events … Continue reading →

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I don’t know why…

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Guthlac

For reasons best known to…well I don’t know because I don’t know why – I decided to make a drawing.   World does seem to move in a mysterious way – just look at Brexit.    

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Taking stock..of sorts…

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Guthlac

So where have I got with the Ironstone Benefice project?   Not too sure but I have been working on it for just over two years now and I have to say it has been fascinating for two reasons:  Firstly, I … Continue reading →

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In the land of Vikings…

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Guthlac

A beautiful winter’s day – it could be early spring (I hope it isn’t because spring should not start on Valentine’s Day in this part of the world – it could be a harbinger of something much worse!)   This was … Continue reading →

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It’s about three weeks – what have I learnt?

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Guthlac

So here is my street photography set up – scary isn’t it.  A five year old camera body – although mine is around 3 years old and a lens that is over forty years old.  Those of you who might … Continue reading →

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With Ralph in my mind…

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Guthlac

This is the second series of images made on the Streets of London on Sunday.   As I was making the images this morning I couldn’t help but hum Streets of London in my head. I think London may have change … Continue reading →

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