Education
2001 Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology (cum laude), University of Colorado at
Boulder, Boulder, CO
2001 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts with an emphasis in Painting (summa cum
laude), University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO
Honors, Awards, Grants
2022 LAIKA Design Contest, “Buyer’s Pick,” Hot Topic, City of Industry, CA
2020 Alexa Rose Foundation Juror, Boise, ID
2019 Dark Crystal Sculpture Workshop, Cornwall, England
2019 Alexa Rose Foundation Grant Recipient, Boise, ID
Group Exhibitions
2014 Day of the Dead, NfinT Gallery, Boise, ID
2014 Red, Eight & Sand Gallery, Seattle, WA
2013 Cozy, Eight & Sand Gallery, Seattle, WA
2013 Day of the Dead, NfinT Gallery, Boise, ID
2013 7th Annual Munny Doll Show, Record Exchange, Boise, ID
2013 First Thursday Art Walk, Solid, Boise, ID
2012 Day of the Dead, NfinT Gallery, Boise, ID
2011 Baubles, Basement Gallery, Boise, ID
2011 6th Annual Munny Doll Show, Record Exchange, Boise, ID
2011 Group Show, Weekend Gallery, Hastings, England
2010 – 2011 Not For Squares, Basement Gallery, Boise, ID
2010 5th Annual Munny Doll Show, Record Exchange, Boise, ID
2010 Wreckard Havoc Show, Hyaena Gallery, Burbank, CA
2005 Group Show, Core Art Space, Denver CO
2003 Art in Public Spaces, Mullein Beautiful Home, Boulder, CO
2002 She Sang at Her Own Funeral, Solo show, Core Art Space, Denver, CO
2001 She Sang at Her Own Funeral, CU Art Museum, Boulder, CO
Public Commissions
2013 Paint the Box Traffic Utility Program, Nampa Public Library, City of Nampa, Economic
Development Department, Nampa, ID
2003 Prairie Dog Project: Art in Public Places, KGNU Community Radio/Rocky Mountain
Animal Defense, Boulder, CO
Bibliography
2015 Cover, Boise Weekly, Vol. 23, Issue 39
2015 “Lowbrow Art” Calendar, Flame Tree Publishing, UK, Artwork Included
2015 78 Tarot Nautical, 78 Tarot, Artwork Included
2015 Excavate: Unearthing Artistic Skeletal Remains, Out of Step Books, Artwork Included
2014 78 Tarot, 78 Tarot, Artwork Included
2014 Meows (and Roars) Of Inspiration: The Cat Art Project, Out of Step Books, Artwork Included
2014 Feathers of Inspiration: The Bird Art Project Out of Step Books, Artwork Included
2013 Cover, Boise Weekly, Vol. 22, Issue 02
2012 “Five Questions with Misty Benson,” Dead Deco, Featured Interview and Artwork
2012 “Morbidly Adorable Art,” Target Audience Magazine, Featured Interview and Artwork
2011 “Morbidly Adorable Creations,” Boise Weekly, Amy Pence-Brown, Write-up
2010 Cover, Boise Weekly, Vol. 19, Issue 18
2010 “Daruma Doll Daydream” in the “Morbidly Adorable Mementos” Column,
Faezine.com, Vol. 4 Winter, Guest Columnist and Artist
2009 Fantasy E-Zine, fantasyezine.com, Issue #3, Featured Artwork
2009 “Very Best of Tattoos for Women,” Tattoos for Women, Issue #90, Featured Article
and Artwork
2009 “Day of the Dead,” Gothic Beauty Magazine, Issue #27, Featured Article and Artwork
2009 The Art of Pregnancy: An Inspiring 42 Week Pregnancy Planner, Journal, Guide,
and Art Book, Pachamama Press, Featured Artwork
2008 Morbidly Adorable Skelly, The Art of Misty Benson (Monster,) Self-Published Art Book
2008 Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed, Merrell Press, Artwork Included
2008 “Morbidly Adorable Skellies for Girls,” Tattoos for Women Magazine #81,
Featured Article and Artwork
2005 Enchanted Artists: Visions of Atlantis, Ellen Million, Artwork Included
2005 500 Fairy Motifs, Collins & Brown, Artwork Included
2004 Creative Minds, ArtWanted, Artwork Included
2003 “Prairie Dog Project,” KGNU Program Guide, Artwork Listed
2003 “Art in Public Places,” Daily Camera
Teaching Experience
1999
Teaching Assistant in Philosophy of Religion
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
SANN International College, Kathmandu, Nepal
Taught the Art of the Naga during a study abroad trip to Nepal as we toured monasteries
and temples.
