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Painting ground

24 Mar 2012

Caran d’Ache Pastel Pencils and Pastel Cubes

by Astrid | 7

© Astrid Volquardsen Pastel artists usually use different kind of brands because »the« pastel stick simply does not exist. Depending on the softness of the pastel stick and the type of paper or support being used there are a different … Read More

Painting ground, Materials, Pastel
8 Nov 2009

Materialkunde: Pastelmat von Clairefontaine

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. In verschiedenen Foren und Blogs taucht in … Read More

Painting ground, Materials
7 Sep 2009

Sennelier Pastel Card: Claude Texier

by Astrid | 3

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Painting ground, Materials, Pastel Artists
6 Sep 2009

Malgrund: Sennelier Pastel Card

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. In den letzten Jahrzehnten hat sich der … Read More

Painting ground, Materials
20 Jul 2009

Materialkunde: Malgründe I

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. Welche Art Farbauftrag ein Pastell hinterlässt, hängt … Read More

Painting ground, Materials, Pastel paintings

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.

17th annual Pastel 100 competition

Category landscape 2015
Honorable Mention:
Pilot change, 27x101 cm

Artist Portrait 2013

My Artist Portrait on Youtube:

Pastel Society UK, Mall Galleries

Daler and Rowney Award 2013

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  • Hamburg Port (112)
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