Foto: Svenja Starke, 2017 There’s a huge selection on easels available and you must find the one that fits you and your purse. I made a decision for the Mabef 23 for two reasons: I can use it in really windy … Read More
Sketch: Hygieia fountain, Guache and ink, 2017, Astrid Volquardsen I was totally surprised that you have open access to the courtyard of the Hamburger town hall. I was immediately drawn to the fountain and it ticked off so many new … Read More
After all those years I decided that it’s time for a new web domain and move my content to www.volquardsen.art. It makes more sense to show my pastels and my oil paintings under my name and to stop the confusion. Please … Read More
You don’t want to fiddle around with paper sizes so that’s why I always cut in advance my format. It’s important that you can secure your paintings in case of rain. So a quick and easy solution comes in handy. … Read More
Our homes for the week, Foto Astrid Volquardsen There are painting workshops who will leave a deep impact on the artist soul and this journey to the island of Rügen was one of them. A truly remarkable group, super weather, … Read More
Today we spend a most beautiful day at the chalk cliffs of Rügen. Foto: Astrid Volquardsen, Rügen 2017 Chalk cliff, Studie, Pastel 15×15 cm, 2017 In my next blog post i say something how to transport the pastels. Das … Read More
Foto: Astrid Volquardsen 2017 Ahhh, I can hear a sigh of relief from my pastel lovers: finally. Tomorrow I will be heading towards one of the most beautiful islands Germany has to offer: the islands of Rügen in the far … Read More