Sketching with Urban Sketchers Hamburg today, single digit temperatures (hence the glove) but endless sunshine. Perfect! The location was Kampnagel, a local independent event space and theatre. #usk #uskhamburg

Went on a coffee date with a non sketcher friend who very graciously let me sketch her while we chatted… I did add much of the colour and the details later, as I wanted to focus on her and our conversation ♥️ #usk #coffeesketch #watercoloursketch

Much appreciated break from it all at the banks of the River Elbe in the middle of Hamburg. Gotta love this city! ♥️ #usk #urbansketching #watercolour #hamburg

In other news, I sketched at a coffeeplace yesterday, boomers on my right discussing life on a boat, fellow millennials on my left complaining about gentrification in Hamburg (see alt text for translation of speech bubbles) … we’ll be ok, right? …right?? #urbansketching #escapism

Little garden sketch for you guys… have a good one! #usk #watercoloursketch

Caught the post-symposium bug and spent the day on the couch 🤧. How are you all doing? …and yes, I’ll probably end up filling those sketched pages of the sketched sketchbook 😉 #usk

Hi guys! Here’s an unfinished post-Symposium sketch of my studio quickly done today while waiting for my next student. …trying to keep the sketching momentum going and not be too picky about the perfect moment or the perfect time to sketch. Have a good week! ♥️ #usk

Moin guys! As I settle back into reality here’s a preliminary sketch I did in the reportage sketching workshop with Rita. See my last post for the more polished version. I think it’s super interesting to compare the two. What are your thoughts? #usk #poznan #usksymposium

Here’s a Reportage sketch I did at a workshop with Rita Sabler today. Just one of many sketches from the USK symposium in Poznań. As I’m heading home I’m digesting all the impressions, lessons, challenges from this amazing experience, and I’ll keep posting some of my sketches in the next few days. ♥️

Hi Guys, I’m currently in Poznań at the #usksymposium, and it’s the best! ♥️ #usk

Sketching at the beach last week, before it got hot … #urbansketching #shortbreak

Getting ready for the USK Symposium in Poznań… will I see you there ♥️🖌️? #usk #urbansketching #usksymposium

Beach sketch at Sunset, a moment of perfection when all else is left behind ♥️. Have a good weekend, peeps!

Hi lovely people! How are you? I’m in a lull… after busy weeks with rehearsals, concerts, teaching I find it difficult to clear my mind, to not get pulled down by everyday doom, and am longing for a break… I managed to sneak in a sketch while lying under the cherry tree though… #urbansketching

Good morning, friends! Here’s a recent coffee house sketch which I had to finish at home because I got distracted by my cake. Happy Sunday! #urbansketching

Lovely fellow artists and urban sketchers, can you recommend a foldable chair for sketching outdoors? Not too heavy to carry but sturdy enough to feel comfortable? Thanks in advance! ♥️ #urbansketchers #pleinairpainting

A recent commission for a dear friend. Have a good evening everyone!♥️

Remember this one? I added the picture in a picture in a picture thing… there’s a name for that, isn’t there? Anyway, it screwed with my head a little too much 😅, I thought it would be easier. #urbansketching

In times like these, this is how I shut out the constant noise. Because sometimes you just have to, and I consider myself lucky to have the privilege to still be able to. Who knows for how long… Stay positive, people! And let me know how you do it! #urbansketching #peace

It’s not unusual to see soldiers in German trains, especially at the weekend. Yet with everything that’s going on, and stupidity reigning supreme wherever you look, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of foreboding when sketching this fellow yesterday. Never again is now!!! #urbansketching #peace

Had the immense pleasure to see this legend in concert in Berlin last week, what a joy, what inspiration, love and grace! Not to mention the musical genius that is Jon Batiste. ♥️ Absolute fantastic! #urbansketching

Train sketch, that’s what’s up! #urbansketch

Daily dose of something else coming up: I’m currently working on a friend‘s children’s story. Early stages, making up the world that the characters inhabit. Lovin‘ it! #escapism #watercolour

Hello people! In other news, I added some cards to my shop. Check them out if you like to. …or don’t… In any case, be well! ♥️ ninavanrynart.etsy.com

Sketching with my niece this morning. 🥰 She sure moved a lot making it all a bit tricky,… I make myself sketch her whenever I get the chance even though sketching people (especially loved ones) scares me a bunch 😅… these sketches make the best memories! #urbansketching #practise

Little sneak peak of a commission I’m currently working on. This is a first draft to figure out the perspective, composition and colour palette. I often end up liking the first draft most because it has a spontaneity that you can’t replicate. Do you know what I mean? #urbansketching #watercolour

