Skagen – Soft Light
Soft Light, 13 x 21 cm, 2012 © Astrid Volquardsen sold Exactly this kind of light was one of the reasons why I wanted to go to Skagen (North Denmark) so badly. This painting is an absolute favourite of mine. … Read More
Anna – Skagen
Anna – Skagen, 13×13 cm, 2012 © Astrid Volquardsen sold I was immensly attracted by the harbour of Skagen (in Denmark). The small fisher boats with its blue/white/orange/red colours needed to be painted. Related Posts Evening in the harbour (Oil … Read More
Plein Air at the beach of Esbjørns Klit
The American artist Brian Stewart said that painting plein air is about going out and painting directly from nature first. The goal is to paint a picture that feels like nature rather than looks like nature. I like this very … Read More
Skagen: in the land of light
In the rough nature of northern Denmark at the very tip of the Skagen headland one can see clashing together the waves from North- and Baltic Sea. In this fabulous coastal atmosphere the light shows a wide range of colors … Read More
After the storm
After the storm, 18×23cm, 2012 © Astrid Volquardsen This is the finished study from my last blog post. Related Posts Morning light in Alsterpark (Plein Air) Plein Air on the north friesien island Pellworm Important painting tips for working at … Read More
Plein Air at the coast of Skagen
Right now I am at the very north of Denmarks coast for plein air painting. Because it was quite windy I just took the most essential equipment with me. A sand sack helps a lot to stabilize the easel. © … Read More
Museumshafen Oevelgönne
Sketchbook © Astrid Volquardsen 2012 At the museums harbor Oevelgönne old and new can be seen from the same angle. In the foreground the old sailing ships are waiting for the next trip while on the other side of the … Read More