Sketch: Hamburger Colonaden
For the last weeks it has been a bit quiet on my blog. First there were the workshops and now its spring and I am hunting for my next motivs. Before I go into the oilpainting I investigate the scene … Read More
Sketch: Das Hardenbergsche Haus or the home of the gardener
Das Hardenbergsche Haus, Goucha, pencil, ink Last week I was giving two pastel workshops in Hannover. In between I had a break which I intended to use to sketch at the Herrenhäuser Gardens. The Gardens are a heritage of … Read More
Plein Air Video: At the beach of Rantum
Sorry, I still have only the German translation. The English one follows soon. Related Posts Plein Air: View across the Alster in winter Plein Air: Sunday Evening Plein Air on the Island of Sylt in North Germany: »Tjen di Biiki … Read More
Plein Air: At the beach of Rantum
At the beach of Rantum, 22×30cm, oil on canvas Because of the eastwind we had hardly any waves but you have to live with what you get. In my case it was all those warm and muddy grey colors. Yummy. … Read More
Biike 2018
Last night we went to the island of Sylt to celebrate the tradition Biike. Something like a big bonfire. It was the first time we had no wind and rain from left to right but a glory on the firmaments … Read More
Sketch: In the Melbye exhibition
Sketchbook: Gouache, pencil, pen I was back and I found some time for sketching while having lunch. So the initial sketch was done in pencil. I added the gouache later at home. Related Posts London Sketches Madeira – Hortensia Tea … Read More
Oil painting material
Recently I was asked what kind of materials I use. Here is the answer: Foto: Astrid Volquardsen First choice: The products of the Gamblin company. If you want to paint toxic free I use the new product line of Sennelier. … Read More