14 Jun 2015

St. Peter-Ording: View to Böhl

by Astrid | 2

View to Böhl, 18×24cm, Öl, © 2015, Astrid Volquardsen
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Sometimes I ask myself if there is an art dirsctor up there. One single spot and the lighthouse of Böhl is illuminated.

2 Responses

Elke

14th, June 2015 - 04:12 PM |

…ganz klar…Du liebst das Malen und da oben liebt einer Dich!
LG und danke für die schöne Zeit (des Miterlebens), Elke
werner Osterrath

27th, June 2015 - 04:02 PM |

..und es ward Licht……! was anderes kann ich nicht mehr dazu sagen. Klasse !!!!!
Gruß Werner

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

Elke

werner Osterrath