9 Dec 2012

In front of the Flavia

by Astrid | 2

In front of the Flavia, 13×13 cm, 2012
© Astrid Volquardsen
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I always ask myself how the collaboration works between the tug boat and the containership, so nothing happens.

2 Responses

Angela

11th, December 2012 - 01:02 PM |

Hallo Astrid,
man könnte auch meinen der Kleine flüchtet vor dem Großen:-))
(das Wasser ist so hübsch aufgewühlt)
LG Angela
Claudia

13th, December 2012 - 10:05 AM |

Hallo Astrid,

ich habe gestern einen Bericht gesehen, wie Schlepper in der Nacht dieses riesige Containerschiff Marco Polo in den Hafen schleppten.
Dieser Riesenpott und dann die winzig wirkenden Schepper mit so einer Leistung, faszinierend!
Klar das ich dabei auch gleich an deine Bilder denken musste;)

LG Claudia

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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Angela

Claudia