Tugsteamer Claus D., 13×13 cm, Pastell, 2013
© Astrid Volquardsen
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After the mist had lifted the old tug steam boat Claus D. could be seen. I like it very much, especially the blue chimney.
This tug steamer was build in 1923 and was in use till 1984. It’s main purpose was towing dumb barges as well as supporting tank ships.
I can’t wait when spring is finally arriving and we can again see these wonderful ships on the river .
© Astrid Volquardsen 2013
For my small pastel paintings I have found a new way to present them. At one of our art supplyers shop I bought three consoles, painted them white and voila! It looks really good in our living room.
© Astrid Volquardsen 2013
At the Fishing Harbor, 5×5 inch, 2012
© Astrid Volquardsen, sold
For weeks the sky has been grey and we had way too much rain instead of snow. It starts getting on my nervs and I am usually known as somebody who likes grey a lot. Well, a very good cure for me is one of my small pastels from Skagen in September. Lots of colors and a memory of having the sun on my skin.
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.
Red in morning light, 13×13 cm, 2012
© Astrid Volquardsen
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The other day at Hamburg harbor. After all the fog in these past days the sun showed up and transformed all the colors into pure pigment.
Anna – Skagen, 13×13 cm, 2012
© Astrid Volquardsen
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I was immensly attracted by the harbour of Skagen (in Denmark). The small fisher boats with its blue/white/orange/red colours needed to be painted.
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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Pastel Journal Bronce Medal Award 2013:
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