16 Nov 2011

Red Tug

by Astrid | 1

Red Tug, 13×13cm, Pastel
© Astrid Volquardsen, 2011

I love doing these little pastels and this tug will probably make it into a bigger painting. When have I ever used the color combination of red and yellow?

Sarah Bachhuber Peroutka

18th, November 2011 - 01:54 PM |

I like the geometric shapes and the rounded edges. I like the contrast of bulky shapes and skinny shapes. I like she smooth flat areas and the areas where the stroke marks are visible. And of course the palatte is wonderful, too. This is a very exciting piece.

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.

Sarah Bachhuber Peroutka