Plein Air: Speed Painting
Evening Light at the river, 18×24cm, oil on MDF, Astrid Volquardsen 2017 Even though the conditions were not ideal, you need to hop on board and go for it. This was painted in less than 20 minutes and then the … Read More
Plein Air: Clouds at Fliegenberg
April clouds across the Elbe, Oil on MDF, 18×24cm, Astrid Volquardsen, 2017 I am not the only one who is fascinated by the fast moving clouds. On the weekend people who live in the back land of the river came … Read More
Islands (oil on linen)
Elbinseln, Oil on linen, 35×70cm, 2016 Astrid Volquardsen 1300,- EUR (without framing) I have been away way to long from one of my favorites painting spots at the river Elbe. But next week I plan to be back. Das … Read More
Plein Air: View from Op’n Bulln
My original plan for this year was to travel to the Baltic sea but this year it wasn’t meant to be (nothing serious). Life goes on and I had to change my plans and this means back to the beautiful … 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
Plein Air: Op’n Bulln
Foto © 2016, Astrid Volquardsen The pier »Op’n Bulln« at Hamburg/ Blankenese offers the most beautiful views along the river and the sky. The main element will be the clouds and I am still amazed how much they can run … Read More
At Blankenese
This pastel painting shows the view at the river Elbe at the famous town of Blankenese/ Hamburg. This place has something very special about it and I fall in love more and more each time I paint there. The big … Read More