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Artist. Immigrant. Citizen. Dutch uncle.

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Again, not a triptych, but using the same palette. Three scenes from a Christmas Day walk on the Goosepond trail near Chester, NY, in 2012 or so.

Acrylic on canvas panels, 4”x4”.

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The image shows three small landscape paintings on a wooden work surface. Each painting depicts a winter scene with snow patches, leafless trees, and distant hills under a pale sky. • The left painting shows a winding path leading toward a hazy mountain ridge, with dry grasses and traces of melting snow. • The middle painting presents a forest path bordered by bare trees, with snow-covered ground and darker, shadowed tones creating depth. • The right painting features a woodland edge with scattered snow and a cool, blue-gray hill in the distance, framed by slender tree trunks.
November 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Two miniatures. Even if they’re not triptychs, it’s efficient to use the same palette for multiple paintings. Both of these scenes are from reference photos of a drive through the Poconos on a rainy day last August.

Acrylic on canvas, 4”x4”.
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Small landscape painting of a misty forested hillside under a pale blue sky. Dark evergreen trees stand tall in the foreground, with lighter green and bluish tones suggesting distant hills fading into fog. Small landscape painting of soft green hills and trees receding into mist. The foreground shows loose dark-green foliage, while pale blue-gray tones in the background create a hazy, atmospheric distance beneath a light sky.
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Twin Star Orchards in New Paltz, NY, August 2025.

Acrylic on laminated mdf panel, 10”x8”.

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This painting portrays a sunlit orchard beneath a wide, blue summer sky. A pale dirt road curves gracefully through the foreground, drawing the viewer’s eye toward the distant horizon. Rows of fruit trees flank the path, their canopies rendered in rich, varied greens that catch the light and shadow of the afternoon sun. In the background, a dense tree line separates the orchard from the open sky, where thin white clouds stretch across the calm expanse. The composition balances structure and openness — the ordered rhythm of the orchard contrasting with the winding road and free-flowing sky — evoking a quiet, spacious rural atmosphere.
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Doing three miniatures at a time is a good use of time and materials. Tryptichs also make a great stocking stuffer.

Acrylic on 4”x4” canvas panels. Available at art.monospace.com

#art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #miniature #landscapeArt #triptych #NewJersey
Two stacked triptychs of small square canvases showing marsh landscapes — top: purple dusk with a yellow horizon; bottom: bright blue sky with large white clouds and reflective wetlands — photographed on a paint-splattered wooden board.
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Tomorrow is the last day of Hoboken Art Month, and I'll be at the Hoboken Historical Museum from noon to 6, with a pile of fantastic original landscape art. From tiny miniatures (4"x4") to brand new 20"x16" canvases, and everything in between. Come say hi if you're in the area!

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Hoboken Artists' Studio Tour poster featuring a white egret standing on a weathered log in dark reflective water with green reeds. Text reads: Hoboken Art Month Studio Tour, monospace ART - Landscape paintings and urban sketches by Hens Breet, Sunday November 2, 12-6pm, Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ. Logos for Hoboken Art Month, Cultural Affairs, Hoboken Business Alliance, and Hoboken Historical Museum appear on the poster.
November 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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A jar of puréed shishito peppers
October 31, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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This Sunday, 12-6pm, I’ll be showing some work at the Hoboken Historical Museum, as part of the 2025 Artists’ Studio Tour. The “Great Egret/Mill Creek Marsh” will be part of a silent auction. There’ll be open studios all over town, so put on your walking shoes and come check it out.

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A flyer for the 2025 Hoboken Artists’ Studio Tour. A painting of a Great Egret standing on a partially submerged log in a dark, shallow body of water.
October 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Mayo on fries is practically a Dutch religion.

Patat met mayonaise:
A paper cone bag with French fries and and huge glob of mayonnaise, the quintessential Dutch street food.
October 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Trying something a little different. Here’s an urban nocturne, depicting the Monastery of St. John in Union City, New Jersey.

Acrylic on mdf, 14”x11”.
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This painting depicts a quiet nighttime urban scene featuring St. John’s Monastery in Union City, New Jersey, visible in the distance as a dark silhouette with its distinctive domes outlined against a deep blue-gray sky.
October 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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The Long Island Sound at Sherwood Island, Connecticut.

Acrylic on wood panel, 14”x11”.

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This painting depicts a dramatic coastal scene rendered in a restrained grayscale palette. The view shows waves rolling onto a dark sandy shore beneath a vast, overcast sky. Broad, sweeping brushstrokes convey the movement of clouds and the restless texture of the sea. The horizon stretches low and distant, with a faint suggestion of land on the left. Light breaks through the cloud cover near the center, illuminating the water’s surface and creating a striking contrast between sea and sky. The mood is quiet and contemplative, evoking the stillness before or after a storm.
October 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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A view of the Hudson River near Kingston, New York.

Acrylic on canvas, 20”x16”.

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A landscape painting of the Hudson River near Kingston, New York. The composition shows calm blue-green water in the foreground, leading to a small rocky shoreline covered with bright green summer trees and shrubs. Sunlight highlights the warm tones of the rocks and foliage, while the opposite riverbank fades softly into the distance under a pale blue sky. The scene conveys a quiet, natural atmosphere typical of the Hudson Valley.
October 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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I’ve got some events coming up where size isn’t as much of a concern as it is on markets, so I’ve been making some slightly larger pieces. Acrylic on canvas, 20”x16”. Both are scenes from Mill Creek Marsh in Secaucus NJ.

