Jeff's Snow Days

"Hanson Hotel Spa"
14" of snow at Jeff's house

Painting on commission work

Jeff spent his school snow days enjoying the

"Hanson Hotel Spa", painting and sending

New Year's cards to his art clients.

Jeff Paints for Christmas

"JUST WEST OF BETHESDA"

Acrylic on heavily textured canvas

44" x 28" x 2.5"

Jeff gifted this painting to his grandparents,

Darold and Bev Swanson

for their new home in Red Oak, Iowa.

Jeff Paints for Lakewood Home

"ASIAN HOLIDAY"

48" x 72" x 2.5"
Acrylic on woven and textured canvas

Jeff Rings the Salvation Army Bell

Jeff and his parents ring the Salvation Army bell annually. Next holiday season, join us in helping make a difference in your community by ringing the bell for just a few hours.

The Boulevard Features Jeff's Art

Jeff visits his art at The Boulevard Apartments in Roeland Park, Kansas.

Rosemann & Associates, P.C. won an award at the

Design Excellence Awards in the "Best Use of Art" category.

Jeff's art is displayed throughout the entire campus,

including the clubhouse, gym and leasing office.

Elton John AIDS Foundation UK Gifts Jeff

Elton John AIDS Foundation writes:

Dear Jeff,

On behalf of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, thank you for your generosity and support throughout the year. We wish you a joyful festive season and a prosperous 2010.

Enjoy this gift of Lambertz Chocolates.

Enjoy your break and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Best Regards,

Elton John AIDS Foundation UK

Jeff, WHOLE FOODS MARKET and The Roasterie Coffee Benefit Harvester's

Jeff is the November/December featured artist
at the WHOLE FOODS MARKET at 91st and Metcalf
in Overland Park, KS. Jeff has 38 original
paintings for sale in the cafe.

Jeff's new "More Favorites" note cards
and Generous HeART note pad are for sale
in the store. All sales will benefit Harvesters.

The Roasterie coffee created
Jeff Hanson's Signature Blend coffee
for the holidays, with all
proceeds also benefiting Harvesters.

http://www.theroasterie.com/
http://harvesters.org/

"An Eye for Color" at National Industries for the Blind

"AN EYE FOR COLOR"

diptych

30" x 30" x 2.5"

Jeff was commissioned to paint two canvases for the

National Industries for the Blind

in Alexandria, VA.

Jeff titled the collection

"An Eye for Color."

NYC Children's Tumor Foundation Executive Director Visits Jeff's Studio

George Orfanakos,Children's Tumor Foundation
Executive Director surprised Jeff
with a visit to his Overland Park, KS,
studio last night.

Jeff lives with a genetic
condition called Neurofibromatosis (NF).
The New York City-based
Children's Tumor Foundation
researches cures and funds
grants for NF.

Jeff has been raising money
for the Children's Tumor
Foundation since the
summer of 2006, when he
opened and operated
"Jeff's Bisto." Today,
Jeff's generated donations
exceed $20,000.

To learn more about the
Children's Tumor Foundation,
visit: www.ctf.org

Aloft Leawood Grand Opening Features Jeff's Art

Aloft Leawood Grand Opening Bash
was held on Thursday, October 8, 2009.
Jeff's abstract art is displayed in the
hotel lobby and on the second level
in ReMixx.

Aloft is a "new twist in travel."
To learn more about this hip hotel,
visit: www.aloftleawood.com

Fireside "Bravo Broadway" Gala

Jeff's acrylic heavily textured painting
titled "Opening Night" (72" x 48" x 2.5")
was sold on the live auction at
the Fireside "Bravo Broadway" Gala.
Auction proceeds benefit
Kansas City Art Institute scholarships.

Jeff Supports MAKE-A-WISH Balloon Glow

Jeff and MAKE-A-WISH employee, John Wolff had a wonderful time
at the recent Kansas City Balloon Glow.
Jeff donated his new "More Jeff's Favorites" note cards and
Generous HeART Note Pads to be sold at the event.

Jeff presents check to Children's Mercy Hospital

This evening, Jeff presented his art show donation to staff from Children's Mercy Hospital. The $7,500 donation will go toward the construction of the new Lisa Barth Chapel.



Pictured are: Dane Sommer, Director of Chaplaincy Services; Bradley Leech, Vice President for Resource Development; Jeff; Amy Leonard, Resource Development


In November, Jeff will present $5,000 to Sir Elton John for the Elton John AIDS Foundation sponsored Baphumelele Children's Home in Khayelitsha, South Africa.

News from "Elton John World"...

One of Elton's fan clubs has written about Jeff and his philanthropic efforts!

Read the full article here: http://www.eltonjohnworld.com/coranto/news/2009/September/HelpFromHanson.html.

Generous HeART show... a hit!

Thanks to everyone who made Jeff's Generous HeART show such a success!

Approximately 450 guests attended the Jeff Hanson Generous HeART Show on July 23, 2009. Jeff painted 136 original works for the fundraiser. And, during the "one night only" four hour event, 118 of the 136 paintings sold!

Jeff will donate $7,500 to the Kansas City

Children's Mercy Hospital Lisa Barth Chapel and

$5,000 to the Elton John AIDS Foundation for the

Baphumelele Children's Home in Khayelitsha, South Africa.