Kris Fuller Artist

Artist, business owner, leader, and unapologetically positive Kris has many passions and pours her heart and energy into multiple arenas. Though she grew up in Camrose, Alberta, one of her favorite fun facts is that she was born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It's always a fun conversation starter! The oldest of four siblings, Kris was active in sports, theatre and community her entire life. Her bossy nature now translates to leadership and strength with business, teams and social media.

After graduating from the University of Alberta, Kris taught in Alberta, BC and for four years was in the United Kingdom teaching in south London. During this time, she traveled, met friends and thrived running different art clubs for students at all levels. Kris returned to Canada in 2007 and found British Columbia to be the place where she would settle. She met and married Ben Fuller (2013), and eventually started her own art company (123Artful from 2016-2020) and felt that life could not be better. Life in British Columbia suited Kris immediately. She entered and won art shows throughout the Okanagan from 2010 to 2014 and had originals on display at many wineries, coffee shops and local galleries. Together, Ben and Kris renovated houses, spent time hiking, snow shoeing and cozy nights at home with their cat, Mia. As 123Artful thrived and expanded, Kris began to believe she was made to do more.

Through her experiences with budding artists, new artists, friends looking for a hobby and whatever the reason to learn painting was, Kris soon discovered that people really opened up to her. She found herself listening to stories, shy pride about their newly created art, and more heartfelt moments. She founded Your Life Sparkles in 2017 and started inspirational content on social media. She was thrilled to have the support and love from her sisters, Angela Boelman and Lisa Wright, and always, her mom, Marie Olson. The sisters started hosting events for women with the goal of inspiring, encouraging and promoting self love and confidence. In 2018, the girls lost their mom to cancer at age 68. One of the greatest gifts was their mom's unconditional love and support no matter what. She loved Your Life Sparkles and was so proud of Kris for starting and running such a beautiful- and much needed- company.

2020 was the year when everything changed. Kris was sure it was the year Your Life Sparkles would explode. She closed 123Artful in preparation for this boom. It was difficult but she knew she would always have art in her life and she felt helping others was a bigger calling. Ben was her number one supporter and wholeheartedly cheered her on. January was exciting! At this time, she was also hired as the Chief Creative Officer of the Best Ever You Network. This aligned perfectly with all her Your Life Sparkles work and it would led her to many successful projects including becoming a published author, creator of over 300 journals and hosting global events online.

Despite January's exciting start, February, however, offered a different theme. Ben was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer at age 42 and within 5 months, Kris would find herself navigating the new title of 'widow' at age 43. Kris blogged about the journey as the Cancer-Wife-Ninja. One of the blessings of his sudden condition was the five months they had together. While she cared for Ben at home, they found light and love in those final moments. Talking, sharing, and simply being together. Some of his favorite artwork by Kris is of sunflowers with blue skies and she proudly displays those in her home to this day.

Since Ben's passing, Kris (and Mia- meow) have returned to a quieter life. Painting, creating and renovations. Kris loves bright, bold colors and hopes to bring joy to those who see her work.

Kris is the author a #1 Amazon Journal: 52 Week Journal to your Bravest, Boldest Self (with co-author Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino), author with Waldorf publishing, and blogger. Today Kris works as an artist, speaker, coach and event planner.

CV, Highlights and Education

2022- Host of the Best Ever You International Women's Day

2021- Host of the Best Ever You Global Summit

2021- Host of the Best Ever You International Women's Day

2020- Chief Creative Officer for The Best Ever You Network

2020- Author Contract with Waldorf Publishing

2018- Palouse Mindfulness Certificate

2018- Founder and CEO of Your Life Sparkles

2017- University of Sedona, Bachelor of Metaphysical Ministries

2016- Marketing Director Valley Trends

2015-2018 Founder and CEO of 123Artful

2012-2015 Executive & Western Canadian Business Consultant

2006- Oxford Brookes University, Gifted Mind Studies

2001-2011 Education in Alberta, UK, Ontario and BC

2001- University of Alberta, Bachelor of Education

1998- Toronto International Languages Centre, TESL Certified

1996- Internationally acclaimed group Up With People

1996- Performance Diploma, Red Deer College

Kris also serves on community councils for Women's Sports, Food Action Networks, Arts Society and various charitable causes.

Kris Fuller, Okanagan Artist

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123Artful is Closed (December 2019)

About Kris Fuller