Creativesparks
Foto: Marc Volquardsen I have had this idea for a own website about creativity for quite a long time. Now it’s almost done. The German version is already online but you my dear readers have to wait a little … Read More
Setting goals
Foto © 2015, Marc Volquardsen 2015 was a very intense year with lots of developments. Besides three exhibitions I pushed my oil painting and plein air practice. It is so satisfying to see the improvement and on the other side … Read More
Art connects: From soul to soul
A few days have passed by since my exhibition and the paintings have found a new home or about to make the journey. One thought has constantly coming back to my mind: How much (my) art and soul connects with … Read More
The creative process of an artist II
Image © 2015, Marc Volquardsen The creative process is not only inspiring but must be put in good working conditions during the following painting process. Especially if you are to discover new shores. I would like to recommend the book … Read More
The creative process of an artist
Foto © 2015, Marc Volquardsen A creative process is inspiring, freeing, as well as struggling and eating up ones energies. Sometimes it all flows easily and sometimes it feels like as if I am standing on a cliff and must … Read More
Norman Rockwell: Freedom from Want
In Germany we have a French-German TV Channel called ARTE. Last year they had a TV series of shows in which French Chefs recreate food shown in famous paintings. Art historians and other experts comment on the circumstances when the … Read More
Taking risks
Townhall of Hamburg, Canson Skizzenbuch 180/ Gouache, Aquarellstifte, Ink, © Astrid Volquardsen 2014 In the course of the last year my sketchbook has reached a new significance for myself. With every new sketch I automatically experience a development, even though … Read More