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New blog post, come visit Jackson, Tennessee and see my original paintings in person! Click the button below for more info!

My 30 day painting challenge series has started! Click the link below to read about it and take a closer look at the first painting in the series.

Even in the midst of chaos, the sky remains untouched, ​its hues ever-changing and its expanse limitless.

You're invited to my new class, Painting Big Skies in Soft Pastel – where we dive into the captivating world of expansive skies and the artistry of soft pastels!

In the course, I'm your creative guide, sharing my passion for painting big, beautiful skies using soft pastels. We'll embark on a journey together, exploring the magic behind my favorite tools and pastel supplies which bring my visions to life. Join me in class on Skillshare...just click the button below!

New blog post! Click the button below to read it. :)

The Soul Of The Sky collection of 6 paintings, originals are sold, prints are available {paper, framed, canvas, etc}!

New blog post! Another studio refresh...click the button below to read and see photos. :)

I've decided to revamp my blog on my website. Click the button below to go to my new blog!

I have revamped my art announcement newsletter and if you're interested in my new original pastel paintings, please subscribe to be notified of new art! Just click the button below to subscribe.

Copper Whispers was painted in small size {5"x7"} in soft pastel and was designed specifically to go with the copper wood frame shown in the photo. This piece is already sold, but prints are available, just click the button below!

Amethyst Days 1 & 2, 11"x14" original pastel paintings. Framed in antique wood frames and in the collection of the artist. Prints are available, click on the button below!

I've set up a category on my website to offer my original pastel paintings in my Big Skies series I've been videoing. If you're interested acquiring an original from this series, click the button below to see what's available.

This painting turned out beautifully! It is the subject in video #5 in my pastel painting series focusing on Big Skies. Hope you'll stop by and take a look! https://www.youtube.com/@JaiJohnsonJaiArt/videos

I have started a new soft pastel painting series called "Big Skies" and am making videos of my process! Please visit my Youtube link and subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@JaiJohnsonJaiArt/videos

My Wide Open Spaces series now has 20 works of art in the series. Click the more information button to learn more about this series and explore the paintings, which are available as size 12x8" to 60x40" prints. https://www.jaiart.com/wide-open-spaces-series.html

The ugly stage! The beginning of my 100 day creative challenge project, which starts today and will end Sept 11, 2023. Don't worry, I won't bore you with images or videos or anything. But it is going to take quite a bit of time so if I'm extra quiet, that's why. I'm sure many of you will be thankful for that, LOL. I figure this is a great way to spend these super hot summer days. The series is titled "Nesting Season, 100 Days of Baby Birds", and it will have it's own category in my shop here. I will be putting each one up in my gallery as soon as I finish. So if you visit my gallery, you'll see them as I do them. In the meantime, I hope you all have a great summer and take on some creative challenges of your own!

You all are invited to watch me paint my newest art over on Youtube! I hope you enjoy it!

I've decided to start videoing some of my painting sessions. This is my first demo where you can watch me paint a large acrylic painting titled "Marshland Symphony". I hope you enjoy it!

In this new blog post, see photos and learn the best time to visit Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee for bald eagle activity!

New blog post! There's a first for everything...check out my gallery of red tailed hawk photos and what he captured!

In my new blog post, I show you the horrible photo I started with before creating this art "Watching Snow Fall". Enjoy!

New blog post: Hooting It Up, featuring my favorite barred owl. Enjoy!

Hi everyone, you're all invited to check out my new blog at WildBirdArt.Com - Musings of A Birdwoman. Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to sign up for my mailing list, too! :) --Jai

Hello everyone! I've restarted my mailing list from scratch...be sure to sign up to:

• Be notified promptly about new art releases
• Be notified of limited time sales events
• Be notified of new events and/or classes I'm teaching
• Receive valuable coupons when available
• Be eligible to receive free gifts featuring my art!

I'm excited to announce I've released my first course on Skillshare this month. How to Paint Photos in Procreate: A Sweet Goldfinch is now available to watch for Skillshare members.

About this class: In this class we will be taking a cute, but somewhat bland songbird photo, and we will paint the photo into a vibrant and colorful work of unique bird art using Procreate on the iPad. And we will do it all using just one brush, which I have provided to you in the class resources. You can choose to paint my Goldfinch photo I've provided you with, or you can choose to paint one of your own favorite bird photos if you desire.

