von Antje | 1. Sep.. 2017 | Privatbesitz/NFS
Today was an unexpectedly fine day, and a painting buddy and I went out in the afternoon to make the most of it. We positioned ourselves right on the bank of our local river near two interesting looking trees. I put one of them in my painting, both would have been too...
von Antje | 29. Aug.. 2017 | Skizzen/Sketches
I had totally forgotten about these sketches! We were away more than a week ago at a friend’s wedding and had the opportunity to enjoy a bit of lake scenery. That’s where I captured these folk. But not only that, I also managed to sketch the view across...
von Antje | 1. Aug.. 2017 | Skizzen/Sketches
This is a tiny little contre-jour sketch, just about 4 x 5.5 inches, in my sketchbook. It depicts the watertower in downtown Luneburg. To me personally, it also depicts a modicum of the despair which I felt after walking the city for what seemed like ages without,...
von Antje | 20. Juli. 2017 | Skizzen/Sketches, Technik
I received a commission for a tricky piece of work this week, which has set me back for a day or two. So I’m not going to post the third painting in the series which I shared with you yesterday – that will have to wait. Instead, here are two sketches which...
von Antje | 12. Juli. 2017 | Skizzen/Sketches
Yesterday evening I hopped on my bike and cycled along the river to the next little village. My plan was to explore potential painting locations there for my next class in August. I really want to paint boats and their reflections with my students, or an interesting...