15 Oct 2010

Autumn

by Astrid | 2

Pastell, 14×22cm,

2009 © Astrid Volquardsen

This week I just didn’t make it to paint outside, even though the weather was great. Not far away from where we live, there is this beautiful mixed forest. This is a plein air painting from last year.

2 Responses

SamArtDog

16th, October 2010 - 06:26 PM |

Wonderfully deep woods here!

Bob LaFond (markandremark.blogspot.com) is currently exploring thoughtful trees in the deep woods.
geraldo roberto da silva

27th, October 2010 - 12:15 AM |

Wonderful work!
http://www.geraldorobertodasilva.blogspot.com/

About me

I am fascinated by the light conditions of the countryside, particularly in Northern Germany. I grew up in Hamburg so I am used to the rugged countryside and sometimes bleak weather and light conditions. The light in northern country landscapes is very special and it is indescribably beautiful. It touches my soul and opens up my heart when I visit the coast and feel the elemental force of the sea.
As opposed to my seascapes, I am very interested in the closely cropped views of the harbor and its endless diversity of shapes and colors.

With pastel painting l have found the ideal medium to artistically and creatively transform these special conditions of illumination. I love to spread pigment on paper without anything else in between.
Pastel paintings come alive when you put different layers of colour on the canvas. This is a great artistic stimulus for me. Which combination of colour pigments can be used to achieve precisely the effect of light and shade that I want? During the artistic process, layers of colour are continually built up and removed until the light situation has been captured and the picture can unfold its unique illuminating power.

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SamArtDog

geraldo roberto da silva