20 May 2014

White Dune I

by Astrid | 1

How about a walk along the dunes?

White dune I,13×13 cm, Pastel
© 2014 Astrid Volquardsen

You can buy this pastel and I offer two options. 150.- Euro without a frame or 180.- Euro with a passepartout and frame. For those living outside of Germany there will be additional shipping costs. If you´re interested please send me an email for further details: contact

Werner Osterrath

20th, May 2014 - 07:48 PM |

Im Sommer braucht man da eine Sonnenbrille und Sonnencreme.
Weißer Sand, das Rauschen der Nordsee … den Drachenfliegern zuschauen, die Zeit vergessen.
Abends den Sand aus den Schuhen schütteln … es war ein herrlicher Tag……

Den weißen Sand habe ich auch schon gesehen aber das war in White Sands in New Mexico 1975…..

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.

Werner Osterrath