13 Sep 2014

Lannion (North Brittany)

by Astrid | 1

Canson Sketchbook 180/ Gouache, Watercolor pen ,ink, © Astrid Volquardsen 2014

One of the most wonderful aspects are the medivial houses which you can still find in a lot of towns. My ink couldn’t resist when I saw these ones.

Foto © Astrid Volquardsen 2014

Heidi Erdmann

21st, September 2014 - 06:32 PM |

Hey, Astrid schön die Skizzen zu sehen sie erinnern mich an unseren Urlaub im Juni in der Bretagne. Vieles habe ich wiedererkannt wir waren in Paimpol. Auch ich habe ein Skizzenbuch dabei gehabt und viel genutzt. Danke, diese Inspiration habe ich aus deinen Kursen.
Lg. Heidi

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.

Heidi Erdmann