And One Night I Decided To Write A Children's Poem.

"Sing To Me"

Oh little bird won't you sing me a song
or tell me a tale?
I see that crown on your dome
are you a king back at home?
Did you win it in a battle
against a snake with a rattle?
Or swipe it off a hawk during flight
too busy to fight?
Back at home are you missed
by the loved ones you kiss?
Oh little bird,
I long to hear your sweet melody.
Sing one to me,
before you fly home to your tree.




"Sing To Me" is a limited edition print available here. I made the original painting a couple of years ago and just the other night thought it would be fun to write a little poem to go along with it. Enjoy!

Artsy Slideshow For Visual Stimulation

Support local business this holiday season! Get your hunny bunny something more unique than a throw pillow from wal-mart. You know, like some awesome art pieces from The Claassen Gallery! Check out the above slideshow of all the prints I have available at the moment. All of my prints can purchased online at http://jeffclaassen.etsy.com or in person at 785 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo CA 93401. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 12pm-6pm.

See ya soon!
Thanks for looking!

Get Up And Stay Up!

"Get Up And Stay Up"
This is my latest edition to Dayler and I'm super stoked about it! I think it's a must have wallet for anybody that has ever had any interest in the art of graffiti.


And I'm happy to say that it's available online at http://dayler.etsy.com


Thanks for looking!

My Obsession With Chubby Birds Has Yet To Wane.

The latest in the "Cookbook Pages" series. Also, I seem to be really into these chubby birds lately. This one is available for $30 in my etsy shop.

Thanks for looking!

Sometimes I Make Things.

Painting things is fun. Here are three originals from the Picking Daisies show. They are now available in my etsy shop.




"They Call Me Tommy"
5.5" x 7" - mixed media on wood
for more info or to purchase click here.





"Social Narcotics"
5.5" x 7" - mixed media on wood
for more info or to purchase click here.






"Siblings"
5.5" x 5.75" - mixed media on wood
for more info or to purchase click here.

Overcoming Nostalgia - New Original Painting Available

"Overcoming Nostalgia"
5" x 5.5" - mixed media on wood
$75 - for more info and to purchase visit jeffclaassen.etsy.com.

Please keep in mind this is a one of kind original.
Once it sells it's gone forever.

Cracked Consciousness

Cracked Consciousness
a collaboration painting with Graham Foster
10.5" x 10.5" - mixed media on wood
for more photos and to purchase visit my etsy shop

Is That A Wallet In Your Pants!?

Dayler now has 32 designs available in their line of handmade wallets! Here are a few to whet your pockets appetite. For all 32 designs check out the entire line at http://dayler.etsy.com.

Etsy: Your place to get Dayler Handmade Wallets dayler.etsy.com

Thanks for looking!

And Here Comes The Self Promotional Tid Bits - Three New Prints

I have three new limited editions available now. Each one is a signed and numbered edition of 50 on wood with a clear resin coating. Here are some better detail shots of each one.



A Gaggle Of Lovesick Loners




Keeping Secrets




Lovesick Sea Creatures


All three new prints are available in my etsy shop. Simply click the title of the piece under each photo for more info or to order. Please keep in mind that I do not keep an inventory on etsy. I only list one item at a time, so if you try to purchase one and you are taken to a page saying that the item is no longer available, please just let me know and I will relist the item. The other option is to give me a call between 12-6pm and I can take your credit card number over the phone, 805.391.0361


http://jeffclaassen.etsy.com.
Thanks for taking a look!

etsy anniversary

I totally missed it, but a day late isn't the end of the world. January fifth was the two year anniversary for my etsy shop. Not my main art one, but the one I have set up for Dayler (my line of handmade wallets).

Here's a little preview of some of the designs I have.

Etsy: Your place to buy dayler handmade wallets dayler.etsy.com

It's been a good two years. Etsy is the awesome!

