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Wandgestaltung

20 Jul 2014

White Sand (II)

by Astrid | 1

Weißer Sand II,20×27 cm, Pastel © 2014 Astrid Volquardsen sold The pastels of the St. Peter Ording series are framed now. I liked to show different options how a painting can be presented in different ways all in a scandinavian … Read More

Northern Lights, St. Peter-Ording, Wandgestaltung
13 Jul 2014

Clouds – decorating

by Astrid | 2

Foto: © Marc Volquardsen, 2014 Clouds, Pastel, 18 x 24 cm © Astrid Volquardsen, 2014 Size of frame: 34 x 39 cm What about going for a walk along the beach: at least in your mind? Enjoying a cup pf tea … Read More

Northern Lights, Wandgestaltung
15 Jun 2014

Paintings of the Northsea

by Astrid | 0

Meeresrauschen I-III, je 18×23, Pastell © 2014 Astrid Volquardsen A series of pastels from the North Sea. On Tuesday they will be going to the Galerie Chaco in Hamburg. It’s almost hard to part. Das könnte Dich auch interessieren: Vita … Read More

Northern Lights, Framing, Wandgestaltung
16 Feb 2014

On your Wall: At morning light

by Astrid | 2

At morning light, Pastel,18×24 cm, 2013 © Astrid Volquardsen All my pastels are framed with a nature white passepartout in a wooden frame. Here is an example on a wooden wall as well. Gives it a very Scandinavian touch. Das … Read More

Northern Lights, Wandgestaltung
20 Jan 2013

On your wall: 5 x 5

by Astrid | 3

© Astrid Volquardsen 2013 For my small pastel paintings I have found a new way to present them. At one of our art supplyers shop I bought three consoles, painted them white and voila! It looks really good in our … Read More

5 x 5, Framing, Wandgestaltung

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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