I hope you enjoy it!

https://skl.sh/3MzJlQj

Just in case anyone wants to see how fabulous the large framed prints are, I've added a new unboxing video to the front page of my website. Enjoy! https://www.jaiart.com/

After painting my photos in Procreate since 2019, and hearing "how do you do that?" I'm pleased to announce I've just released my new course How To Paint Photos in Procreate: Expressive Portraits of Birds, Wildlife and Pets. If you have an iPad and have the Procreate art application installed, if you're ready to take things up a notch, and if you have the desire to really delve into creative expression & constant experimentation, then this course is for you! I hope you enjoy the journey, and will enjoy painting your photos as much as I do. ~Jai Johnson

I am so excited to make these fun art jewelry creations available again in limited quantities! These tiny artistic masterpieces feature miniature art prints of some of my favorite paintings I've completed in the last year. Which is your favorite? Click the more information button and let me know below!

Did you know you can be notified via email when new paintings are released? Visit our website to sign up for the mailing list here: https://www.jaiart.com/mailing-list.html

Watch the creation of Sky Master in today's video post on my blog here: https://www.dailytexture.com/blog/go-from-camera-to-art-with-a-beautiful-eagle

First painting for February 2019! I love lions...they are my all-time favorite big cat. :)

I managed to create 12 new paintings in the month of January 2019 - all available at https://www.jaiart.com/
as Fine Art Prints along with a variety of gift items. Enjoy! :)

New art for 2019 - all available at https://www.jaiart.com/
as Fine Art Prints along with a variety of gift items. Enjoy! :)

Happy Thanksgiving from JaiArt! Thanks to each and every one of you who have supported me over the years as my art catalog continues to grow. I appreciate it so much!

Have you heard the news? I now have an AMAZING 3,100 art selections available! That's right...over 3,000 choices of wildlife art, bird art, animal art, nature art, abstract art and MORE, all available in a variety of print options, as well as beautiful home decor items and personal gifts. Pick your favorites here~> https://www.jaiart.com/

Do You Want To See Beautiful Art In Your Email Daily? You're welcome to subscribe to our all new daily art email! https://www.jaiart.com/mailing-list.html

I've been publishing several new videos in my blog on The Daily Texture website on how I create my art...you are welcome to come visit and watch! https://www.dailytexture.com/blog

Have you ever seen a Great Horned Owl go fishing? This is quite a rarity for us, and trying to get photos of it is my biggest challenge so far this year. I did get some shots last night and I share them with you in this video. Enjoy!
https://www.jaiart.com/artistic-adventures/have-you-ever-seen-a-great-horned-owl-go-fishing

Come along with me and enjoy my bald eagle photos taken in Shiloh, Tennessee on March 27, 2018 in this video! See ALL of my shots from the day, learn more about the eagles, and see which photos I'm thinking of turning into ART and why.

https://www.jaiart.com/artistic-adventures/bald-eagle-photos-from-shiloh-tn-on-march-27-2018

Enjoy this video of me creating my newest bald eagle art "Long Way To The Top": https://www.dailytexture.com/blog/creating-long-way-to-the-top

Watch the creation of this photo art in my blog post at The Daily Texture: https://www.dailytexture.com/blog/creating-free-to-roam

I'm excited the first of our 3 eagle eggs from this season has hatched! It's also a very exciting season because our female eagle has always laid only 2 eggs prior to this year. We are thrilled about seeing 3 eggs in the nest, and we are anxiously awaiting the hatching of the other two eggs. :) This is in Shiloh, Tennessee, where we have an amazing opportunity to watch the resident pair raise their young each year.

The adult eagles {Hiram and Julia} are prominently featured in many of my art pieces in my bald eagle gallery here: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/jai-johnson.html?tab=artworkgalleries&artworkgalleryid=466984

You can watch this art being created here: https://www.dailytexture.com/blog/visual-demo-of-winter-sneaks-in

Day 2 of the 12 Days of Fine Art Featuring Bald Eagles "The Creator" by Jai Johnson http://shop.jaiart.com/featured/the-creator-jai-johnson.html

Day 1 of the 12 Days of Fine Art Featuring Bald Eagles "Aim High" by Jai Johnson http://shop.jaiart.com/featured/aim-high-jai-johnson.html

Things always get interesting in the rain. That's why I said "Let's go to Pinson!". Read more and watch the short video here ~> https://www.jaiart.com/artistic-adventures/an-evening-at-pinson

"Working the way I do gives me many more hours with my subjects, rather than just that fleeting second it took to get the original photo."

