TRUDE KJØLEN

www.artvonkrippendorf.com

“Istarted at an early age with interest in art. At the age of ten, I got to paint with a close family friend who was a renowned artist. At 16, I attended art school in Norway, and Bruce Naigles became my teacher, mentor, and friend.

A death in the family in 1992 put a stop to all artwork, and I didn´t touch a brush again until Christmas of 2020 when my son gave me an acrylic art set as a gift and urged me to start painting again.

In Easter 2022, I met Jarl Goli, who quickly became my friend and mentor and gave me the courage to open a gallery and show my artwork for the first time.

Thank you, my dear husband, Leif. Thank you, friends, for giving me the time and energy.”