22 May 2014

On your wall: St. Peter-Ording

by Astrid | 0

Need a break?,White Sand, White Dune, each 13×13 cm, Pastell
© 2014 Astrid Volquardsen
wall paint: Ocean

Personally I like to experiment with different wall paints to enhance the feeling of the northern atmosphere. Both kinds of wall paints add to the final result and suppert the glow of the pigments.

Need a break?,White Sand, White Dune, each 13×13 cm, Pastell
© 2014 Astrid Volquardsen
wall paint: Stone

You can buy these pastels and I offer two options. each for 150.- Euro without a frame or 180.- Euro with a passepartout and frame. For those living outside of Germany there will be additional shipping costs. If you´re interested please send me an email for further details: contact

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.