New blog post~> https://www.jaiart.com/artistic-adventures/whatever-it-takes

Being an artist is like catching a big fish. It's tough, it's challenging, and it's exhilarating...all at the same time. I'm so glad I'm an artist. :) New blog post: https://www.jaiart.com/artistic-adventures/im-so-glad-im-an-artist

If you want to view an art show while you're away from the computer, in the car, or sitting outside enjoying nature...if you want to give your clients in your office waiting rooms something enjoyable to look at, something which will bring them up close and personal with nature and her residents...then check out the new art catalog I've just published. :) This Premium Collection features 148 pages of full color art including Wildlife, Birds of Prey, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Flowers and Nature, Scenic and Abstract/Expressive art. Eye-candy, is what I call it. :) Get your copy here: http://www.blurb.com/b/8126851-jai-johnson-the-premium-collection

My Premium Collection Fine Art Catalog has just been released - perfect for browsing my art in more detail. Check it out here:
http://www.blurb.com/b/8126851-jai-johnson-the-premium-collection

Just popping in to say "Happy Earth Day"!

New blog post - We have eggs at the eagle nest! http://www.jaiart.com/artistic-adventures/we-have-eggs-at-the-eagle-nest

New blog post - The Stages of A Wildlife Painting http://www.jaiart.com/artistic-adventures/the-stages-of-a-wildlife-painting

New blog post: Five New Wildlife Paintings This Week http://www.jaiart.com/artistic-adventures/five-new-wildlife-paintings-this-week

New blog post: Run From Negativity http://www.jaiart.com/artistic-adventures/run-from-negativity

I just couldn't wait until 2017 to start this project! I have a lot of subjects in my galleries, from birds to animals to landscapes, florals, still life and more. But the wild birds are my absolute favorite and give me the most joy. My 2017 project will feature one selection of wild bird art per day. Please stop by if you love birds as much as I do, and bookmark it to come back and see the new art each day. :) --Jai

http://www.wildbirdart.com/

Enjoy your coffee, hot chocolate and more in our new artistic mugs, available in two sizes at JaiArt.Com ~ check them out here: http://shop.jaiart.com/shop/coffee+mugs

New blog post...check out this unlikely combination of camera gear I've put together and how it worked for some wildlife photos! http://www.jaiart.com/artistic-adventures/an-unlikely-combination

Find all six of the Shiloh Creek Autumn Series in this gallery: http://shop.jaiart.com/collections/beautiful+water+scenes

New blog post: Twin Fawns In The Cemetery ~>
http://www.jaiart.com/artistic-adventures/twin-fawns-in-the-cemetery

You're invited to view today's new blog post here:

http://www.jaiart.com/artistic-adventures/a-night-with-a-great-horned-owl

New blog post at Wildlife Tales! Let's Talk Turkey...Vultures, that is, and learn some very interesting facts about this bird: http://www.jaiart.com/wildlife-tales/lets-talk-turkeyvultures-that-is

Find out {and see many more photos!} in today's blog post: http://www.jaiart.com/wildlife-tales/the-wild-wild-waxwings

New limited edition painting, "The Lion and His Lioness". This art is being offered as a limited edition print in an edition of 20 signed and numbered prints, and 2 artist proofs. View the work in progress on the site: http://www.jaiart.com/store/p33/The_Lion_and_His_Lioness_-_Limited_Edition_of_20_%7C_Artist_Proof_2.html

You're invited to stop by and view some favorite selections in my Spring online art show! http://www.jaiart.com/spring.html

Yesterday, I attended the Bald Eagle Olympics. Check out the photos of this fun event in today's blog post: http://www.jaiart.com/wildlife-tales/the-chase-is-on

Just released: New limited edition Red-tail Hawk art, titled "Lift Off", 20 signed and numbered prints available, along with 2 artist proofs.
http://www.jaiart.com/store/p32/Lift_Off_-_Limited_Edition_of_20_%7C_Artist_Proof_2.html

Finally, after a couple months delay, I have my blog set up on the new website. I hope you'll stop by and check out "Wildlife Tales", Stories From The Field. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter and be notified of the new blog posts each month. http://www.jaiart.com/wildlife-tales

New! Limited Edition Bald Eagle Art titled "Stick Delivery" - limited edition of 20 signed/numbered prints and 2 artist proof prints Visit the link below for more information:

http://www.jaiart.com/store/p31/Stick_Delivery_-_Limited_Edition_of_20_%7C_Artist_Proof_2.html

Limited Edition Fine Art Prints by Tennessee artist Jai Johnson are perfect for collectors who appreciate unique and exclusive works of art for their spaces. Fine art prints of the paintings available on the website are offered only in small limited editions of 20 prints and 2 artist proofs. Visit http://www.jaiart.com for more information. Current series being worked on is Spring Songbirds.

