Steampunk Cat daddy

One of my latest paintings called " Steampunk Cat daddy". He loves to drink his coffee or tea really slow but it gets cold so he added a propane tank to keep it hot. The "treat-o-matic" is for afternoon treats. It always helps to have a little windup on the hat to help think better.

Cat Fancy magazine, the Cat channel story

The wonderful people at Cat Fancy magazine (cat channel.com) did a story on my artwork. Check it out here. http://www.catchannel.com/cat-lifestyle/upcycled-cat-art.aspx

Mardi Gras Mask Cat

Today is Mardi Gras. Here is my cat painting called "Incatneato" Available in prints, necklaces, cards and bookmarks in my Etsy store. https://www.etsy.com/shop/JeffHaynieArt

Cat Necklaces, Cat Jewelry and Cat Pendants

I added more new cat necklaces and cat pendants in my Etsy store. Each one is handmade by the artist and comes in a box.
Art love
Jeff

New Paintings for Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian Hope Diamond

These are a few of the paintings I designed and painted for the new Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian Hope Diamond game.

My latest Cat Painting

This is called "Tuna Dreams" oil on board. It was inspired by watching how my cats look so comfortable sleeping. They know how to relax. It's something we all could learn more of these days.

Art Love,
Jeff

Prints are available in my Etsy store

Black Cat Jewelry

Here is my new Black Cat Jewelry. I love the colors of autumn with the browns, reds and oranges. Fall time has such a strong range of dramatic colors.
art love,
Jeff

You can find it in my Etsy shop.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/165809155/black-cat-magic-pendant-halloween?ref=shop_home_feat

Cat Jewelry

I just introduced a new line of my custom cat jewelry on my online store. Just in time for Halloween.
I call these "Wear a Kitty". Now you can take your baby anywhere you go. It was inspired by all the times we travel and miss our furry children at home.

Learn more here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JeffHaynieArt

Art love,
Jeff

Jeff Haynie cat artwork new online store

Announcing my new online store showcasing my Cat paintings.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/JeffHaynieArt

You can find prints, cards and bookmarks.
Lots of art love
Jeff

Incatneato

This is an oil painting I created for the Purrfect Pals cat rescue. It was sold at the Black Cat Ball dinner auction a few years ago. I'm introducing it into Verksted Gallery as a limited framed edition. The frame is handmade with hand painted details. The painting is a Giclee print on Velvet fine art archival paper.
With each painting I write a story to share the thoughts and world of each character. This is my idea of a Black Cat going to a costume ball. Notice the fish confetti. Here is the story:

"It was time for the annual “Black Cat Ball”. She bought a new pink gown to wear this year to go with the heart necklace she inherited from her mother. A gold fish mask with a big pink feather hides her identity from others. The proceeds always go to a great cause which is to provide homes for the less fortunate. The Ball was a chance to dine, socialize and show off her new dress but most importantly her new fish fan."

art love,
Jeff

Heaven and Earth Designs licensing

Today I became part of the "Heaven and Earth Designs" family. They will be producing my artwork on amazing cross stitch designs. Take a look at http://www.heavenandearthdesigns.com/

art love,

Jeff

Captain Claw

Here is a new drawing called Captain Claw. He will be a painting very soon.

How to purchase prints of my work.

My work is on Fine Art America

My fine art prints on Fine Art America

You can find prints of my artwork to purchase on Fine Art America.

cats prints

Just Be

Just finished a new painting from my cool cat series called "Just Be".



The T.V. tells you to be this way.
People tell you to be that way.
Groups tell you to be their way.
Each one of us is unique.
No two are alike.
So why spend time being someone
you're not, nor really want to be?
Just be yourself.
Just be.

art love,
Jeff

Touch the Sky

Just finished a new Digital Painting called "Touch the Sky". Painting in photoshop with a lot of custom brushes.
"Touch the Sky"
Breaking the plane to see heaven,
Pushing through obstacles to see beyond,
if yet for a moment to see a glimpse of what could be.
Reaching beyond the normal flow of the day to touch life.
Breakthrough.

art love,
Jeff

Tuna Dreams painting

This is one of my latest paintings in progress. Each stage has it's own fun and life cycle. The drawing started as a fun idea as I watched my cats do what they love to do most which is sleep. The idea of learning how to rest. After I finished the pencil drawing then I created value thumbnails and color studies in preparation for the final painting. Next I did a sepia underpainting over the painting to establish base lighting or breakdown of light and shadow. This last image is the painting in progress in oils.
I'll post more stages as I work.
Jeff

Tuna on a silver platter

This is a new painting I'm working on. I start with a rough thumbnail sketch for the idea. Then do a quick series of value studies for tone and lighting. Then I work on the drawing. Sometimes I take photos or gather photos for reference. Most of the time I prefer to draw directly from my imagination. In this case I just wanted to get an idea of the perspective of the cat faces.

Painting workshop and demonstation

I will be doing the first in a series of art workshops at the Artist's Edge in Poulsbo, WA.  If you are in the Seattle area or will be in the Seattle area in February, come see me!  

Concept art for MCF Escape from Ravenhearst

Each game project that I work on has a lot of visual development to help guide the art direction and overall look and feel of the project. At the beginning stages, I produce a lot of rough sketches to explore the game screens, camera shots and overall lighting. These are just a few of the rough concepts for Mystery Case Files : Escape from Ravenhearst which was released last November.
The main goal of concept sketches is to capture the feel and not produce all the details. The MCF team artist are all master craftsmen who start with these ideas but turn the final art into magic. I call concept sketches "little visions" just a glimpse into the look of a painting. The reason that a lot of these are in black and white, is because the heart and soul of a great composition and painting is in the values more than the color. Color is important but value is supreme.
Lots of art love,

Jeff