The Pastels of Henri Roché are known for its outstanding quality and among the artists‹ who used these are Degas, Chéret, Whistler and Sisley. The family business was founded in 1720 and during the last years it was run by … Read More
These last days winter finally came to us in North Germany and everything looked liked as it was covered with icing suggar. This morning the sun came out too and the cold didn’t feel so bad. It’s funny how the … Read More
2010 © Astrid Volquardsen I went to Paris last weekend to see the great Monet exhibition, which is on display at the Grand Palais. They were able to get hold of over 200 paintings, from all over the world. The … Read More
Skizzenbuch, 2010 © Astrid Volquardsen In the film one could see parts of my sketchbook. From these sketches and studies the final picture evolved. I did take photos, but they aren’t essential for the making. Skizzenbuch, 2010 © Astrid Volquardsen … Read More
Pastell, 12×12cm, 2010 © Astrid Volquardsen Same place, next morning. The night was warm and rainy. So it was damp, but the cold colors of the frost were missing. Related Posts Colors and shapes High in the sky Colourimpression: Birches … Read More
Nach dem ersten Frost,Pastell, 13×21cm, 2010 © Astrid Volquardsen Even though most of the trees have lost their foliage, there is still this wonderful reddish warm color in the air. When I do this color studies, I don’t take any … Read More
