Pilot on Board
»Pilot on bord« is the largest painting in my upcoming exhibition. (27×101 cm). When I paint something big, I want to emphasize something, in this case the size differenze of the pilot boat and the big ship. Pilot on … Read More
Plein Air: Brunsnaes
Brunsnaes I, 20×30cm, Öl, Leinwand auf Karton © 2015, Astrid Volquardsen Nearshore the reddish color of the stones give the water a wonderful shine. This oil painting can be purchased for 675.- Euro incl. a frame and world wide shipping. … Read More
Nocturne: Tug boats at night
In the upcoming exhibition there will be the strong colors of the lit ships at night as well. I just love to put down those red and yellow pigments. Something different for a change. Goldenes Licht, Pastell, 20×20 cm, © … Read More
Plein Air: Brunsnaes at the Flensborg Fjord
The oil paintings have now been varnished and properly photographed. Summer is back in the living room. Brunsnaes II, 20×30cm, Oil,Linen mounted on board © 2015, Astrid Volquardsen This oil painting can be purchased for 675.- Euro incl. a … Read More
Steam Ice-breaker
»Starbord!« »Starbord.« »Mid Ship!« »Midship.« »Half ahead!« »Half ahead.« With a calm but decisive voice came the commands of the captain for his officer at the rudder who confirmed them. The old ice breaker turns slowly into the harbor of … Read More
Nocturne – when night falls
Nocturne – when night falls, Pastel, 20×65 cm, © 2015, Astrid Volquardsen My cover painting for the next show: Nocturne – when night falls. I think I never have shown this in full scale. The almost monochromatic eveninge hours are … Read More
Nocturne: Blue Hour at the Falkensteiner bank
In the evening and as night falls the river and harbor is covered by this wonderful light. The colorful shores change to an almost monochromatic impression, interrupted by the lights of houses and the workdocks in the distance. A lot … Read More