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
Morning Mist
Morning Mist, 13×13, Öl auf MDF, 2017, Astrid Volquardsen Three weeks ago the wind was fiercely blowing across the lake, even though the birds already started to test their tirili. Morning mist,13×13, Öl auf MDF, 2016 180.- Euro with frame. … 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
Winterpractice (Studio)
Winterpractise, oil on MDF, 15x 30 cm, Astrid Volquardsen, 2017 This was done shortly after I returned from a glorious morning at the Alster. I was surprised one morning by a rowing boat for racing practice and its accompanying … 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