𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝

@hensbreet

Artist. Immigrant. Citizen. Dutch uncle. Fine art and interactive multimedia since 1998 monospace.com he/him

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𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· 28d

Happy #PortfolioDay, again. Here a some of my recent portraits. Commissions are open, just get in touch to discuss details. More work at art.monospace.com #art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #portrait

A portrait painting of a small boy and his mother

A portrait of a man looking confidently at the viewer

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· 29d

INSIDE is both the name of a song I wrote when I first arrived in NYC in 1994, and a collection of songs that I recorded and published in 2001. I recently went back to the original tracks to add live drums and remix them with the audio tech I wished existed 25 years ago. Stay tuned.

Halftone-textured sepia poster titled "INSIDE / 25 years later." A person with curly shoulder-length hair stands on a rooftop wearing a dark tank top, arms at sides, with the Empire State Building rising behind them against the sky. The word "monospace" appears in large lowercase letters across the bottom.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Jul 2

Happy 5th Gotcha Day to this absolute unit

Photograph of a man with short gray spiky hair, round wire-frame glasses, and a gray mustache, holding a large tabby cat close to his chest. The cat has green eyes, black and brown striped fur, and long white whiskers, with one front paw draped over the man's arm. The man wears a white shirt and striped suspenders, and a watch is visible on his wrist. The background is a red wall with a light blue trim strip on the left and a dark, dim room on the right.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Jun 30

Date yourself with a snap of your first ever computer.

The Amiga 500 personal computer system, pictured with a monitor, a mouse, a keyboard, and a floppy disk drive.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Jun 25

QTP with your brown/orange/warm tone art. (More at hensbreet.art)

Casein painting of a sunset over the Hudson River, as seen from The Bronx.

A gouache painting of Nico’s And Leo’s Farmers Market in Union City, New Jersey.

An acrylic double portrait of the artist’s deceased brother and the artist himself.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Jun 25

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My neighbor cut down a 40-year-old Japanese
Maple while I was away.
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Location: Colorado, USA.

Just got back to my place near Fort Collins after a week on the road and I am losing my mind. My neighbor took it upon himself to hire a "landscaping" crew (probably just some guys with a chainsaw) to remove a mature Japanese Maple that was fully on my property. His excuse? He said the needles and leaves were messing with his "mountain view" and "fire mitigation" efforts.

The tree was roughly 40 years old and was the centerpiece of my yard. I called an arborist immediately. He told me that since this is Colorado and the tree was that established and healthy, the replacement value is astronomical. He is drafting a formal appraisal but hinted that we are looking at 20k to 25k easy just for the tree, let alone the logistics of getting a crane into my backyard.

I know Colorado has statutes regarding timber trespass. My lawyer already mentioned treble damages because the guy admitted he did it on purpose while I wasnt home to stop him.

The neighbor had the gall to offer me a couple hundred bucks for "the inconvenience" and told me to just buy a couple of saplings at a local nursery. I refused to take his money and told him to wait for the process server.

Has anyone dealt with treble damages in CO specifically for ornamental trees ? This guy basically nuked my property value for his porch view and I am not planning on letting this go. l feel like a jerk for wanting to sue my neighbor into bankruptcy but the sheer entitlement is what gets me.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Jun 11

Op het Noordereiland stond meer dan 100 jaar lang (1847–1968) een gasfabriek. Wat er in 1832 stond weet ik ook niet, was ruim voor mijn tijd 😜 m.facebook.com/groups/zwoll...

Luchtfoto uit mei 1937 van het Noordereiland met gasfabriek in Zwolle. Nederlands Instituut voor Militaire Historie.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Jun 10

Looking forward to seeing you all in person and showing off my latest pieces, this Saturday in beautiful Fort Lee, New Jersey. art.monospace.com

Promotional graphic for the Be Fort Lee / Main Street Pops Artisan Markets, June 13th, 12–5 PM at Hudson Lights Park, Fort Lee, NJ. The collage features three acrylic paintings: a wooded landscape opening onto a sunlit meadow with a cloudy blue sky; a forest path bathed in bright yellow-green light filtering through dark tree trunks; and a red barn and stone farmhouse on an open green field under a blue sky with wispy clouds. A photograph of pink flowers, orchids, a perfume bottle, and a kraft paper bag is also included. A stamp graphic reads “I’m a Vendor!”

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Jun 6

Been replenishing my stock for summer market season. Next up is Fort Lee, NJ, Saturday June 13. Trail in Teaneck Creek Conservancy, left, and Meadowlands Sunset, right. Acrylic on panel, 12”x9”. More at art.monospace.com #art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #landscapeArt #NewJersey

Acrylic painting of a dirt path winding through a grove of trees. The trees have pale trunks and green canopies. Green grass and low shrubs border both sides of the path. Light breaks through the trees in the background.

