Category Archives: General

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

I think I’m a bit of a ink spot

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Guthlac

No I’ve not taken a Rorschach test – rather I’m making images using ink or ink substitute. Yesterday I sat done and made a sketch on brushes of the actress Eva Mendez using a brush that resembles an ink pen. … Continue reading →

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Losing my religion

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Guthlac

Seemed such a good idea..pride and prejudice as a set of paintings…neither seemed to work out quite how I wanted and so I’ve decided to give them a bit of a break…could well go back to them… Simon Marchini Web: … Continue reading →

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New York…now my plane is touching down…

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Guthlac

I think I’ve reached the end of this painting…this wasn’t what I had in mind but I’m really happy with the end result. Simon Marchini Web: http://WWW.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Just when you think you have an idea where you are you realise you’re nowhere

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Guthlac

My latest fade is Pinterest and I have to say I could spend hours following my interests. However, after spending an hour or so exploring the extraordinary works and pinning some outstanding work I’ve come to the conclusion I’m nowhere. … Continue reading →

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Pierre Paul Marchini

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Guthlac

Every now and then this whole social media nonsense seems to deliver something interesting (I’m overblowing). Anyway, yesterday a new follower joined me on Twitter (@SimonMarchini if you want to follow me – I think – never quite sure) and … Continue reading →

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The young ones

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Guthlac

Another hours or so working on the latest painting…. Simon Marchini Web: http://WWW.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Like the smell of it in Hollywood

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Guthlac

You know what happens when you get an idea in your head….well you just have to work at the idea so here is my next iteration of Roxanne. Simon Marchini Web: http://WWW.simonmarchini.co.uk

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You don’t have to put on that red light

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Guthlac

The other night one of my favourite movies, Roxanne, was on one of the movie channels. I know it is a bit of fluff but nonetheless I think it is actually one of the best movies that Steve Martin has … Continue reading →

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Lithograph of Leicester Castle from West Bridge

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Guthlac

This morning I felt like making a lithograph so I went into Leicester and made this…I’ve called it Leicester Castle from West Bridge and I think it is one of the most accurate and truthful images I’ve ever made* Simon … Continue reading →

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Different iterations

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Guthlac

Still messing about with free phot apps on the iPhone/iPad. This little beauty was created using the following apps: KitCam, Lens Light & Wordfoto on the iPhone and Brushes & Photoshop Express on the iPad. I really have no idea … Continue reading →

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