Happy Holidays
Foto, 2010 © Astrid Volquardsen >My last blogentry brought much feedback and I wanted to respond to that with a new entry, but then christmas just showed up… So I will do that next year. I wish all my readers … Read More
Eva im Bad
Spiegelbild, 15×17cm, Pastell, 2010 © Astrid Volquardsen Another Eva. I don’t like my hands. I know about the technique to look and think in geometrical terms when it comes to hands, but I just fight at this point. Funny enough, … Read More
Henri Roché Pastelle
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
Winter landscape: Plein Air
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
Monet retrospective in Paris
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
Haberniss Sketch
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