18 May 2017

Plein Air Pastel: Chalk Cliff

by Astrid | 2

Today we spend a most beautiful day at the chalk cliffs of Rügen.

Foto: Astrid Volquardsen, Rügen 2017

Chalk cliff, Studie, Pastel 15×15 cm, 2017

In my next blog post i say something how to transport the pastels.

2 Responses

Angela Richers

19th, May 2017 - 02:19 PM |

Oh wie wunderschön!! Ich liebe Rügen. Viel Freude und erfolgreiches Malen wünsche ich euch. In Gedanken bin ich dabei.
Tausend liebe Grüße Angela
ursula Rohleder

20th, May 2017 - 01:10 PM |

Hallo Astrid, eine wunderschöne kleine Studie von den Kreidefelsen.
Welche Untergründe nimmst Du für die Pastellmalerei draußen?
Weiter viel Freude und schöne Motive.
Herzliche Grüße Ursula

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.

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Angela Richers

ursula Rohleder