Acrylic painting of a body of water reflecting an orange and yellow sky. Streaks of dark grey-blue clouds cross the upper portion. Dark silhouettes of reeds and cattails line the foreground and left edge. A dark treeline runs across the middle distance.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Jun 2

Fritz en Lima. The peanut gallery.

Two cats sitting on a wooden surface indoors. In the foreground, a large dark tabby cat faces the camera directly. Behind it, a smaller calico cat with white, orange, and tabby markings also faces the camera. The background shows a yellow wall, cluttered shelves with papers and photos, and a window with blinds.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· May 23

My friend Dirk, from a 2011 reference photo. Acrylic on panel, 9”x12” art.monospace.com #art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #portrait

A painted portrait of a man with short dark hair, his gaze directed downward, wearing a dark jacket over a light blue collared shirt. The background is an out-of-focus pattern of green and white foliage, rendered in loose brushstrokes. The painting is signed in the lower right corner.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· May 23

Happy World Goth Day! Here’s a picture of yours truly in East Berlin, 1986. #WorldGothDay

A young person with light, curly hair wearing a dark blazer and white shirt sits on a beige carpeted floor in an interior space with warm golden-brown wooden paneling and vertical slats. A dark rope or cable runs diagonally across the upper portion of the frame. The background shows additional wooden architectural elements and vertical divisions creating a structured, modernist interior environment with muted warm tones throughout.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· May 21

A work in progress: self portrait with hat (grisaille underpainting.) Acrylic on panel, 9”x12”. art.monospace.com #art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #portrait #grisaille #selfPortrait

A small painting on a wooden easel, illuminated by a black gooseneck lamp. The painting depicts a bust-length figure facing forward, rendered entirely in black, white, and grey tones. The figure wears a light-colored wide-brimmed hat with a dark band, a dark high-collared garment, small round eyeglasses, and a mustache with a small beard. The painting surface is mounted on a larger wooden board covered in layered paint marks and color tests in blue, red, green, brown, and other colors. In the foreground on a paint-stained canvas drop cloth are a glass jar of milky liquid, a squeeze bottle labeled Golden OPEN, a white palette with grey paint mixtures, several brushes including two long-handled brushes, tubes of Golden OPEN acrylic paint, and paint markers. Additional art supplies, books, and shelving are visible in the background.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· May 20

Grote broer (Big brother) Acrylic on panel, 9”x12” art.monospace.com #art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #portrait

A realistic painted portrait of a man smiling slightly and looking directly at the viewer. He wears a muted blue-gray shirt and stands outdoors in front of a brick wall and dense green foliage. The painting uses soft brushwork with careful attention to facial highlights and warm skin tones, while the background is looser and more impressionistic. Natural daylight creates strong contrast across the face, emphasizing the forehead, cheeks, and chin. The composition is tightly cropped around the head and shoulders, giving the portrait an intimate and confident presence.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· May 16

Tune in this evening at 6pm eastern for an hour of crunchy rock and roll and cringey euro trash, handpicked by @laminda.bsky.social and yours truly.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· May 15

Come find me on Washington Street this Sunday from 11 to 6, for one of Hoboken's best outdoor events. I'll have original paintings on hand — a great chance to see the work in person before anything goes online, and save on shipping costs.

Side-by-side image. On the left, a man stands in front of an outdoor art festival booth on a sunny day. He wears a black bowler-style hat, sunglasses, a dark vest over a light shirt, brown pants, and boots. Framed landscape paintings are displayed behind him under a canopy tent. A small chalkboard sign beside the booth reads, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. — Picasso.”

On the right is a colorful promotional poster for the Hoboken Arts & Music Festival. The poster features a stylized city skyline, bright pink sunburst rays, and large yellow lettering reading “Arts & Music Festival.” Event details list May 17th, 11 AM–6 PM, on Washington Street, with a rain date of May 31st. Sponsor logos appear along the bottom.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· May 13

This Saturday from 6 to 7, tune in for the return of The Mister Ferocious Radio Hour, a drop-in radio show for WFMU's Rock 'n Soul Radio stream. @laminda.bsky.social and I have prepared another exquisite playlist full of obscure crunchy rock and roll and cringey Euro trash. wfmu.org/rocknsoulradio

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Apr 22

This was quite a challenge. One face in shadow, the other in direct sunlight. Overall I’m pleased with how this turned out. Glazed grisaille, acrylic on canvas, 14”x11”. More at art.monospace.com #art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #grisaille #glazing #portraitPainting

