Category Archives: General

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

Book Ends

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Guthlac

Well I’m back and I’m totally clapped out. On the face of it I did nothing over the past 3 days as my good friend David drove everywhere, including a drive back from Hastings to home in one go, around … Continue reading →

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After a goodnight sleep

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Guthlac

Early to bed and early to rise…I had time just to do a bit of drawing whilst listening to the New Quiz podcast…a nice way to start the day. Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Busy old day

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Guthlac

To finally got back to England after a great day out to Bruges and Ostend. This sounds like we’ve travelled hundred of miles but it is barely 100 in total from Calais and back. I hope to write more on … Continue reading →

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Running on empty

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Guthlac

Bruges has worn me out. There reaches a point where enough is enough and I need a rest. Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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The end of the first day

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Guthlac

Well the plan was to have a three day, three gallery away day. The first day was going to be the Turner contemporary at Margate, the second day the Lourve at Lens and the day the Jarwood at Hastings. However, … Continue reading →

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Turner Contemporary

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Guthlac

Had a nice lunch and the now must pull ourselves away from the sunshine to go through the gallery … it’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it. Simon Marchini http://www.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Interesting colours

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Guthlac

Two images captured in the garden today. I really, really love the image quality of the Canon G1x. However, I’ve hit the focusing issue with the cloud photographs…it just wouldn’t seem to focus, however I set the aperture to around … Continue reading →

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A quick sketch

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Guthlac

I’ve just received a really great book from Amazon – Drawings by John Singer Sergeant and this inspired me to create this quick sketch of the wonderful actress Tilda Swinton. I’m really enjoying this much looser style. Simon Marchini Web: … Continue reading →

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Not a bad morning’s work

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Guthlac

Quite pleased with what I’ve done this morning… Simon Marchini Web: http://WWW.simonmarchini.co.uk

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Digital Painting

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Guthlac

This morning, whilst reading the paper, I came across a story about Helen Mirren winning some award for a ply she starred in. I can’t remember the details but I suddenly got the urge to create a digital painting portrait … Continue reading →

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