26 May 2014

White sand II

by Astrid | 2

White Sand II,20×27 cm, Pastel
© 2014 Astrid Volquardsen
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This is a new size (20×27cm). I would love to take my shoes off and walk along the beach.

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27th, May 2014 - 10:18 AM |

Wirklich ein sehr schönes Pastell Bild
- Astrid
  
  27th, May 2014 - 12:42 PM |
  
  Danke schön. Wenn ich so davor stehe, habe ich das Gefühl, den Sand unter meinen Füßen zu spüren.

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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