Tucked in the quiet homes of Willow Glen, San Jose Native Christine Benjamin balances art, family and daily walks with her dog, Mr. Bon Bon. In her home studio, Christine is able to chip away at the flood of ideas that come to her and create amidst taking her son to school, errands and working into the late hours. Her home is welcoming and bright just like her paintings and illustrations: bright colors and funky vintage. Christine’s Spanish and Italian heritage seem to echo in her and her surroundings, that at the same time represent the distinct style that is San Jose: raw and edgy but playful.