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Arranging my palette
7 Aug 2011

Arranging my palette

by Astrid | posted in: Blog | 11

© Astrid Volquardsen I returned from my trip to the Baltic sea and my sketchbook and head are full of new paintings and ideas. But before I can go back to the easel and start painting I need to rearrange … Read More

Materials, Pastel, Value
Farbimpressionen: Trüber November
22 Nov 2009

Farbimpressionen: Trüber November

by Astrid | posted in: Blog | 3

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. November/Farbimpressionen, je 10×10cm, Pastell auf Pastellcard, 2009 … Read More

Colour impressions, Value
Notan
14 Sep 2008

Notan

by Astrid | posted in: Blog | 0

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Exhibitions 2009, Painting Process, Northern Lights, Notans, Value
Dünen der Nordseeküste
7 Sep 2008

Dünen der Nordseeküste

by Astrid | posted in: Blog | 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. Das Dünenthema lässt mich nicht los. Worin … Read More

Exhibitions 2009, Northern Lights, Notans, Value
Ordnen meiner Pastellkreiden nach Tonwerten
24 Aug 2008

Ordnen meiner Pastellkreiden nach Tonwerten

by Astrid | posted in: Blog | 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. Der Tonwert ist die relative Helligkeit oder … Read More

Materials, Pastel, Value

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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