Category Archives: General

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

Wimpole Hall

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Guthlac

Had a bit of a day out at Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire … not one of my favourite National Trust properties .. However better than sitting at home on a wonderful August day. Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Gone over just a bit girlie

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Guthlac

I know this is all a bit un PC but that is the way I feel about this ink drawing. First and fore most it shows up one of the problems of ink drawing – once you’ve made the mark … Continue reading →

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Practice

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Guthlac

Carrying on the ink theme I thought I would brush up on my life drawing…so I made this ink sketch of a nude. Now for most people this wouldn’t be too unusual but for me I was able to fit … Continue reading →

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The Giant Redwood continues to thrive

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Guthlac

Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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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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