Oevelgönne – Tugsteamer Claus D., 20×20 cm, Pastell, 2013
© Astrid Volquardsen
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One of the last winter paintings this year. It was quite unusual that the snow kept being here so long in the spring. But now its getting warmer every day.
It wont take long and in the small harbors along the river the activity will beginn again. looking forward to see and here the old steam tug boats in action again.
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 .
Pilot 2, 20 x 20 cm, 2013
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At the pier of Devils Bridge you can observe the pilot boats.
Near the floating dock, 20 x 20 cm, 2012
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After my last blog post about another seascape from the Danish west coast this is a new pastel of my port series. This is actually something which artistically I like a lot at the moment: On the one hand my atmospheric seascapes and on the other hand my close ups with their different shapes and colors. It is great to be an artist and to be able to express yourself as you want to.
Elbmeile, 20×20 cm, 2012
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Without the ferries live in the harbour is unthinkable. It’s not only a tourist attraction one can take along the river but a very important ship for commuters to get to the other side. In the winter time the red ferry »Elbmile« gives such a nice contrast to the white and blue of the rivers ice.
Last year we had the idea to do a small video about my work and paintings. Sounds good but it is not as easy as you might think. After we went to the Northfrisian islands last autumn, we went yesterday to my hometown Hamburg. It was freezing cold with 15,8 Fahrenheit and the strong east wind didn’t help either. Besides my feet my brain seemed to be deep-freezing. What this looks like you can see in the following video with some outtakes. In the end of February the final video will be ready and we plan to synchronize it to English.
Afterwards we went to a nice bar where we defrosted and did a sketch of one of the docks.
Fineliner und Guache, © Astrid Volquardsen 2013
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.
The new Artist Portrait on Youtube:
Pastel Journal Bronce Medal Award 2013:
Pastel Journal 08/2011 as PDF-Download:
