Nochmal Langenburg: Scheune / Parkgarage

 

The parking garage of a hotel in Langenburg looks somewhat different of how garages usually look like here. It is a large half timbered barn, that looks very sympathetic and rustic to a painters eye.

Die Parkgarage eines Hotels in Langenburg schaut tatsächlich etwas anders aus, als normale Garagen. Es ist eine grosse Fachwerkscheune und eine Augenweide für das Künstlerauge.

Urban Sketchers Hohenlohe in Langenburg

The weather was sunny as our small group of Urban Sketchers Hohenlohe met in Langenburg for sketching in the old town. 

I arrived a bit earlier to check out for good locations to sketch keeping in mind the light and shadow. I searched for places to sit, if possible in the shadow because the weatherforecast mentioned that it would be warm and sunny.

The gate and tower in the rear front of the old town looked quite interesting to me, but I would eventually paint that later. 

In the meantime, I made a very fast 5 minute-drawing into my sketchbook till the others arrived.

 

Together with the group we settled to paint in a side road by a small turquoise house with wooden shutters. It was really attractive to us and we tried to paint it with the shadows and the surroundings. (see large A3 painting above) 

After having finished, we needed a delicious cake and a coffee at famous Café Bauer.

Then another sketching session behind the gate. This is my second A3 from that day. 

The houses look a bit wonky in my sketch, but I had much fun with that one and this is the only thing that counts. 

What a fantastic day in this famous & unique location.

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Ein sonniger Tag in Langenburg mit den Urban Sketchers Hohenlohe.

USk Hohenlohe - Langenburg

 

 

We changed location and went up to Langenburg, visiting the terrace and surroundings of the castle.

Langenburg Castle, which is situated in Hohenlohe dates back to 1226. Part of the castle is open to visitors as well as the adjacent car museum. But our plans were different, as we wanted to continue drawing. At least one more sketch.

The misty rain made us search for shelter. 

Cafe Bauer had already closed, but the chairs and tables in front were a very welcome place for our artistic aims. What a great location. 

Then, just as we were about to leave, Mr. Bauer, the proprietor brought a nice present for the hungry artists: A package of some very tasty "Wibele" for each of us. Thank you to the artist friendly Café Bauer and to my fellow sketchers Jutta and Katharina. 

Despite the weather we had a great painting afternoon.

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Wir fuhren hoch nach Langenburg und schauten uns nach Motiven um, die es hier ja zur Genüge gibt. Leider fing der Regen wieder an und wir suchten Schutz. Danke an Herrn Bauer für die Wibele und die Zuflucht unterm Dach.

Es war wieder ein schöner Maltag mit Jutta und Katharina.