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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.8.3 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:56:09 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Journal</title><subtitle>Journal</subtitle><id>http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/atom.xml"/><updated>2009-11-20T16:36:28Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.8.3 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>DEAD BEAT</title><id>http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/20/dead-beat.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/11/20/dead-beat.html"/><author><name>Christine Benjamin</name></author><published>2009-11-20T16:29:59Z</published><updated>2009-11-20T16:29:59Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/storage/deadbeat.1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1258734715501" alt="" /></span></span>"Dead Beat" Copyright 2009</p>
<p>Here is a new painting from a series that I painted for a group show called Dark and Light at On The Corner Music in Campbell. The reception is tonight - Friday, Nov. 20th from 8PM to 12 midnight! Come check it out - there will be art, food, beer and live DJs spinning!! The address is: 530 E. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Day of The Dead</title><id>http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/10/28/day-of-the-dead.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/10/28/day-of-the-dead.html"/><author><name>Christine Benjamin</name></author><published>2009-10-28T16:24:02Z</published><updated>2009-10-28T16:24:02Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/storage/smokinskull.1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1256747164533" alt="" /></span></span>"Smokin' Skull" Copyright 2009</p>
<p>Here is a drawing that I just finished for Day Of The Dead! They celebrate Day Of The Dead in Mexico and I am going to travel with some friends to Oaxaca to see first hand the festivities!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>NEW HALLOWEEN ART @ PSYCHO DONUTS</title><id>http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/10/2/new-halloween-art-psycho-donuts.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/10/2/new-halloween-art-psycho-donuts.html"/><author><name>Christine Benjamin</name></author><published>2009-10-02T15:27:31Z</published><updated>2009-10-02T15:27:31Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/storage/teenmonsterlove.1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1254497459114" alt="" /></span></span>"Teenage Monster Love" copyright 2009</p>
<p>Here is a new monster piece that I painted in acrylics on wood for <a href="http://psychodonuts.blogspot.com/">Psycho Donuts</a> special Halloween art show. The painting is 9" x 12". Come to Psycho Donuts on Saturday, October 3rd for a special Halloween show from 10AM to 2PM! There will be all new Halloween art for sale, special guest: <a href="http://www.scary-art.com/nicolascaesarshop.htm">Nicolas Caesar (Scary Art)</a> drwaing portraits of people as werewolves, give aways, live band: Please Do Not Fight, DJs from KSJS and of course donuts! Everybody that is somebody will be there! Psycho Donuts is located in Campbell on 2006 S. Winchester Blvd. next to Subway!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>SJFAM</title><id>http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/30/sjfam.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/30/sjfam.html"/><author><name>Christine Benjamin</name></author><published>2009-10-01T01:09:46Z</published><updated>2009-10-01T01:09:46Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/storage/redskull.3.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1254360074966" alt="" /></span></span>"Red Skull" copyright 2009</p>
<p>My art and I are featured on <a href="http://www.sjfam.com/2009/09/28/the-art-of-christine-benjamin/">San Jose FASHION/ART/MUSIC</a> web site. I recently painted 2 pairs of shoes for their art auction: ART &amp; SOLE in <a href="http://www.santanarow.com/blog/single/hotel_valencias_art_sole_event/">Santana Row</a> and I will be participating in other events that they host.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Which WITCH?</title><id>http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/23/which-witch.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/23/which-witch.html"/><author><name>Christine Benjamin</name></author><published>2009-09-23T15:24:57Z</published><updated>2009-09-23T15:24:57Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/storage/moonmagic.2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1253719607477" alt="" /></span></span>"Moon Magic" copyright 2009</p>
