1. Jeff Claassen

2. Jeff Claassen Contemporary artist in San Luis Obispo, CA
Left SLO for a few years to “make it” in LA, returned quickly
Uses bold color, layering, stylized faces and animals
Mixed media approach to art
Public and private art pieces
Names his pieces to give them personality

4. Aidan

6. Little Chicken King

8. Some Bitch Stole My Lunch Money

10. Hector

12. Don’t Mess

14. More To Love

16. Sahnzy

18. Time Without You Drags Me Down

19. The Artisan-Work In Progress

20. Timelapse-Face Painting

21. Your turn!
Part One
List three different emotions, and create three characters for each emotion
Give them names
Choose one to flesh out, and create a piece featuring them
Must use 2+ layers, 1+ pattern
Use bold line, line weight variation
Name the piece after your character

22. Example

23. Example-Babygirl

24. Follow him on things Instagram - @jeffclaassen
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