Global nomad and full-time professional artist Conni Tögel was born in Winfield, Illinois, on July 24, 1965 as a daughter of German immigrants. Her parents, Heinrich and Lisa Scherz, immigrated to the United States in 1961 and later became American citizens.

Since then, colors and spirituality — with a big dollop of fun – has been her oxygen, breathing life into her art.

Her childhood was spent in a small village in Germany (population 206 at last count)

During her years in Germany, Conni traveled to many countries. In 1990 she spent two weeks drawing and painting in the beautiful French countryside, with a few side trips to Switzerland and Monaco. Other trips took her to Italy, Wales, England, Turkey, Yugoslavia, Spain, Austria, Switzerland and Norway.

Her travels coupled with her gift for close observation developed her fine sensibility for colors, atmospheres, and situations, honing her ability to create artwork that appeals to the emotions of the viewer.

Her studio in Colorado Springs was a sunny room on the second floor of the house, with a view of Pikes Peak and the aspen trees. Here she created her beloved watercolor fairies, wizards and landscapes.

In 2005, Conni and her family purchased their new home in Upstate South Carolina near Lake Hartwell. They have established a small sheep farm on five acres, where she has a separate studio/gallery.

Conni's drawings, oil and watercolor paintings have been published in several magazines and are found in art collections around the world. Some of her work is included in the collection of famous music producer Quincy Jones, as well as that of a President of the United States. She is listed in MARQUIS’ Who’s Who of American Women, Artprice, as well as the American artist reference website AskART.com.

Awards:

* Second Place, 7th Annual Whalehead Club Arts Festival – “Under the Oaks” , 2008

* Third Place, 3rd Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival, 2007

* Third Place, Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee, 2007

Recent Press Quotes:

* The Daily Advance about Under the Oaks Festival, Corolla, NC: "The show was juried and one of the top prizes went to Sheep Incognito artist Conni Tögel, whose paintings are inspired by nature and the environment. However, her main subject is sheep. Togel's unique exhibit drew a steady crowd of visitors."