We invite you to enjoy the Bald Eagle Art Show presented by the Jai Johnson Fine Art Gallery, all featuring the original artistic photography and paintings by Tennessee wildlife and nature artist Jai Johnson. Each art show features artist picks and customer favorites, along with notes and comments from the artist.

I'm thrilled to announce my prints and products are now available via Deck The Walls, The Great Frame Up, and the Framing and Art Centre, thanks to a new partnership with Fine Art America (my premium printer) and the three franchises!

Deck the Walls and The Great Frame Up have hundreds of retail stores located in malls and shopping centers throughout the United States, and the Framing & Art Centre is the largest framing franchise in Canada. Fine Art America has partnered with all three companies in order to power their e-commerce websites and in-store kiosks. The partnership enables all three franchises to sell my art as framed prints, canvas prints, greeting cards, throw pillows, and more.

The three franchises, combined, have 150+ retail locations throughout the United States and Canada. Each location is home to passionate framing professionals with decades of experience in the art and framing business. Just visit your local store and using their store kiosk, search for me {Jai Johnson}, and select your favorites from my galleries. Purchases can be shipped unframed to your local shop for the finishing touches, or Fine Art America can ship the fully-assembled product directly to you, if desired.

If you don't have one of these stores near you, you can always order directly from my shop online and feel confident with a 100% guarantee as well. http://shop.jaiart.com

I've just published my July 2015 newsletter - see it here: eepurl.com/btE0h5

They're here...Introducing Big Art for the Bath. Featuring all of your favorite wildlife, flowers and country scenes. Visit http://shop.jaiart.com/art/all/all/shower+curtains to select your favorites.

I invite all of my artistic photographer friends to join a new group on Facebook - Artistry Beyond the Camera. Artistry Beyond the Camera (ABC) is a sharing group is for photographers who take their photos to the next level and turn them into ART via the use of textures and/or painting programs. We invite you to post your photos you have turned into art! https://www.facebook.com/groups/artistrybeyondthecamera/

Today we've announced our new portable Fabric Photography Backdrops for your small subjects, such as songbirds, still life, small pets and animals, and more! Read more here: http://www.jaisjewels.com/the-daily-texture/07022015-new-portable-photography-backdrops

New blog post on WildBirdPhotographs.Com - A Moment With A Sharp Shinned Hawk
Visit this link to see the post and some neat photos! http://www.wildbirdphotographs.com/whats-new/a-moment-with-a-sharp-shinned-hawk

I invite you to stop by and see this beloved songbird in Today's Featured Art Blog: http://www.jaisjewels.com/jais-featured-art-blog/todays-featured-art-cardinals

I invite you to enjoy Today's Featured Art: Hummingbirds View all the features here: http://www.jaisjewels.com/jais-featured-art-blog/todays-featured-art-hummingbirds

I invite you to enjoy Today's Featured Art: Wildcats at http://www.jaisjewels.com/jais-featured-art-blog/todays-featured-art-wildcats

Love bluebirds? Then you'll enjoy my first post on my new Today's Featured Art Blog which focuses on delightful Bluebirds! http://www.jaisjewels.com/jais-featured-art-blog/todays-featured-art-bluebirds

They're finally here...tote bags all filled with beautiful art! Check out the entire group here: http://shop.jaiart.com/art/all/all/tote+bags

Introducing the "Birds At The Beach Collection", featuring a variety of birds you'll see by the water's edge. Images are available as canvas prints, fine art prints, framed prints, cards, duvet covers, throw pillows and more! Visit http://shop.jaiart.com/art/all/all/all/birds+at+the+beach to view the entire collection!

I am pleased to now be represented for art licensing by Art Licensing International. Read my introduction here: http://162.144.81.223/email/Jan19_15/ALI_eNews_Jan19_15.html

Love bald eagles? Enjoy this limited time promotion of three Bald Eagle art pieces available at promotional pricing until January 31, 2015. Only three of each 36"x24" canvas print are available at this pricing. Visit the link here: http://jai-johnson.artistwebsites.com/art/all/all/special+promotions

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

If you love throw pillows as much as we do, you're in luck! Just added to the website last night under the "Buy Prints & Gifts" selection on the upper menu are fabulous throw pillows in a variety of sizes with my art for any image in any of the galleries on the website!