<p>This is another new painting for the Creepy Crawlies show at Instinct Gallery. I did a sketch of this witch character about a year ago and finally had a chance to create the painting. The painting is 8" x 10", acrylic on canvas and is for sale online for $250. - so go and check out there <a href="http://www.instinctgallery.com/index.html">web site</a>.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Halloween's coming!</title><id>http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/23/halloweens-coming.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/23/halloweens-coming.html"/><author><name>Christine Benjamin</name></author><published>2009-09-23T15:18:25Z</published><updated>2009-09-23T15:18:25Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/storage/zombietwins.1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1253719255106" alt="" /></span></span>"Zombie Twins" copyright 2009</p>
<p>Here is one of my new painting for a HALLOWEEN show called "Creepy Crawlies" at <a href="http://www.instinctgallery.com/upcoming.html">Instinct Gallery</a> in Des Moines, Iowa. I have some friends that inspired me to do this piece. The gallery hosts many established and upcoming underground artists!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Art &amp; Sole in San Jo!</title><id>http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/10/art-sole-in-san-jo.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/10/art-sole-in-san-jo.html"/><author><name>Christine Benjamin</name></author><published>2009-09-10T18:56:48Z</published><updated>2009-09-10T18:56:48Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/storage/7335_1212453679687_1479139978_30577503_4863068_n.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1252609179882" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Here I am with my handpainted shoes for the <a href="http://www.sjfam.com/2009/08/02/art-sole/">ART &amp; SOLE</a> show at Hotel Valencia in Santana Row. They were auctioned off and all the money goes to the charity <a href="http://www.soles4souls.org/">Soles4Souls</a>. A lot of people showed up and had a great time!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>The BEATLES Art Show</title><id>http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/4/the-beatles-art-show.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/4/the-beatles-art-show.html"/><author><name>Christine Benjamin</name></author><published>2009-09-05T00:54:52Z</published><updated>2009-09-05T00:54:52Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/storage/beatles.1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1252112235498" alt="" /></span></span>The FAB 4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; copyright 2009</p>
<p>I'm in a really cool group show called "REVOLUTION 9.9.9" at <a href="http://www.spacegallerysf.com/Beatles.html">Space Gallery</a> in San Francisco! The show includes art that has The Beatles as the subject matter. Come check out the reception on Wednesday, Sept. 9th from 8PM till late. There will be a live Beatles cover band - The Vows, food, wine and a Beatles look-a-like contest! My interpretation is of the FAB 4 as seen on The Ed Sullivan Show.</p>
<p>Reception: Wed., Sept. 9th 2009, 8PM till late</p>
<p>Show runs from Sept. 9th to Sept. 14th</p>
<p>Space Gallery</p>
<p>1141 Polk Street</p>
<p>SF, CA 94109</p>
<p>www.spacegallerysf.com</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Tattoon Show</title><id>http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/8/20/tattoon-show.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/8/20/tattoon-show.html"/><author><name>Christine Benjamin</name></author><published>2009-08-20T17:56:51Z</published><updated>2009-08-20T17:56:51Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/storage/deviltook.3.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1250791170401" alt="" /></span></span>Here is my latest painting "Devil Took My Records" for the Tattoon Show at <a href="http://www.eclectix.com/">Eclectix Gallery</a> in El Cerito! The painting is done on a 12" x 12" record cover with a circle cut out where the record shows through (his one eye). It's going to be a really fun show with a lot of talented artists! The show runs from August 28th to October 4th 2009.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>MISCHIEF ART SHOW</title><id>http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/7/12/mischief-art-show.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/journal/2009/7/12/mischief-art-show.html"/><author><name>Christine Benjamin</name></author><published>2009-07-12T21:51:35Z</published><updated>2009-07-12T21:51:35Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://cbillustration.squarespace.com/storage/cutebutdeadly.4.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1247435589817" alt="" /></span></span>Here is my latest felted character "Cute But Deadly". This piece along with 6 other pieces will be in the Mischief show at Sudio Gallery in San Francisco. The reception is Sunday, July 19th from 2-6PM and the show runs from July 15th to August 9th. It will be a really fun show so go check it out!</p>
<p>STUDIO Gallery<br />1815 Polk Street (between Washington &amp; Jackson)<br />San Francisco, CA 94109<br />415.931.3130<br /><a href="http://www.studiogallerysf.com/Mischief09.html">www.STUDIOGallerySF.com</a><br />Hours:<br />Wednesday - Friday, 11 am - 8 pm<br />Saturday + Sunday, 11 am - 6 pm<br />Monday + Tuesday by appointment</p>]]></content></entry></feed>