#art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #landscapeArt #Meadowlands #NewJersey
Landscape painting of a calm river at sunset, with warm orange and yellow skies reflecting on the water. Dark foliage and a tree stump frame the foreground, while autumn trees glow softly in the fading light. Impressionistic painting of a sunlit tree-lined path with long shadows across a reddish dirt road. Dappled light filters through green and golden leaves, evoking a calm late-afternoon atmosphere.
October 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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3 pieces to get to know me 🎨 🖌️🌳🌅⛅️

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A casein painting of tall trees reflected in a bog, in a dense forest scene in the Great Swamp of New Jersey. An acrylic painting of a tree stump next to a body of water amid fallen leaves and reeds at sunset. The New Jersey Meadowlands in Secaucus. A casein painting of two ducks sitting on a partially submerged log in a pond in Mill Creek Marsh, Secaucus, New Jersey.
October 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Happy #portfolioDay. I’m a landscape painter based in Hudson County. I’m inspired by the beauty that’s hidden all around us. See and purchase my work at local markets and art fairs, and online at art.monospace.com
A collection of miniature landscape paintings on tiny canvas panels spread out on top of a painter’s dropcloth. #art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #penAndInk #landscapeArt #urbanSketching #NewJersey
October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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No one has guessed it yet, but it definitely caught people's attention.
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A collage of three photos from an art booth. The top left shows a person in a red shirt viewing a display of landscape paintings under a sign reading “Everything Hand-Painted.” The top right close-up shows a framed painting of a parking lot at sunset with a sign that says “FREE if you can guess where…” The bottom image gives a detailed view of the same painting—an urban sunset scene with silhouetted trees, glowing sky, cars, and a “STOP” marking on the pavement.
October 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Inktober 2025, Day 3: CROWN

#inktober #inktober2025 #crown

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A pen and ink sketch of Freddie Mercury wearing a big crown and an even bigger grin.
October 4, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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Inktober 2025, Day 2: WEAVE

#inktober #inktober2025 #weave
A pen and ink sketch of a woven basket with small snack bags inside of it, set atop a woven bamboo placemat next to a napkin.
October 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Inktober 2025, Day 1: MUSTACHE

#inktober #inktober2025 #mustache
A pen and ink self portrait of the artist wearing a bowler hat and sporting an epic mustache.
October 2, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Around this time last year, I was still figuring out if I wanted to go back to making art full-time. Even though the prompts weren’t great, Inktober gave me a solid starting point. This year’s list looks a lot better, so I’m giving it another shot.

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Inktober 2025 – OFFICIAL PROMPT LIST Oct 1 MUSTACHE Oct 2 WEAVE Oct 3 CROWN Oct 4 MURKY Oct 5 DEER Oct 6 PIERCE Oct 7 STARFISH Oct 8 RECKLESS Oct 9 HEAVY Oct 10 SWEEP Oct 11 STING Oct 12 SHREDDED Oct 13 DRINK Oct 14 TRUNK Oct 15 RAGGED Oct 16 BLUNDER Oct 17 ORNATE Oct 18 DEAL Oct 19 ARCTIC Oct 20 RIVALS Oct 21 BLAST Oct 22 BUTTON Oct 23 FIREFLY Oct 24 ROWDY Oct 25 INFERNO Oct 26 PUZZLING Oct 27 ONION Oct 28 SKELETAL Oct 29 LESSON Oct 30 VACANT Oct 31 AWARD
September 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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For the Hoboken Storefront Art Walk I have been paired with the venerable Louise & Jerry's, one of my favorite bars and a true Hoboken institution. I have a couple of works on display in the front windows, and I'm bringing a box of miniatures for you to peruse.

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Image of event flyer with pertinent info: HOBOKEN ART MONTH STOREFRONT ART WALK September 29th-November 3rd Opening Party Friday October 3rd, 5-8pm Louise & Jerry's Tavern 329 Washington Street, Hoboken NJ Featuring works by Hens Breet art.monospace.com
September 29, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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All of these miniatures, and a ton of other pieces of all shapes and sizes, available at the Fall Arts & Music Festival in Hoboken this Sunday. Hundreds of vendors, food, and live music on two main stages. Looking forward to this!
A flyer for the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival. SEPT 28TH, 11 AM - 6 PM WASHINGTON STREET RAIN DATE: OCT 5TH www.visitnj.org A collage of 9 miniature landscape paintings A collage of 9 miniature landscape paintings A photo of the artist wearing a derby hat standing in their booth in front of a table full of paintings
September 24, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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From a reference photo taken at the banks of the mighty Hudson River in Kingston this afternoon.

Acrylic on panel, 4x4
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#art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #miniature #landscapeArt #HudsonRiver #Kingston #NewYorkState
Alt text: A hand holds a small square landscape painting of a rocky shoreline with evergreen trees, calm blue water, and a distant treeline under a clear sky. Brushes, a palette, and paint supplies are visible in the background on a work table.
September 21, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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A wee little painting™️ of the beach at Sandy Hook, New Jersey.

Acrylic on panel, 4”x4”
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#art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #miniature #landscapeArt #JerseyShore #NewJersey
A hand holding a tiny painting of a sandy beach at late afternoon, with brown green grasses casting long shadows on the sand.
September 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Two of my pieces will be on display at an as of yet undisclosed location on Washington Street in Hoboken, for the entire month of October. I will share which pieces and the exact location sometime next week. Stay tuned.
Flyer: • Event: Storefront Art Walk, part of Hoboken Art Month • Dates: October 2025 • Featured Events: • 10/01: Art Exhibit Open (self-guided tour) • 10/03: Citywide Opening Party, 5-8 pm • 10/11: Docent-Led Guided Tour, 11 am • Details: Visit https://visithoboken.com, or scan the QR code for a guide.
September 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Finished the first box. Here’s a group photo.

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A group of 10 miniature landscape paintings on tiny wooden easels displayed on a drop cloth.
September 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM