3 Dec 2016

Morning light in Alsterpark ( Plein Air)

by Astrid | 2

Morning light in Alsterpark, Oil on canvas, 24×30cm, 2016 Astrid Volquardsen
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After what felt like an eternity finally could paint plein air again. Originally I wanted to go to my favorite spot at the river but the sky was spotless blue without even a single cloud.

So I turned to a new location to checkout some new idea for an upcoming exhibition. It was a frosty morning but I felt so happy to be there.

Some people obviously felt the same way because one lady bought the painting right there from my easel.

2 Responses

Linda Commer

4th, December 2016 - 12:41 PM |

Ein wunderschönes Bild, Astrid
Volquardsen

4th, December 2016 - 05:56 PM |

Hallo Astrid!
Das ist wieder ein wunderschönes Bild und auch einmal ganz andere Farben!
Kommen da noch mehr Bilder mit Blick auf die Hamburger City im Hintergrund?
Einfach toll!
Gruß,
Roswitha

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

Linda Commer

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