View to Wedel, 20×30 cm, Oil, Linen mounted on board © 2015, Astrid Volquardsen ab dem 15.10.2015 im Reepschlägerhaus in Wedel/Hamburg Before the big rain showers will set in this autumn I took the opportunity to have another nocturne in … Read More
I always wanted to paint the view towards Hamburg from the other side of the river. A pretty good view offers the ferry pier at Rüsch Park. After I had set up my easel I knew I would be in … Read More
»Pilot on bord« is the largest painting in my upcoming exhibition. (27×101 cm). When I paint something big, I want to emphasize something, in this case the size differenze of the pilot boat and the big ship. Pilot on … Read More
In the upcoming exhibition there will be the strong colors of the lit ships at night as well. I just love to put down those red and yellow pigments. Something different for a change. Goldenes Licht, Pastell, 20×20 cm, © … Read More
»Starbord!« »Starbord.« »Mid Ship!« »Midship.« »Half ahead!« »Half ahead.« With a calm but decisive voice came the commands of the captain for his officer at the rudder who confirmed them. The old ice breaker turns slowly into the harbor of … Read More
Nocturne- when night falls, Pastel, 20×65 cm, © 2015, Astrid Volquardsen ab dem 15. Oktober im Reepschlägerhaus in Wedel/ Hamburg My cover painting for the next show: Nocturne – when night falls. I think I never have shown this in … Read More
In the evening and as night falls the river and harbor is covered by this wonderful light. The colorful shores change to an almost monochromatic impression, interrupted by the lights of houses and the workdocks in the distance. A lot … Read More