Tag Archives: sketch

We can do the tango just for you…

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Guthlac

Many years ago I was taught about amplification circles which, and I guess this should come as no surprise means something completely different today than when I was taught about them – well at least according to Google.   Back … Continue reading →

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The sky is dark, the winter cold

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Guthlac

There is a certain thrill we all get when something works out better than you had hoped….so it is with these drawings.  They are based on paintings by Anders Zorn, a Swedish painter who can be best described as John … Continue reading →

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It is now or never don’t hessitate

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Guthlac

Decisions decisions….plans within plans within plans…I’ve almost concluded the way forward.

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Please bring me my wine

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Guthlac

Sometimes you beat the bear and sometimes the bear beats you…that just about seems to have summed up my life this week.  The one thing that it has brought into much clearer perspective some thoughts I have had for sometime … Continue reading →

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What’s the worse thing that could happen?

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Guthlac

As I sat in the courtyard outside of the Portland Collection gallery yesterday eating my lunch whilst taking in the warm spring sun I realised yet again just how lucky I am.  All around the world shit is happening at … Continue reading →

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Don’t lean on me…

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Guthlac

Compare and contrast or variations on a theme…take your pick.

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The lament of getting old – a work in progress.

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Guthlac

Somedays I feel like I was 18 again but those days seem to becoming less and less frequent, instead replaced by the creeping realisation that whilst I sometimes feel 18 my body certainly doesn’t anymore!  I guess this is the … Continue reading →

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Initial thoughts on a Fruits Based pencil

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Guthlac

So two days have passed since starting my new life with my Fruit Based Pencil and a few things are starting to coalesce:  Firstly the iPad Pro is huge in comparison to my old iPad.  I know this should be … Continue reading →

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Life with a fruit based pencil

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Guthlac

So just over 24 hours into my new love affair and how are things between me and my fruit based pencil?   Well I’m still in the infatuation stage so things are just great.  Each time I use the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Start of a whole new world

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Guthlac

There are sometimes when you just have to take the plunge and splash a bit of cash…this is the first painting I’ve made with my new pencil from you know who using Procreate. Like everything these things time to bed … Continue reading →

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