21 Mar 2017

Just before sunrise

by Astrid | 2

Just before sunrise, 24×30cm, oil on MDF, 2017, Astrid Volquardsen

For these kind of motives I have to wait for another year.

2 Responses

Claudia Langer

21st, March 2017 - 06:26 PM |

Liebe Astrid,

ich war ja schon total begeistert (und bin es noch) von deinen Pastellbildern. Aber deine Ölbilder stehen dem in nichts nach!
Die Lichtstimmung hast du auch hier wieder super eingefangen!

Lieben Gruß Claudia
Elisabeth Tosta

22nd, March 2017 - 09:45 AM |

Sehr schöne Stimmung, du hast noch etwas von der Nacht eingefangen. So wirkt HH fast schon romantisch.

Viele Grüße – Elisabeth

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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Claudia Langer

Elisabeth Tosta