Licensing Companies
2022 – Present Hot Topic, City of Industry, CA
2009 – Present U.S. Games Systems, Stamford, CT
2008 – Present Night Light Designs, Wheaton, IL
2010 – 2015 Smeared Ink, Terrell, TX
2010 – 2013 MistyDreamz, Bigfork, MT
2010 – 2012 C&D Visionary Inc., North Hollywood, CA
2008 – 2022 Pacific Trading, Edmond, OK
2008 – 2016 Starshine Arts, Eugene, OR
2008 – 2012 5280 Mobile, Denver, CO
2008 – 2012 Paper Dreams, Sherman Oaks, CA
2007 – 2012 My PSP Tubes, Westminster, CA
2007 – 2010 Mystic Memories, Mayfield Heights, OH
2007 – 2010 Heaven and Earth Designs, Willmar, MN
Conventions and Guest Appearances
2017 Nampa Festival of the Arts, Lakeview Park, Nampa, ID
2011 San Diego Comic-Con, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
2010 Boise Christmas Gift Show, Expo Idaho, Boise, ID
2010 Canyon County Christmas Show, Idaho Center, Nampa, ID
2010 Munny Silent Auction Fundraiser, The Record Exchange, Boise, ID
2010 Hyde Park Street Fair, Camel’s Back Park, Boise, ID
2010 Nampa Festival of the Arts, Lakeview Park, Nampa, ID
2010 Fandemonium, Nampa Civic Center, Nampa, ID
2010 Comic Con, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
2010 Melba “Olde Tyme” 4th of July Celebration, Elementary Intramural Field, Melba, ID
2010 The Sanguinarian Feature Film special screening event, The Egyptian Theater, Boise, ID
2009 Boise Christmas Gift Show, Expo Idaho, Boise, ID
2009 Canyon County Christmas Show, Idaho Center, Nampa, ID
2009 Monday Punk Night, Liquid Lounge, Boise, ID
2009 Hyde Park Street Fair, Camel’s Back Park, Boise, ID
2009 Nampa Festival of the Arts, Lakeview Park, Nampa, ID
2009 FaerieWorlds, Secret House Winery, Eugene, OR
2009 Comic-Con, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
2009 Melba “Olde Tyme” 4th of July Celebration, Elementary Intramural Field, Melba, ID
2009 Nampa Farmer’s Market, Historical Downtown, Nampa, ID
2009 Fangoria Weekend of Horrors, Los Angeles Convention Center, in Los Angeles, CA
2009 Emerald City Comic Con, Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, WA
2009 Wonder Con, Moscone Center South, San Francisco, CA
2008 Boise Christmas Gift Show, Expo Idaho, Boise, ID
2008 Canyon County Christmas Show, Idaho Center, Nampa, ID
2008 Nampa Farmer’s Market ,Historical Downtown, Nampa, ID
2008 FaerieCon, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
2008 Dragon*Con, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA
2008 Nampa Festival of the Arts, Lakeview Park, Nampa, ID
2008 Fandemonium, Nampa Civic Center, Nampa, ID
2008 Melba “Olde Tyme” 4th of July Celebration, Elementary Intramural Field, Melba, ID
2008 International New Age Trade Show (INATS WEST), Denver Merchandise Mart,
Denver, CO
2008 Fangoria Weekend of Horrors, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
2007 Dragon*Con, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA
2007 Nampa Festival of the Arts, Lakeview Park, Nampa, ID
2004 Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Boulder, CO