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Project LV One – Day 121 – Part 2

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Guthlac

What a wonderful morning this has been – I’ve finally started to use my new easel to make paintings.   The painting is far from complete but I just feel pumped with the results I have so far.  I suspect … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 118 – Final Cut

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Guthlac

At the time of writing this it is 3 hours before day 118 but I am out at Liverpool tomorrow and I suspect I won’t get a chance to post anything.  So I have finished the oil pastel drawing/painting – … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 116 – addendum

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Guthlac

This is an image I forgot to post yesterday.   Two trailer park girls

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Project LV One – Day 117 – Likeness

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Guthlac

Over the past few days the airwaves as well as the ether has been filled with tributes to Robin Williams.  I understand the natural outpouring of sympathy and feeling of loss but what I don’t understand is the underlying assumption … Continue reading →

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The absurdities of Scottish Independence

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Guthlac

The debate about Scottish Independence is full of absurd statements. It is absurd for the better together to suggest that an independent Scotland wouldn’t succeed. This goes for the British government too. It is equally absurd for the Pro Independence … Continue reading →

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I must be getting better

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Guthlac

I’ve finally felt up to playing with my new toy – it really is great to be able to stand there and create in my own space – suddenly the last few days don’t seem too bad after all – … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 112 – Sleep Deprivation

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Guthlac

One of the things you really shouldn’t do is watch a programme late in the evening which is bound to  get you thinking – especially when you have been sleeping in the day time due to illness.  The long winded … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 107 – Blackberries

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Guthlac

Many years ago, in another life, I and a number of other work friends were searching a large wild area of Leicester called Aylestone Meadows.  It was around this time of year and we were under strict instructions not to … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 106 – More GOTG

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Guthlac

More Guardian of the Galaxy inspired stuff…I really enjoyed the movie although I heard a rather sniffy review of the movie the other day so I guess it is not universally liked.  This is OK as I liked it and … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 105 – White Horses

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Guthlac

  The original series of images were captured over a year ago at Compton Verney.  I finally got around to making something out of them the other week.      

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