Blog – Page 2 – Astrid Volquardsen

27 Apr 2010

Workshop with Margaret Dyer in France

by Astrid | 2

Blue robe ©Margaret Dyer Well, this is a big opportunity for everyone who lives in Europe and would like to attend a workshop with Margaret Dyer. She is coming to France and will give a workshop at the house of … Read More

7 Feb 2010

Winterfog

by Astrid | 8

After all this snow the thaw set in and guess what: there was fog all over again. Right know I’m thinking of doing small fog studies with some light sources. Nebelstudie, Pastell, 17×27cm 2010 © Astrid Volquardsen Das könnte Dich … Read More

17 Jan 2010

Neuer Blog für Pastellinteressierte

by Astrid | 0

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Es gibt einen neuen Blog, den ich … Read More

20 Dec 2009

Frohe Weihnachten

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Sorry, this entry is only available in German. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Nach den grauen Regentagen hat ein konstanter … Read More

19 Oct 2009

L’Art du Pastel

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Sorry, this entry is only available in German. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Die Sociéte des Pastellistes de France hat … Read More

15 Jul 2008

Kommentare und Kommentar-Policy

by Astrid | 1

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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.