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
Wedding Sketching
Whether wedding, anniversary or company celebration – I come to your event with pen, brush and watercolors and capture the most beautiful moments live as urban sketches. Every portrait is unique – an experience for your guests and a lasting keepsake.
The Bride & Groom, Drawn Live
Right in the middle of the celebration, the portrait of the bride and groom takes shape – a personal keepsake that captures the mood of the day.
Double Portrait of the Wedding Photographers
Even the hired professional photographers happily sat down to be sketched – watercolor and ink, created on the spot in just a few minutes.
A Guest Portrait Takes Shape Live
Every guest can take a seat and be immortalized as an urban sketch in just a few minutes.
Intergenerational Workshop
Get creative together: child and adult draw, paint and experiment side by side. The three-hour workshop is open to beginners and advanced participants – bring your creative child, grandchild or godchild.
€90 per pair · 3 hours
at the studio of Manuela Keller-Denzler, Adelsdorf
The session on August 8, 2026 is already fully booked. If you're interested, I'm happy to offer additional intergenerational workshops – just get in touch!
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 in Nuremberg's Old Town
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
Urban Sketching with Autumn Colors at the City Park (Gedächtniskirche)
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 12:00 PM
Urban Sketching at the Merks Motor Museum
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12:00 PM
Booking:
Bildungszentrum Nuremberg
Contact
Contact Information
Manuela Keller-Denzler
Urban Sketching & Art
Address:
Brüsseler Weg 3
91325 Adelsdorf
Germany
Email:
manuela@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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