A painted portrait on canvas depicting a child and their mother shown from the shoulders up, their faces close together and centered in the composition. The child, on the left, has short dark hair with bangs, dark eyes, and a slight smile, wearing a navy and yellow horizontal-striped shirt. The mother, on the right, has straight medium-brown hair parted in the middle and a serious, tender expression, wearing a dark jacket. The background is very dark, nearly black, with subtle warm tones toward the left. The painting is signed in the lower left corner with the artist’s signature. The canvas is propped on a light wood dresser with gray-painted drawer fronts, surrounded by several other partially visible canvases leaning against a wall or cabinet behind it.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Apr 18

I’m a visiting artist at the Garden State Art Weekend open studios in the Neumann Leathers Building, 333 Newark Avenue, Hoboken. I’m in Tim Daley’s space on the fifth floor. Galleries are open tonight from 5 to 9, and tomorrow from 1 to 5. Stop by to say hello if you’re in the area!

A photograph of a white gallery wall with two rows of paintings.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Apr 15

M and M. Grisaille underpainting, work in progress. Think I’m getting the hang of this. Acrylic on canvas, 14”x11”. Check art.monospace.com for more.

A painting in progress on a wooden easel in an artist’s studio. The painting is a small-format grisaille portrait in black, white, and gray tones, depicting two figures — a child on the left and an adult on the right — posed close together and facing the viewer. The figures are rendered with loose, expressive brushwork against a near-black background, with highlights in white and light gray defining facial features and hair. A flexible-arm clip light is attached to the top of the easel. In the foreground, a white plastic palette holds mixed paints in black, brown, gray, and white. Surrounding the palette on a tan cloth-covered work surface are several paint tubes, a glass jar with brushes and tools, a palette knife, paint rags, and small bottles including a red-capped jar and a white squeeze bottle. The easel’s wooden surfaces are heavily stained with accumulated paint in multiple colors. In the background, shelves with books and art supplies are visible, softly out of focus.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Apr 14

Self portrait, acrylic on panel. 9”x12”. art.monospace.com

A portrait painting in progress displayed on a wooden tabletop easel in a cluttered artist’s studio. The painting depicts a middle-aged man with shoulder-length gray-brown hair and a mustache, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt, set against a warm orange-yellow background. The painted panel is mounted on a larger piece of board that shows gestural brushwork in blues, oranges, reds, and greens extending beyond the edges of the panel. A clip-on lamp is attached to the top of the easel, and a tablet device is mounted to the right side. In the foreground is a white ceramic palette with smears of red, yellow, pink, and brown paint, a glass jar containing milky white liquid, and several acrylic paint bottles and tubes. The background shows a bookshelf, additional art supplies, and studio furniture in soft focus.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Apr 8

The grisaille after a night of refining. Really digging these open acrylics.

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Monochrome painted portrait of an older man with a receding hairline and a full mustache, shown from the chest up against a neutral background. He wears a white shirt and dark jacket, with reading glasses hanging on a cord around his neck. The lighting emphasizes wrinkles on his forehead and around his eyes, giving him a serious, contemplative expression. Visible brushstrokes and canvas texture add a traditional painted quality.

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𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Apr 8

I liked how the portrait of my brother came out, so here is the grisaille for my next piece. I’m using slow-drying Golden Open acrylics to give myself time to get this underpainting just right. When I come back from Pittsburgh this weekend it should be dry enough to apply the glazes.

A studio work-in-progress photograph taken from above, showing a wooden easel mounted with a grisaille portrait painting in progress. The portrait depicts a man with shoulder-length dark hair and a mustache, rendered in blue-gray tones against a light background, wearing dark clothing. The painting is mounted on a wooden board that shows visible underpainting or earlier compositional marks in blue, red, yellow, and other hues around the portrait. In the foreground on a gray canvas drop cloth sits a ceramic palette with wet blue and gray paint, two tubes of Golden Open acrylic paint (visible “OPEN” labeling), a brush, and a second palette or paper surface with blue-gray paint marks. A black lamp extends from the upper left. The wooden work surface behind and surrounding the easel shows signs of heavy use, with paint marks, stains, and accumulated studio wear.

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𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Apr 5

Wiendelt and me, acrylic on panel, 14”x11”. art.monospace.com

A warm-toned painting of two long-haired men, one in the foreground facing forward and the other slightly behind and to the right, leaning in at an angle. Their faces are rendered with expressive brushwork and strong highlights, dominated by reds, oranges, and yellows that suggest dramatic lighting. The background is a glowing orange gradient, enhancing the intensity of the scene. The foreground figure has a calm, direct expression, while the figure behind appears relaxed, with a faint smile and a casual posture, wearing a dark jacket. The overall mood is intimate and slightly theatrical, with bold color contrasts and a painterly texture.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Apr 1

Closing time, Desmond’s Tavern on Park Avenue South. Reference photo from May 2005. Acrylic on MDF panel, 8”x10”. Available at art.monospace.com #art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #nightlife #landscapeArt #urbanSketching #NewYorkCity

A painting of two figures embracing on a dark urban sidewalk outside a bar at closing time. A third figure wearing a hat stands in the shadows of the entrance to the left. Storefronts are lit by interior light from the pub, a green sign partially reading “ERN” at upper left, and a red-and-white sign to the right. The palette is predominantly deep brown and black, punctuated by amber, red, and yellow-green from the signage and spilling light.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Mar 27

Share your snow ❄️ art!

