Sebastian Kruger

Untitled (Keith Richards with Mick Jagger Puppet), signed and dedicated

1990

Sebastian Krüger was born in Hamelin Germany in 1963. His passion for drawing was noticed and encouraged by his loving Grandmother when he first picked up a pencil and started drawing Disney characters at the age of 3 years old. This passion continued as he moved into Primary School where Sebastian first attempted drawing caricatures of teachers, family members and movie stars. Krüger’s determination to be an artist followed him through school and into his tertiary education. Studying at the Art Academy Braunschweig, Krüger deepened his skills and knowledge in painting and fine art. Lecturers at the academy encouraged Krüger to change his realistic representation style to be more abstract, this was to no avail. Obsessed with Punk Music and fueled by beer, Krüger made the decision to move into commercial art within the entertainment industry. With his mind fixed on what he loved, he left the academy behind without completing his degree in an effort to pursue his dream. One area of focus within the entertainment world that has been prolific throughout Krüger’s career has been the Rolling Stones and the unique face of lead guitarist, Keith Richards. The fascination began with a photograph of Keith Richards Krüger happened across in a music magazine. Krüger was yet to hear the music of the Stones but was already hooked by that face.