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A visit to Dolgellau (Dolgelley)

As with last weeks chapter, we remain in Wales and head south from Pont Aberglaslyn to the town of #Dolgellau and to the year 1921. Four pencil drawings are our artworks today. They were created over a 9 month period. … Continue reading

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The Love of the Pen

When we moved to England, my daughter was 9 years old. I was amazed that children were taught to write using fountain pens. Fountain pens are not a regular site in early educational institutions in North America. Since moving here, … Continue reading

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Robin Craig Guthrie artist

When I try to draw something, there is often too much stuff on the page. The focus of today’s chapter is a drawing which certainly does not have ‘too much’. The artist #RobinCraigGuthrie (1902-1971) was born in Harding, Sussex. His … Continue reading

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