16 Feb 2014

On your Wall: At morning light

by Astrid | 2

At morning light, Pastel,18×24 cm, 2013
© Astrid Volquardsen

All my pastels are framed with a nature white passepartout in a wooden frame. Here is an example on a wooden wall as well. Gives it a very Scandinavian touch.

2 Responses

Claudia

23rd, February 2014 - 09:35 AM |

Hallo Astrid,

deine Landschaftsbilder sind grandios! Wann immer im Fernsehen eine Reportage über den Norden kommt, denke ich an deine Pastelle!
Ich keine keinen Pastellkünstler der das Licht so einfangen kann wie du!
Auf der weißen Wand kommt das leuchten der Bilder noch besser rüber. Mein Wellenbrecher hängt übrigens auch an einer weißen Wand!

LG Claudia
- Astrid
  
  23rd, February 2014 - 08:46 PM |
  
  Danke dir Claudia. Die Landschaftsbilder werden auch wieder vertärkt auftauchen.

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.

2 Responses

Claudia

Astrid