Peony
It loses a little bit of this diary character and turns into a color study book. Peony, Gouache, Sketchbook, Astrid Volquardsen, 2020 Especially the red and green tones have done it to me. There is one red that I … Read More
Be comfortable in being uncomfortable
When evening comes II, Gouache, 10×10cm, Astrid Volquardsen, 2020 A nice reader told me the other day how much she struggles with some of her pictures. That’s where »the key« to the whole, if not to life itself, lies. In … Read More
When evening comes
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Experimentation
Cloud studies, Guoache on AquaBord, Astrid Volquardsen, 2020 I have now finally arrived at a phase of experimentation. Everything is allowed. I particularly like AquaBord. It has the property that it allows very robust work and that I can wipe … Read More
In the semi-dark
In the semi-dark, 21×18cm, Gouache on AquaBoard, 2020 Astrid Volquardsen I love this atmosphere in the semi-darkness, when the lights go on everywhere. In North Frisian that is called Hualewjonken. Related Posts At the wheat field Backligt The moon accompanied … Read More
The moon accompanied by stars
I have received a poem from a dear reader that I am unfortunately not allowed to publish for copyright reasons. (Mascha Kaléko). It is about the night in which one is haunted by fears, but which is also home to … Read More