Contemporary Artist

Åsne Melhuus (b. 1975) was brought up on the countryside (Ringsaker) of Norway with dogs and horses, together with her father (a veterinary), mother (a teacher (adjunkt med opprykk), and a two years older sister.

Åsne’s early life was about art, music, people, acting, outdoors and animals.

From early age Åsne was interested in peace and justice for all. She graduated from lawschool at the University of Oslo in 2004. She also took a masters degree in International Law from GGU San Francisco, US. Today, she practices law as her day job, and lives as a single mom with her ten-year-old daughter and one year old hunting dog (Gordon Setter) .

Åsne has always been a creative person painting, drawing and singing. By learning some basic techniques from another artist, she started painting with acrylic in 2007. Åsne quickly developed her own skills and identity in her expression. She is always in progress of exploring.