Im Laden gibt es nun auch diesen Druck vom Strand in St. Peter, schaut mal rein! ninavanrynart.etsy.com

It’s been a while but I finally got around to some sketching at Oberhafen yesterday. Have a good Sunday, people! #urbansketching

Hey guys! How have you been? I’m just too busy these days… it’s finally warm enough for some #urbansketching and I just can’t find the time 😅. Here’s an oldie of a #strawberry plant in bloom. Have a good day! #artonbluesky

Uuuups, noch schnell das Muttertagsgeschäft mitnehmen… auch für Tanten und andere Lieblingsmenschen 😉… Why am I always late and short on time????? I guess I should start with my Christmas cards, like, right now! 😅 ninavanrynart.etsy.com

Here’s a sketch from Easter Monday. My little niece added my name in tiny writing (twice!) and a weird blue shadow. It’s these additions that make it perfect and turn a simple sketch into a memory that makes my heart sing ♥️. Do you know what I mean? #urbansketching

Spring is springing and I’m dreaming myself to Italy 😌. Have a good day, everyone! ♥️ ninavanrynart.etsy.com

Been working on a commission these past days and I just love love love how the layering technique makes the colours bounce. Watercolour is magical! #watercolour #art #illustration

Snuck in a quick and loose one before rehearsal today… what a beautiful day at the Lake of Constance ♥️ #urbansketching #art

Some splashy flowers for you guys today! ♥️ They’re among the prints and card I’m currently trying out in the shop. #watercolour #springtime ninavanrynart.etsy.com

Well chuffed about the four new designs I’ve just put up in the shop… this was a biggie. Now turning off the computer and back to sundaying! Take a peak at the new designs available as cards and prints here: ninavanrynart.etsy.com #art

Weekend!!!! That’s what’s up! After two days rehearsal (I’m actually a musician IRL) back to Hamburg, back to drawing, scheming, planning,… and weekending!!! Have a good one, lovely people of Bluesky, thanks for being around! ♥️ #weekend #relax #takeabreak ninavanrynart.etsy.com

Yum! Flashback to 23. Have a good one, people! #urbansketching #foodsketch

Trying out new little ideas … so good after weeks of doing tax, planning, marketing and just working working to finally be playing with watercolours again! Loving the looseness of these splashes here! Have a good day or evening wherever you are!! Stay strong, stay fierce! 😘 #art

Another shameless plug,sorry not sorry 😉… But also a dash of colour that I’m sure we can all use. ninavanrynart.etsy.com #watercolour #artprints

Been busy scanning, printing, framing, photographing, photoshopping, packing, sorting, listing, copywriting, excelling (as in excel sheets, you guys, EXCEL!!!ME!!! 😅), uploading, fretting… And all for this: ninavanrynart.etsy.com I really hope people like it! Have a nice day, everyone! ♥️

Daily dose of something else: Mykonos! Have you ever been? I was once stranded there for a night, and I gotta say, I don’t really ever want to go back 😅. Its ca-razy! And not in the good way… It’s very pretty though at six in the morning when no one is up yet… #urbansketching #art

Uuuuffff!!! It’s done! 😅 ninavanrynart.etsy.com So far only shipping to Germany. Europe is planned for a later moment in time. … US?… nope, not in the foreseeable future as we return to the dark ages…

Been busy, you guys! I’ve been toying with the idea of selling my art, and now I’m finally going through with it. But don’t worry, this account will not turn into a commercial ad vehicle for my shop 😉. That said, here’s a glimpse of a children’s poster I printed and photographed for the shop today.

A dose of something else is definitely needed today amidst all this madness… 🙄 Here’s a sketch of the jewellery shop where we had our weddings rings made. Oh, such fond memories! ♥️ Have a good evening, people! #urbansketching #art #watercolour

Still busy with my tax, so here’s an oldie while I dream myself away 😌. #watercolour #hope #art

Here’s a loose sketch of the Hamburg S-Bahn train. I used my fude nib pen and sepia ink for this one. Have a good start into the new week! No giving-up, ok? 💪🏻 #urbansketching #art #watercolour

Sure wish I was lounging on a balcony with ocean view like on this sketch from a couple of years back. Instead I’m doing my tax… 😩😅 #urbansketching #escape #happyplace #art

Thought I’d bring some colour into your feed tonight. This is part of a commission I did a while back. #cherryblossom #artonbluesky #watercolour

Turns out you can sketch your cake AND eat it 😎. #urbansketching #art #coffee