Announcing Jeff Hanson eCards!

For more information, please visit the Greetings & Giving website here.

Generous HeART Notes on sale now!

Jeff's explosive, colorful abstract art reproduced in an "artfully unique" 4" x 9", 50-sheet booklet style note pad with 25 original canvas designs.

Each sheet features a Jeff Hanson canvas, along with the painting name and Jeff's web site. Top edge glued. Shrinkwrapped.

Perfect gift for a hostess, teacher, co-worker, neighbor or friend.

Getting rave reviews from clients and stationary retailers. A must have!

Proceeds support Jeff's favorite charities.

$14.00 - Please allow one week shipping of all items.

Order online: http://jeffreyowenhanson.com/artstore.html

KC Magazine Interview

Jeff was interviewed by Kimberly Stern of the KC Magazine. Read the complete article below!





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SOMETHING FIERCE.


Not all Overland Park teens can count an iconic pop star, a Hollywood director and a hip actor/musician among their pals. But unshakable optimism in the face of a devastating disease quickly captures the hearts of anyone who meets Jeffrey Owen Hanson – including Sir Elton John, Harold Ramis and Jack Black. Just 15-years old, Hanson suffers from Neurofibromatosis and is legally blind. He’s also a wunderkind artist and a fundraising machine. Since 2006, sales of his work have generated more than $100,000 for national charities and local nonprofit organizations. Last spring Hanson presented Elton John with a $1,000 check for the Elton John AIDS Foundation prior to the mega-celebrity’s inaugural Sprint Center concert. Now, a Hanson original hangs in John’s London office, and the star commissioned Hanson to create a series of paintings for his foundation’s South African home for women and children affected by AIDS. Though Hanson paints his contemporary canvases in his parents’ basement, his work truly reaches worldwide.


1. What word do you love the sound of?
Fierce. My art is fierce. My painting smock is fierce. To me it means “bold” and “explosive.”

2. Who is your favorite musician?
I grew up listening to Elton John because my mom and dad are big fans. I even named a painting I gave to E.J. “View From the 22nd Row” as a tribute to one of my favorite songs, “Candle in the Wind.”

3. What do you like on your pizza ?
No sauce and lots of cheese – mozzarella, parmesan, cheddar and provolone.

4. If you had to leave Kansas City forever, what would your last meal be?
An all-American cheeseburger and fries, topped off with my mom’s chocolate chip cookies.

5. What was your first job?
Jeff’s Bistro, a driveway business that combined selling my hand-painted note cards along with my mom’s baked goods. I raised more than $13,000.

6. Fill in the blank: “There ought to be a law against ___________.”
Guns. I don’ think we should carry guns unless we’re an authority. Life is precious; I know that firsthand.

7. What is your guilty pleasure ?
My iPhone and Wii games. Pikmin is my current favorite. It’s fierce.

8. If you were the star in any TV show, which would it be?
Oprah’s “Big Give.” She’s trying to educate the world about the joy of giving.

9. Do you have a motto ?
Help create kinder communities, more compassionate nations and a better world for all.

10. What advice would you give to someone who wants to follow in your footsteps?
Just go do it. Give to the world, and it will give back.

Feature Article: United Methodist News Service

Jeff was featured in the national news publication of the United Methodist Church, recognized for his generosity and his joy in giving. Click here to read about Jeff's gifts and Reverend Hamilton's take on Jeff's contributions to his community and the world.

The Kansas City Star - Northland Community Notes

“True Colors,” a work by 15-year-old Jeff Hanson of Overland Park, is on display at Clay County’s juvenile justice center.

CLAY COUNTY
Art exhibit at justice center: New art graces the walls of Clay County’s juvenile justice center — the work of a 15-year-old Overland Park artist. Jeff Hanson painted “True Colors,” which was unveiled last week at the R. Kenneth Elliott Children’s Justice Center, 351 E. Kansas St., Liberty. The piece, a series of nine one-foot-square canvases, was commissioned by the
Clay County Fine Arts Council.

Jeff, 15, attends the Kansas State School for the Blind. He was born with neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition that caused a tumor to grow on his optic nerve. His Web site is www.jeffreyowenhanson.com.

Jeff's "True Colors" unveiled

Jeff's nine canvas series titled "True Colors" was unveiled at the R. Kenneth Elliott Children's Justice Center in Liberty, Missouri, on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

Jeff Hanson & Jack Black in YEAR ONE (Sony Pictures)

In theaters June 19, 2009.

http://yearone-movie.com/


Jeff presents "Year Zero" painting to Harold Ramis



Jeff & Jack Black on the set of YEAR ONE



Filming of YEAR ONE



Jeff & Michael Cera



Jeff and Olivia Wilde



Jeff and June Diane Raphael

Announcing the Jeffrey Owen Hanson Charitable Fund!

You can now make donations online through Jeff's website!

Donations may be made to the Jeffrey Owen Hanson Charitable Fund through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation here.

Resurrection Golf Classic

Artist Jeff Hanson sponsored a hole at the Church of the Resurrection Golf Classic on Monday, May 4, 2009. Jeff attended the tournament, played nine holes and had a fabulous time.

"Kids With Heart" Grand Prize Winner!

Artist Jeff Hanson was the Grand Prize winner of the "Kids with Heart" Contest.

Jeff was awarded $500 for the charity of his choice. Jeff gifted the money to the London-based Elton John AIDS Foundation for the Baphumelele Children's Home South Africa.

A Cure for Karl note cards

A series of six works chosen by Artist Jeff Hanson and his dear friend, Karl Vollstedt.

Karl and Jeff are great friends. Jeff lives with a genetic disorder called Neurofibromatosis and Karl lives with Multiple Myeloma. Karl and Jeff use their time and talents to benefit others. Jeff created these note cards as a gift to Karl and to Myeloma research.



To order these note cards, go to: www.myeloma.org/store/page6.html

Art for Africa note cards

Note cards of Jeff's artwork donated to the Elton John AIDS Foundation sponsored Baphumelele Children's Home in Khayelitsha, South Africa.

To order and to learn more, visit THE ART STORE by clicking here.

Jeff's original six favorite note cards

Click here to order.

Coming soon...
"More Jeff's Favorites"

Auction Item: Advance bidding open!

Jeff donated "Garden in Provence" to the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, Kansas, Auction on Friday, May 8.



This will be on the Live Auction. Advance bids may be emailed to: ranilange@sbcglobal.net

Silent & Live Auction Details - Friday, May 8, 2009
Where: Main campus west building

When: Dinner & silent auction begin at 5:30 pm; live auction begins at 8 pm

Pre-registration cost:

$5 per person ($10 walk-in)
$10 per family ($20 walk-in)
Auction Registration: Online

Artist Jeff Hanson topic at Church of the Resurrection REZ LIFE

Jeff's Church of the Resurrection REZ LIFE message interview.

Jeff comes on stage around 9 minutes 30 seconds.