Born in Decorah, Iowa, of Norwegian grandparents and great-grandparents, Kristine grew up with a love of all things Norwegian. She was particularly inspired by the courage and resilience of her great-grandmothers who left home and family behind forever. Bringing little to this country, their rosemaling was especially treasured. Kristine has received three Honorable Mentions from Vesterheim’s National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition.