Tim Jeffs

Tim Jeffs creates intricately detailed animals portraits.

His art inspires a connection with the animal kingdom. His illustrations have garnered worldwide attention and helped raise awareness and money for organizations and charities such as the World Wildlife Fund, the Cheetah Conservation Fund, the International Rhino Foundation, the Seattle Aquarium, and the Kea Conservation Trust.

“The incredible diversity and complexity of animals has always intrigued me. I try to capture the unique quality of each particular animal.”   - Tim Jeffs

It may seem like a far cry from his days as a guitarist and founding member of White Zombie (yep, of heavy metal fame)—but maybe not as far as you’d think. The artist’s internet followers respond to his drawings with the fervor of rock fans.

His art has inspired a community of colorists from around the world to pick up their pencils and put their own spin on his art. Thousands of people have shared their colorful creations in his Facebook Intricate Ink Facebook group.