Sizes available include: 14"x14", 16"x16", 18"x18", 20"x20", a whopping 26"x26", AND a nice lumbar support pillow at size 20"x14".



Choose the pillow size you desire, and then you can click on the pillow image to move the art around on the pillow and position it just the way you wish. You can change orientation, also. You can move the image size slider if you want to adjust the size of the final image on your pillows. AND you can choose whether you want the pillow insert or not. This choice is great, because if you already have throw pillows at home you simply want to recover, just measure your pillows and order the correct size without the insert. The art is printed on both the front and back of the pillows, and there is a concealed zipper. Simply unzip and stuff with the pillow you want to recover. When it comes time to clean your pillow, unzip the case and toss it in the wash.



Pillows are made from 100% polyester fabric and add an artistic statement to any room. Visit this link to see all of the throw pillows available: http://jai-johnson.artistwebsites.com/art/all/all/throw+pillows

We'd like to wish all of our friends and fans a very Happy Thanksgiving today. We are thankful for all of you, not just today, but every day of the year. Enjoy your holiday -- and don't eat too much turkey!

I love it when customers send me photos of their framed pieces after they get them up on the wall! This photo is from a customer who purchased a 5x7" greeting card here on Fine Art America and framed it up to place in her laundry room. Isn't it the cutest? I love her little bird accents on the shelf, too! Get a closer look at "Laundry Day" here: http://jai-johnson.artistwebsites.com/featured/laundry-day-lets-do-laundry-jai-johnson.html

We've just sent out our November 2014 newsletter which focuses on Autumn scenes! If you're not a subscriber and would like to read this issue, please visit this link to read it online:

http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2018c0cc1b0c5068248668ee2&id=f60cae0044

Next month we're starting a new style of newsletter and will begin sending out free sample cards {and some free gifts too!} to subscribers. We hope you'll join us...we love it when others love the beauty in life we do! Click on "more information" button below to be taken to the subscription page.

--Jai Johnson, JaiArt.Com

These 3 Canvas prints are available on special promotion for only 7 more hours!
http://jai-johnson.artistwebsites.com/art/all/all/special+promotions

Click the button below to visit the promo link. :)

Thank you To Our Veterans For Their Service!

Featured Art is "American Eagle", available here: http://jai-johnson.artistwebsites.com/featured/american-eagle-jai-johnson.html

Enter to win your favorite Bald Eagle art on a coffee mug: http://www.jaiart.com/blog/2014/10/win-a-bald-eagle-coffee-mug Deadline is November 30, 2014.

The Elegant Peacock Collection is complete. Twelve gorgeous images of these beautiful birds, presented in two ways: art without words and art with inspiring, encouraging, uplifting words and phrases, perfect for gift giving. In addition to fine art prints for the home and office, the collection is also available on sweet, edible treats, jewelry, kitchen accessories, desk accessories, bathroom and living room decor, and so much more! See an overview of everything and the links to purchase your favorites here: http://www.jaisjewels.com/the-peacock-collection.html

I have 3 wildlife limited time promotions available from now until July 20, 2014. Please stop by and check them out - there are three of each print available at the promotional price:

Grizzly At Rest: http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=147587

Young Grizzly Bear: http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=147588

Wait For Me (Goose in Flight): http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=147589

I'm happy to say my new blog on my website is now up and running well! Please visit my blog at: http://www.jaiart.com/blog

I'm thrilled! Little Cheerleader, a painting of a Pomeranian with a favorite toy, has received a Today's Best Award from Zazzle.Com. Thanks Zazzle, you made my day!

This painting is also going to be the book cover for the Dogs With Toys book, which will be released later this year.

Want to have your pet's portrait painted? Visit my custom pet portraits page for information and pricing.
http://www.jaiart.com/custom-pet-portraits.html

Thanks so much for stopping in to view my work and for sharing my website with fellow pet lovers! Comments are always welcome.

InJoy,
♥ Jai
http://www.jaiart.com
Enjoy my mini art gallery on the front page, and shop for limited edition prints, cards, and gifts with your favorite paintings. Be sure to read the news page for upcoming series, events, contests, and more exciting things!

Every year, I give myself a new website for Christmas. This year, I've finally started a photography website for my daughter and I. Thanks to Fine Art America, I have the ability to offer matted/framed prints in a variety of sizes...only *I* don't have to do the work of the printing and matting....yeah! I've been looking at this website for 2 years. I finally broke down and paid the $30 for the print on demand service, and I'm really looking forward to giving our customers more options than we could possibly give on our own. :) -- Jai Johnson