For many years Ralf Metztenmacher earned good money as chief designer at Puma [in Herzogenaurach]. Now he has ventured into the world of the independent artist and is bringing the technique of the old masters into the 21st century.
His Retro-Art pictures narrate stories of today using up to date symbols that young people can relate to. With the modernisied painting technique from old master pieces, with special colors and frames which were especially designed for the subject matter, he makes the [evolutional] move into the 21st century.
For a year his studio has been on the idyllic Leintritt in Bamberg, 50 kilometres away. Right next to the Regnitz. “For me there is something of the Mediterranean here. I’ve come to rest here quite simply because life here is good.” And Ralf Metzenmacher hopes that through his contributions he will be able to add something to the lives of as many people as possible.
Dear Joel,
we have never met and I received your blog details from Joerg Bookmeyer who contacted me 2 weeks ago. Are you relatives of family Metzenmacher? Or Bookmeyer? It would be great knowing you and your family a little better.
Best regards from Bamberg/Germany
Ralf
Hi Ralf.
It’s good to hear from you. We visited Germany two years ago, and got to meet Joerg and his family because my wife is from the Bookmeyer family. They were wonderful hosts. We especially enjoyed visiting Friedrichstadt.
You can go to http://www.JoelSchultz.com and click on More Photos to see some of the pictures that we took in Germany. Marlene and I both grew up in Iowa. From my home page, you can also click on Directions to my House.