Category Archives: General

This is for posts that have no real specific category, such as Art or Photography

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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Have a think about this…

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Guthlac

http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/happy-little-fat-man-an-art-show-by-kevin-coyne/widget/

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Project LV One – Day 102 – Sitting in the Sun

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Guthlac

Another day another attempt to master soft pastels and I think I have reasons to be pleased.  This wasn’t anything like the previous disaster which is really encouraging.  As with any skill you just have to keep working at it … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 98 – Working in the garden

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Guthlac

I have a love/hate relationship with soft pastels.  Some years ago when I was new at this art business I bought myself a set of Sennelier soft pastels which are one of the best brands.  What could go wrong?  Well … Continue reading →

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Interesting Comments

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Guthlac

From time to time I get a comment left on my blog.  This is wonderful and I thank anyone who does actually does that.  However, some of the comments are a little hard to understand which, if English is not the … Continue reading →

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