The Pilot
I’m really starting to get going. As the Elbe pilot.
I find the combination of sketch, colour application and free space particularly appealing in the design. For me this means a new exploration, which gives me a lot of fun.
Madame S.
On a last warm summer day 2 years ago, she suddenly stood in front of me: Madame S. – as if she had emerged from a painting by Manet. She told me that she and her husband liked to dress in 19th-century style. They did so in the context of »lived history« (The Emperor is coming) and as on this day, in their free time. Madame S. told me with pride that she had sewn this dress herself.
At the weir
At the weir, Guoache, Astrid Volquardsen,2020,
Strathmore Skteching Blog, Toned Tan
My first work at my new desk (height adjustable)! So slowly I manage again to hold the brush at the stretched out arm for a longer time
My new workplace – height adjustable
I am a great fan of working on the easel, but I can’t do it again yet.
So that I can start painting again, we came up with the idea of a new desk – height adjustable!
Immediately I had the clip »mikes new car« in mind.
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We conquer new worlds
Since this weekend and in time for the beginning of spring, we are proud owners of a so called step tandem. I can step in front as stoker, secured with a belt, or let it go. The tandem has a freewheel for the front drive! And we both have a view to the front, because we are sitting on different heights. Because of my epilepsy I can’t do water sports anymore and should avoid overexertion. Therefore this tandem is the ideal »sports equipment« for both of us.
Schwanenwik vantage point (study)
I imagine with all my heart what it’s like to be at the Alster this spring. This does not affect the winter sketch.
This sketch was made on normal paper. The final version will be on watercolor paper. For me it was an exploration of the composition.
Humor helps healing
The front cover of my new sketchbook.
Wherever I am in the doctor’s office, I have a nose ready for every employee or patient. The laughing success proves me right. And it also releases endorphins from me.
