Kliff bei Hedehusum, 78×42cm, Pastell, 2010
The cliff at Hedehusum on the island Föhr (in the very far north of Germany) is one of my favourite places to paint, just look and be astonished by the amazing beauty. Nowhere else can more endlessness be found.
Ausschnitt, © Astrid Volquardsen
Brunsnæs, 14×25cm, Pastell, 2010
Hi Loriann, this is for you. I wanted to post this picture earlier, but sometimes life gets in ones way.
So here we finally go.
I’ve looked at this picture for the first time after the last week and I still like it. (That’s not always the case. Some pastels improve and others just seem to be horrible.)
This picture captures the mood as I have felt it.
© Marc Volquardsen
It’s too cold for May and I’m longing for warmer days. We spend a couple of days in the far north of Germany at the Flensborg Fjord. The sailors obviously don’t care about the cold weather and add a pituresque element to the landscape. For short moments the sun showed up and I enjoyed this plein air sketching so much.
© Marc VolquardsenA new artistic project emerges into my life. In the far north between Denmark and Germany lies the beautiful Flensborg Fjord, an estuary which goes back to the ice age. I know this place for quite a long time now and it finally will play a bigger role in my paintings.
Windstärke 4, Pastell, 50×75cm, 2010© Astrid Volquardsen
It’s not my dream, but still, it’s an exciting one…
A few years ago my family and I had this fantastic sailing cruise in a part of Denmark, which is called the Danish Carribean. The pastel (Wind-force 4) is a result from this trip. We were guest of one of the loveliest couple, we ever met, David and Ea. Back then, they were dreaming of a world cruise they wanted to undertake with their beautiful ship Yukon. Their time has finally come and next month they will be setting their sails. If you like, you can take part as a paying guest on this exciting voyage.
© Marc Volquardsen
© Marc Volquardsen
Blue robe
Well, this is a big opportunity for everyone who lives in Europe and would like to attend a workshop with Margaret Dyer. She is coming to France and will give a workshop at the house of Kippy Hammond, »an artist from Atlanta, who moved to France many years ago. She and her husband refurbished a 150 year old farmhouse, converted the barn to a studio, and now host artist retreats and workshops there. They’ll feed us, take us on day trips to Paris and the local markets. In the studio we’ll work with models and the photos taken during our day trips.«
I’m going to join them (jippyyy…) and I am really excited .
There are still some places left, so if you would like to come see for further information Margaret Dyer
This week we had this fantastic weahter, typicall for April. I just love to watch the quick changes in the sky: From light clear blue to dramatic scenarios. Yummie…
So I said at the window, took everythink in and hurried into the studio. It was such great fun.
Unfortunately now the sky is one boring pale blue:-)
Studie, Pastell, 10×17cm, 2010, © Astrid Volquardsen