20 Jul 2014

White Sand (II)

by Astrid | 1

Weißer Sand II,20×27 cm, Pastel
© 2014 Astrid Volquardsen
sold

The pastels of the St. Peter Ording series are framed now. I liked to show different options how a painting can be presented in different ways all in a scandinavian style.

Either on a wall, painted in a medium grey, like I have in my kitchen.

White Sand II, Pastel, 20×27cm, © Astrid Volquardsen, 2014

Size of frame 34 x 39 cm

This one gives you an example on a white wood wall.

Foto: © Marc Volquardsen, 2014

White Sand II, Pastel, 20×27cm, © Astrid Volquardsen, 2014

Size of frame 34 x 39 cm

Followed in front of a light grey wall. The color of the chest of drawers and the grass are used in the painting as well.

Foto: © Marc Volquardsen, 2014

White Sand II, Pastel, 20×27cm, © Astrid Volquardsen, 2014

Size of frame 34 x 39 cm

. The painting costs 580.- Euros, framed with museumsglas. For those who live outside of Germany there will be additional shipping costs. If you’re interested to purchase this painting please contact me for further details.

Helmut

9th, August 2014 - 06:38 PM |

perfekt!

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.