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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 124 – Frustrations…a recurring theme

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Guthlac

I was once told a story about an artist who used his wife to pose for him.   He became quite sucessful in his artistic endeavours and started to sell his work.  His wife meanwhile became a very successful education … Continue reading →

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Project LV One – Day 123 – Sketching and doodling with just a hint of yellow

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Guthlac

In this proud land we grew up strong…  

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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 – Lips and stuff

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Guthlac

Having had a cup of tea and biscuit, scratched my bum and generally mooched about for a bit added a few more details. Bring me to life  

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Project LV One – Day 121 – Part 3 – Need to think about things…

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Guthlac

I’ve taken things as far as I can today.  Now I need to think about the next step – perhaps the most creative thing you can do is set something aside and think about it – a cup of tea … 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 – Day 121 – Variations

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Guthlac

Another day at the sketch book –  

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Project LV One – Day 120 – Strange Conversation…

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Guthlac

Sometimes you hear strange snatches of conversations.  The happened to me the other day as I wandered around Tate Liverpool.   Two women were discussing some art work and then on turned to the other and said “…of course I … Continue reading →

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