25 Apr 2016

Ferry to Cranz

by Astrid | 2

From Blankenese there is a small ferry to the other side of the Elbe. Funny enough I never took it, maybe because it’s service depends on the tide.

Ferry to Cranz, Pastell , 44×68cm, 2016 Astrid Volquardsen

framed with museums glas

2000.- Euro

2 Responses

Werner Osterrath

25th, April 2016 - 03:16 PM |

Hallo Astrid…..
meine Erinnerungen an die Elbe…..
der Geruch…
das Glucksen der Wellen..
ein leises Pfeiffen des Windes…
sofort ist Hamburg an der Elbe present !!
Geweckte Emotion im Bild……
Danke Astrid
Viele Grüße aus Nürnberg sendet dir Werner
- Astrid
  
  25th, April 2016 - 04:47 PM |
  
  Wie wunderbar ist es, solche Erinnerungen zu wecken. Danke dir für deine Worte.

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.

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Werner Osterrath

Astrid