Stefan Nuetzel

Born in Bayreuth, Germany in 1967.
Inspired by Balthus’ sublte paintings, Nuetzel became his student in Paris. Balthus suggested a stay in Italy, in order to imbibe Caravaggio’s light and dark paintings. Subsequently Nuetzel visited Madrid where Velasquez taught him loose brushwork. A further station of his apprenticeship was Nuernberg, where he studied with Johannes Gruetzke for six years. Through him Nuetzel learnt integrity, courage and above all, that painting also requires a sense of humour. The last period were extensive painting trips with Sargent. His plein air paintings made Nuetzels paintings see the light.
He currently lives and paints in Vienna, Austria.

1987-92 - Graphic Design, Fachhochschule Nuernberg
1992-98 - Painting, Academy of the Fine Arts, Nuernberg