Exhibitions 2016 - Astrid Volquardsen

17 Jan 2016

Private View at the Elbschloss Residenz

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Privatviews will always be exciting and full of joy. This time I had the pleasure to meet some of my collectowho rs who had bought through my gallery. It so nice to get to know the people let my paintings … Read More

23 Dec 2015

Group exhibition in January 2016

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After the very successful exhibtion in 2015 we’ll have another show from January till April in 2016. I will show some of my nocturnes mixed with new work. Evening mist, 28×63cm, Pastel, Astrid Volqaurdsen Related Posts Joaquin Sorolla in Munic … Read More

About me

I am fascinated by the light conditions of the countryside, particularly in Northern Germany. I grew up in Hamburg so I am used to the rugged countryside and sometimes bleak weather and light conditions. The light in northern country landscapes is very special and it is indescribably beautiful. It touches my soul and opens up my heart when I visit the coast and feel the elemental force of the sea. As opposed to my seascapes, I am very interested in the closely cropped views of the harbor and its endless diversity of shapes and colors. With pastel painting l have found the ideal medium to artistically and creatively transform these special conditions of illumination. I love to spread pigment on paper without anything else in between. Pastel paintings come alive when you put different layers of colour on the canvas. This is a great artistic stimulus for me. Which combination of colour pigments can be used to achieve precisely the effect of light and shade that I want? During the artistic process, layers of colour are continually built up and removed until the light situation has been captured and the picture can unfold its unique illuminating power.