In 2025, I took part in a few meetings of the Hamburg Sketchers. It’s always nice and inspiring to draw together with others. Most of the time, we go for coffee afterwards, and of course we keep on drawing there.
We meet at the harbor, by the water
Once again this year, I found myself sketching in Blankenese, exploring new spots and revisiting familiar scenes, usually in good sketcher company.
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| Dirala in der Bahnhofstraße |
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| Im Hessepark |
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| Am Falkensteiner Ufer |
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| Elbterrasse |
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| Süllbergterrasse |
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| Süllbergterrasse |
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| Hans-Lange-Straße |
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| Hans-Lange-Straße |
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| Römischer Garten |
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| Süllberg |
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| Kajüte am Strandweg |
We spent some beautiful autumn days on Usedom, on the Baltic Sea at the border with Poland, enjoying long walks along the endless beaches, the sun, the wind, and the many beach bars.
A few vacation days in the Elbsandsteingebirge. We stayed overnight in Pirna and explored the area by bike or on foot (it’s quite a lot of ups and downs). Lots of forest, big rocks, charming little towns, and the Elbe popping up again and again. Beautiful!
Cars have never really interested me, and I usually can’t recognize models unless I can read the brand. The one exception is the Peugeot 404 – I recognize it instantly because it’s tied to fond memories from my youth.
But ever since I discovered the vintage gas station, I enjoy going there once a year to sketch. The station was built in 1953 and has been fully restored to its original glory.
The Hamburg sketchers, many of whom are true car enthusiasts, love to gather there. There are lots of beautiful classic cars to admire, proud owners, curious visitors –
