A life of joy …
The other day at the Elbe. And then a hail shower came across the river. A life of joy is a mosaic of many small pleasures of happiness. Related Posts Plein Air: Speed painting Plein Air: Clouds at Fliegenberg Morning … Read More
Ferry to Cranz
From Blankenese there is a small ferry to the other side of the Elbe. Funny enough I never took it, maybe because it’s service depends on the tide. Ferry to Cranz, Pastell , 44×68cm, 2016 Astrid Volquardsen framed with museums … Read More
View at Blankenese: Direction line
Direction line, 20×30cm, oil, linen mounted on canvas, © 2015, Astrid Volquardsen This oil painting was done the very next morning after a plein air painting. The plein air piece didn’t work out but the memory of the colors where … Read More
Plein Air: Blankenese beach way
On Thursday we had a stormflood with heavy gusts of winds.Unfortunately I didn’t make it to the harbor, but on Friday at high tide the river still flooded the shore line. Foto © 2015, Astrid Volquardsen An occasional shower sprinkled … Read More
17th annual Pastel 100 competition: Honarable mention for »Pilot on board«
This year I took again part at 17th annual Pastel competition of the Pastel Journal. I am happy to announce that I belong to the 35 finalist of 2,300 participants and received an »Honorable Mention« for my pastel painting »pilot … Read More
Pilot on Board
»Pilot on bord« is the largest painting in my upcoming exhibition. (27×101 cm). When I paint something big, I want to emphasize something, in this case the size differenze of the pilot boat and the big ship. Pilot on … Read More
Nocturne – when night falls
Nocturne – when night falls, Pastel, 20×65 cm, © 2015, Astrid Volquardsen My cover painting for the next show: Nocturne – when night falls. I think I never have shown this in full scale. The almost monochromatic eveninge hours are … Read More