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Pastel Journal

29 Mar 2013

Pastel Journal as digital download

by Astrid | 2

The just anounced April issue of the Pastel Journal with the winners of the Pastel Top 100 Award is available from the Pastel Journal website as download version for 7,99 Dollar. Das könnte Dich auch interessieren: EXHIBITIONS Vita Pastel Society … Read More

Pastel Journal, Puplications
23 Feb 2013

Pastel Journal Bronze Medal Award

by Astrid | 44

Blick zum Meer II, 30 x 125 cm, 2012 Pastel Journal Bronze Medal Award © Astrid Volquardsen sold I am proud to announce that I was awarded the bronze medal in the 14th Pastel 100 competition for my painting »View … Read More

From my work, Award, Pastel Journal, Video
11 Aug 2011

Pastel Journal as digital download

by Astrid | 0

The August issue of the Pastel Journal is available from the Pastel Journal website as download version for 6,99 Dollar. Das könnte Dich auch interessieren: Pastel Society UK Annual Exhibition Pastel Journal as digital download L’Art du Pastel The Pastel … Read More

Pastel Journal, Puplications
Pastel Journal 08/2011 - Home at Sea
5 Jul 2011

Feature in the Pastel Journal

by Astrid | 9

»Home at Sea«, Pastel Journal 08/2011 (c) The Pastel Journal I am very happy to let you know that my work is featured in the current issue of the Pastel Journal (August 2011). The interviews with the diverse pastel artists … Read More

Pastel Journal, Puplications

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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