Bugsier 2 in a rain shower
By now most of you probably know that I have a great affinity for rain clouds. I am deeply drawn to those motivs where the cranes of the harbour can hardly be seen in the rain. Bugsier 2 in a … Read More
Be patience with yourself
Pier Teufelsbrueck, Sketchbook, 2012 © Astrid Volquardsen There are many people out there who have a deep desire to express themselves with a sketchbook but lack the courage to do so. In our fast moving world there doesn’t seem to … Read More
Constant II
Constant (II), 13 x 13 xm, 2012 © Astrid Volquardsen Another tug boat in front of those big container ships. Those are such fun to paint. Related Posts Nocturne: 13×13 cm Routine job Tug boat: Kotug Fairplay VI Bugsier 2 … Read More
Jardin du Luxembourg
Right in the middle of Paris is the Jardin du Luxembourg , where the people from the surrounding residential areas spend their time, especially in the spring and summer. © Astrid Volquardsen The chess players can be found right next … Read More
Paris – Academie de Grand Chaumiere
In Paris there still are open art academies like the Academie de Grand Chaumiere. You can enroll for a couple of weeks, days or just for a couple of hours. All you have do to is to show up and … Read More
LES DEUX MAGOTS
LES DEUX MAGOTS, Sketchbook, 19,5 x 14 cm, 2012 © Astrid Volquardsen Relaxed sketching in the streets of Paris. People are crowding the bistros, some of them kind of show offs, other for a relaxed reading in a newspaper and … Read More