Frozen, 13×13cm, Oil on MDF
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
Plein Air: View across the Alster in winter
Blick über die winterliche Außenalster, Studie (2x 18×24cm, Öl) 2017, Astrid Volquardsen I just knew that I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the facebook challenge.The weather forcast promised cold frosty and clear weather. This motive lured me already … Read More
The joys of winter ( maybe not so joyful)
Last Friday I went out again to paint plein air at the Alster. The day before I didn’t have a good feeling, because the east wind was getting stronger. East wind in our latitude means arctic or Siberian cold. Not … Read More
Plein Air: Sunday Evening,
Sunday Evening, Plein Air, 18×24, Oil on MDF, 2017, Astrid Volquardsen As the rest of the Nation spend a beautiful winter day, we in the far north had another gray day. Besides a nice cup of tea you just have … Read More
Olein Air: Shortly after sunrise (oil painting)
Foto: (c) Marc Volquardsen 2017 Snow produces this special light even though it might not be seen directly in the painting. I painted in the sun rise at 7.30 this morning but stopped when the light had changed too much. … Read More
Plein Air: Yellow light
After these grey days which accompanied us over the Christmas days this week is really nice with clear cold weather. Upon arriving at the Alster in the dusk I was greeted by a blackbird which sang his heart out. Already … 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