There are special places which inspire you and »beg to be painted« as a friend in America would say. This Photo: Astrid Volquardsen, 2017 One of those places is the Hygieia fountain. I still had all my pastels from my … Read More
Sketch: Hygieia fountain, Guache and ink, 2017, Astrid Volquardsen I was totally surprised that you have open access to the courtyard of the Hamburger town hall. I was immediately drawn to the fountain and it ticked off so many new … Read More
Skizze mit Guache und ink. canson Skizzenbuch Surprise, surprise. I couldn’t recall to have seen this view before in Hamburg.The Citypalais lost it’s dome during the second world war. Now a really big aera is under reconstruction turning a big … Read More
Foto: Astrid Volquardsen How many times have I passed this corner and never saw this beautiful street sign? It was designed in memory of a restaurant that had been there since 1798 by Franz Andreas Meyer (1837–1901). This spot has … Read More
Just before sunrise, 24×30cm, oil on MDF, 2017, Astrid Volquardsen For these kind of motives I have to wait for another year. Related Posts Frozen, 5×5 inch, Oil on bord View to the Kennedybrücke Winterpractice (Studio) Wintermorning (View to Lombardsbridge) … Read More
These days spring seems to be on the doorstep, but not long ago Jack Frost had the lake in his firm grip. Or at least the pedalos.It won’t be long and the paddle wheels of these little touristboats will be … Read More
View to the Jungfernstieg, 18×24cm, Oil on bard, 2017, Astrid Volquardsen This painting dates back to mid February when it was bitterly cold. It started with a plein air study but standing in the shadow int the cold wind let … Read More