Urban Sketching in Franconia
Discover the art of on-location drawing with an experienced technical draftsperson and artist. From fundamentals to advanced techniques.
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A selection of my latest urban sketches.
Vibrant Nuremberg Cityscape
Detailed watercolor scene of a bustling Nuremberg square, capturing spontaneous, lively atmosphere with loose brushwork and targeted color accents.
Albrecht Dürer House Street Scene
The detailed watercolor sketch captures the atmosphere of historic Nuremberg architecture. Lively brushstrokes and targeted color accents give the street scene spontaneous artistic dynamics.
Historic Townhouse with Flair
The historic townhouse is captured in lively, spontaneous watercolor technique. Targeted color accents and balanced composition give the motif a painterly mood.
Historic Old Town Nuremberg
Detailed city representation in warm, atmospheric watercolor painting. Spontaneous brushstrokes and confidently placed contours keep the moving scenery vibrantly alive.
Nuremberg Rooftop Landscape
The spontaneous urban sketch captures Nuremberg's characteristic rooftop landscape in fluid line work. Lively color accents and atmospheric composition give the city portrait atmospheric immediacy.
Historic Luxembourg Aqueduct
The painterly representation of Luxembourg's historic aqueduct shows mastery of watercolor technique. Spontaneous brushstrokes and targeted color accents give the scene lively dynamics and mood.
About Me
As a trained technical draftsperson and media designer, I bring over 20 years of experience in precise drawing and creative design. My passion for urban sketching combines technical precision with artistic freedom.
In my courses, I teach both the technical fundamentals of drawing and the joy of spontaneously capturing urban moments. Anyone can learn urban sketching — whether beginner or advanced.
Qualifications & Experience
- Technical Draftsperson (1987)
- Media Designer (1999)
- 20+ years experience with Siemens Art Group
- Studies under Hans-Joachim Stenzel and Rüdiger Keuth
- Instructor at Bildungszentrum Nuremberg
- Over 2000 urban sketches documented
Courses & Workshops
Urban Sketching Basics
- 3-hour foundation course
- Theory and practice
- Small groups (max. four people)
- Locations in Nuremberg Old Town
Advanced Workshop
- 5-hour intensive course
- Advanced techniques
- Color and composition
- Personal feedback
- Changing locations
Private Coaching
- 2-hour one-on-one instruction
- Individual curriculum
- Flexible scheduling
- Location of your choice
Upcoming Events
Public workshops at Bildungszentrum Nuremberg:
Urban Sketching along the Pegnitz River
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 2:00-6:00 PM
Urban Sketching at Lorenzkirche
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 4:00-8:00 PM
Urban Sketching in Bamberg
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Booking:
Bildungszentrum Nuremberg
Contact
Contact Information
Manuela Keller-Denzler
Urban Sketching & Art
Address:
Brüsseler Weg 3
91325 Adelsdorf
Germany
Email:
mk@kun.de
Response Time:
I typically respond within 24 hours to your inquiries.
💡 Contact
For course inquiries and more information, please contact me via Instagram or email. Also, check out my Instagram account to get an impression of my style and current work!
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