Plein Air at the coast of Skagen
Right now I am at the very north of Denmarks coast for plein air painting. Because it was quite windy I just took the most essential equipment with me. A sand sack helps a lot to stabilize the easel. © … Read More
Museumshafen Oevelgönne
Sketchbook © Astrid Volquardsen 2012 At the museums harbor Oevelgönne old and new can be seen from the same angle. In the foreground the old sailing ships are waiting for the next trip while on the other side of the … Read More
Reconditioning
Reconditioning, 20×20 cm, 2012 © Astrid Volquardsen sold Back to the harbor. For a couple of month there has been this ship in the dockyard of Blohm&Voss. Even from far away down the river you can recognize this orangered spot … Read More
Madeira – Arco da Calheta
Altes Bauernhaus, Sketchbook, 2012 To sketch my environment has brought an aspect in my life which I had never taken into account in the beginning: To meet the people who live there. Of course they are curious what I do … Read More
Madeira – Plein Air on top of Pico do Aieiro
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 … Read More
Madeira – Dandelion Tree
On our way back from a hiking tour I suddenly came to a dead stop and could not believe my eyes: a big dandelion tree. A sight to terrify a lot of home gardeners everywhere. © Astrid Volquardsen 2012 It … Read More