GABRIELE KOENIGS


Born 1957. Studied protestant theology and worked as a pastor in parishes and hospitals until 2012. 

Began painting as a hobby, under the guidance of the artist Tamara Gross, who has an independent art academy in Germany. 

The hobby grew into a passion and finally into a profession. Since 2012 full time artist. 

Won first prize in the international portrait competition of the magazine “art of watercolour” (2016). 

Many solo exhibitions in Germany since 2009, participating in group exhibitions worldwide. Member of the German Watercolour Society.




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