Anyway, December was amazing. The gallery was super busy and I'm still on a high from it all. Things are now calming down a bit and I'm anxious to work on some new projects.

I wish you all a prosperous 2009!

Two New Paintings

I have a couple of new paintings that I just listed on etsy.com. Normally I save new work for upcoming shows because I like to release a lot of new stuff at once, but at the moment I'm over that. I've been painting a lot lately, but nothing else is finished at the moment. I have a lot of works in progress, including a series of "mini paintings" that are in the three inch range. Ah, I digress. Here are the two latest completed pieces.





"Nowhere To Go"
9.5" x 11.25" - mixed media on wood
$100 - available at http://jeffclaassen.etsy.com





"It Makes Me Nervous To Say So"
5" x 5.5" - mixed media on wood
$65 - available at http://jeffclaassen.etsy.com

Three new artsy things in the shop.

It's time for a little shop update. The first painting was finished just this morning. The second item is a drawing I made back in November 2004. I forgot all about it and recently found it and thought it would be a good idea to try selling it again.* This time for a lot less than what I asked the first time around. The third item is a painting on paper I finished about a week ago.

I'm not too sure how long I'll be making these messy paintings on paper. They've been fun, but painting on wood is more fun so I think I'll be going back to that.

Anyway, these three pieces are $20 each and if you click on the photo you'll be directed to my etsy shop where you can snatch one up. They are all originals, so when they're gone, they're gone for good. Enjoy!




"Now What"
8" x 10" - mixed media on paper





"Circus Act 006"
8" x 10" - ink on paper





"Break My Fall"
8" x 10" - mixed media on paper






* Ok, that's a lie. I had not forgotten about that drawing. I've tried time and time again to sell it and for some reason nobody seems to want to make it a part of their home. It's so sad for this little drawing. The poor thing has been crying himself to sleep for years now. His brothers and sisters, "Circus Act 001, 002, 003, 004, and 005**", have all found new homes and little 006 thinks nobody loves him.



** I actually can't find 004 or 005. However, It's not a lie about them finding new homes because they did. I just don't know where their new homes might be.

new little painting

I'm calling this one "Want Some Dinner". I'm not sure why. It may have something to do with being hungry when I came up with the title. Anyway, it's spray paint and india ink on an 8" x 10" paper. You can click the photo for some additional photos or to purchase.

Artist Spotlight: Brian Christopher of Artichoked

Let me introduce you to the world of Artichoked.



"Pinup Girl"




"Gold Digger"




"Ol' Glitter"




"Exquisite Corpse"



Brian Christopher is the man behind this awesome work. He currently has a few things available at http://jabc.etsy.com.

Also, you can see more of his work at the upcoming "Urban Escapades" show on April 4, 2008 in San Luis Obispo CA.

Shop Update - two new screenprints on paper

A couple new works on paper have been added to the shop. They are both 11" x 14" mixed media on paper and are $30 each.



"Last Minute Details", on green




"Last Minute Details", on white


Click the photos for more info (descriptions and more photos) or to purchase.

I like making these original screen print paintings. It's fun to see the same image on different backgrounds. It's also nice for the collector to get something that 1000 other people don't have.

In other news I am painting the dressing rooms of this new shop in town and I should have some photos of it within the next few days.

Stay tuned.

Artist Spotlight: Matthew Moerman of Reclaimed Relics

Thursday will be my official "Promote An Awesome Artist" day. I think I can come up with a better name, but it's late and right now that's the best I can do.

Let me introduce you to the world of Reclaimed Relics.



"Winged Heart Necklace"



"Beetle Ring"



"Barbed Heart Earrings"



"Studded Jesus Belt Buckle"



Matt Moerman is the brainchild behind these amazing pieces. His line currently includes a plethora of necklaces, rings, earrings and belt buckles.

For more of his work check out Reclaimed Relics.

Also, visit his online shop at http://reclaimedrelics.etsy.com