Interviewed by Shelley Joyce
"It was wonderful to meet Shelley Joyce again and talk about the national pride we Canadians have for our country!" - Kristina
Listen to CBC Radio Interview here: http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/925819971846
Purchase these amazing Canada 150 Yoga Leggings online at: https://www.kristinabensonart.com/collections/canada150
Kristina talks about her art and why being a member of a reputable arts organization has its benefits.
Read Full Article Here: http://kamloopsarts.ca/february-featured-member-month-kristina-benson/?
Honoured to be published alongside these amazing companies and amazing women!
Check it the blog:
Article and Photo by Jessica Klymchuk
"Kristina Benson has been a working artist for more than a decade, but her ah-ha moment came just a few months ago. An idea to integrate her passions for painting and yoga — and ultimately launch her line of wearable-art leggings — has grown into a full-time e-commerce business in about six months. Benson’s Canadian-made textiles, featuring prints of her paintings, photography and drawings, debuted at Art in the Park on Canada Day..."
Read Full Article Here: https://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/artwork-out-on-a-limb/
Read KTW Issue: Dec.30/2016 https://issuu.com/kamthisweek/docs/ktwn161230_a
Tara Copeland, CBC Radio, had a chance to explore Kristina's studio in this interview. Kristina talks about the inspiration, the process and the art.
Honoured that CBC came to her studio, Kristina gets a chuckle as the announcer introduces her with the line... "Even Lululemon had to start somewhere. Kamloops artist Kristina Benson is stretching her skills by launching a line of Yoga Pants. Each piece is unique. Daybreak's Tara Copeland dropped into her studio..."
CBC Radio clip: http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/828431427530