Category Archives: General

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

So the sky is about to fall…

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Guthlac

(The Times 30th August 2014) I woke up this morning to this bone chilling headline and wondered what the hell had happened over night? What new outrage had taken place to suggest that the ISIS hoards were about to storm … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 126 – 10,000 hours

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Guthlac

I read somewhere once that to become an expert in something you need to have put in at least 10,000 hours.  Well I worked out this morning I have put less than 100 hours painting time or to put it … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 125 – Learning the hard way

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Guthlac

After the other day’s complete fail when I came to life drawing it was with some trepidation I stated a life study painting.  After three hours work I feel drained but somewhat relieved.  It has been far from plain sailing … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 122 – Hardwick Hall

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Guthlac

Today was a recharge the batteries day.  Saturday had been a bit of a mope so I thought I needed to get out and give myself a good talking too – so off to the Hardwick Hall for us all. … Continue reading →

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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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