A painting showing a view towards sunset at Mill Creek Marsh, in the New Jersey Meadowlands near Secaucus. A snow covered path next to a body of water leads towards a golden sliver of sunlight on the horizon.

Casein on paper, 10”x8”.
Available at art.monospace.com

#art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #penAndInk #landscapeArt #urbanSketching #NewJersey

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Mar 20

A few glazed grisaille nocturnes. I like how this technique works on urban night scenes. Will have to try some landscapes next. Acrylic on mdf panels, 11”x14”. #art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #UnionCity #landscapeArt #urbanSketching #NewJersey art.monospace.com

A painting of a car wash facility at night. A large illuminated yellow sign reading “MARTIN CAR WASH” in red block letters spans the width of the building, lit from above by a row of white lights. Beneath the sign, a wide open bay reveals a brightly lit interior. A dark SUV is parked to the left; a white SUV is visible to the right. Two figures stand in the center of the bay, facing the interior. The wet forecourt reflects white light in streaks. The surrounding area is in deep shadow.

A painting of an urban street corner at night. A large yellow traffic signal showing a red light hangs in the upper left. A three-story brick corner building occupies the center, its ground floor occupied by a commercial establishment with a red-lettered sign, partially legible, and illuminated storefront windows. Additional lit storefronts extend along the left side of the building. Overhead wires cross diagonally across the composition. Multiple traffic and street light fixtures glow yellow-green against the black sky. A white sedan and dark vehicles are parked along the curb in the foreground. A crosswalk is visible at lower center.

A painting of a city street corner at night. A three-story brick building with decorative window surrounds and a dentilled cornice dominates the upper right. At street level, a small commercial structure with a bright red awning and white-lit display windows occupies the corner. A yellow traffic signal showing a red light hangs at upper left. Overhead wires cross the dark sky. Two dark SUVs are parked along the curb to the right; additional parked vehicles are visible at the far left. A wide intersection with white crosswalk markings occupies the foreground. A small tree is visible beside the corner building.

Monochromatic underpainting for the previous painting. This so-called grisaille becomes the foundation for multiple thin layers of glazed transparent color. The process reminded me a lot of colorizing black and white photographs.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Mar 18

Thérèse Schwartze (1851–1918) was a highly sought-after Dutch portrait painter, on par with contemporaries like Sargent and Zorn. This self-portrait is made in pastel, her signature medium. Compare the smooth tactility of her face and the sketchy, almost scratchy background. tinyurl.com/bddjbr94

A bust-length self-portrait in pastel of a young person with voluminous, loosely curled brown hair swept upward. The subject wears round, wire-rimmed eyeglasses and faces the viewer with a slight turn, mouth closed. They are dressed in a dark garment at the neckline, fastened with a round brooch, and draped in a large, loosely wrapped shawl or scarf in bright yellow-gold. The background is dark and loosely rendered in deep blue, brown, and black tones with visible, gestural pastel strokes. The face is rendered with greater finish and detail than the surrounding areas. The work is executed in pastel with expressive, visible strokes throughout the clothing and background.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Mar 14

Teaneck Creek, Teaneck Creek Conservancy. Acrylic on panel, 12”x9” art.monospace.com #art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #landscapeArt #Teaneck #NewJersey

A painting of a wooded wetland scene. Tall, dark-trunked trees rise vertically through the composition, their reflections visible in a shallow, still waterway that winds through the center and right of the picture plane. Dense low vegetation — rendered in mottled blue-greens, gray-greens, and white highlights suggesting leaf clusters or flowering plants — fills the foreground and middle ground on both sides of the water. The background opens into a sunlit clearing with bright yellow-green grasses or reeds, contrasting with the darker, shadowed interior of the woodland. Dappled light filters through the canopy, creating warm yellow-gold accents on tree bark and foliage. The canvas texture is visible throughout. The overall palette moves from deep shadow browns and cool greens in the foreground to luminous yellow-greens in the distance.

𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝@hensbreet· Mar 12

Teaneck Creek Nature Reserve, Bergen County, NJ. Acrylic on panel, 12”x9” Available at art.monospace.com #art #artSky #fineArt #acrylic #landscapeArt #Teaneck #NewJersey