The peak of the second highest mountain of Madeira can be reached by car. So one day I went up there to paint plein air at sunrise. In complete solitude I happily painted my view and tremendously enjoyed the light and warm wind, while some swallows swirled around me and big bumble bees took a closer look at my pastels.
After an hour or so some hikers started their tour and at 9: 30 the place was packed with busloads of tourist. (See Madeira in one day!) To top this all of a sudden the air was blasted with pan pipes, playing »Memories« from the musical Cats. The Andes Music band is about everywhere!
© Astrid Volquardsen 2012
© Astrid Volquardsen 2012
I graped my things and fled to the other side of the mountain.
During the morning hours light changes quickly and if you have only limited time this rule helps: Simplify the shapes and values, don’t overwork.
© Astrid Volquardsen 2012
© Astrid Volquardsen 2012
Casey Klahn
Astrid! Your work in the mountains is the equal of your work at the sea. I want to see more! Fantastic!
Astrid
Hi Casey,
thanks so much. Well, lets see what I can do about it….
Steffi Decker
Ach wie schön! Das erinnert mich an unsere Madairareise. Die Felsen haben so wunderbare Farben.
LG. Steffi
Luzia
Von Deinen Bergwelten bin ich ebenso begeistert wie von Deinen Seeimpressionen.
Dieses Licht in den Bergen ist atemberaubend schön!
LG
Luzia
Claudia
Tolle Momente hast du da eingefangen. Man spürt richtig, wie tief die Schluchten zwischen den Bergen sind! Ich freue mich sehr auf weitere Bilder von deinem Madeira Urlaub!
LG Claudia