Hi I'm Zen, and this is my online museum

I love making art. I'm not always sure what I'm doing, but I'm always busy, constantly trying to do something new. I paint, write prose & poetry, and make videos about the process, reaching thousands a month. You can buy/rent my original art or prints, and I'm open to commissions.

Articles

Aaron Douglas's painting 'Aspiration,' a key work of the Harlem Renaissance, depicting silhouetted figures reaching towards a bright future symbolized by a skyscraper and a star.

Art About Dreams: Exploring the Subconscious on Canvas and Beyond

Surrealist landscape painting by Salvador Dalí featuring melting pocket watches draped over various objects in a dreamlike coastal scene.

Art About Time: Exploring Moments, Memory, and the Fourth Dimension

Romantic landscape painting by Thomas Cole titled "The Departure," depicting a radiant, winged figure in a small boat being guided away from a dark, rocky shore towards a brighter, more open landscape at sunset.

Artists Inspired by Nature: Why the Wild Still Captures Our Creative Soul

Collage art portrait of a woman with abstract elements and newspaper clippings.

Ultimate Guide to Collage Art: History, Techniques, Inspiration & Getting Started

Joan Miro painting detail from 1938, featuring a red curved shape and a stylized face with white and yellow elements.

The History of Abstract Art: A Personal Journey & Expanded Guide

Jean-Michel Basquiat's Untitled triptych, a vibrant abstract painting with figures, text, and symbols on yellow, blue, pink, and green panels.

The Silent Language: How Different Cultures Speak Through Symbols in Art - An Artist's Guide

Visitors wearing masks view art at the Tres Fridas Project exhibit inspired by Frida Kahlo.

Famous Living Artists Today: An Artist's Guide to Top Contemporary Stars

Anselm Kiefer painting depicting a long, dark, textured interior hall with columns and a gridded floor, characteristic of his monumental style.

Anselm Kiefer Art: Themes, Materials, Controversies & Legacy - An In-depth Guide

Detail of Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte showing people by the river with sailboats and trees, rendered in pointillism.

Pointillism: Ultimate Guide to the Art Movement, Technique & Legacy

Paintings

365

Drawings

Prints (not selling)

Highlighted

A Hema Lunch

Ideas really are cheap. Good ones aren’t, but I’m simply too shy to do most of the thoughts that pop up in my mind, even if I wish I could. So for now...

Sad man's town

Some people aren’t made to conquer the world. I’m not sure if anyone is. It’s hard to be sure; people will only report on their highlights. My highlig...

Beautiful disturbance

My girlfriend is from a country that doesn’t see snow. So when it started snowing and didn’t stop for hours, it was amazing. She’d seen it two years a...

Silly Bird?

We went outside. For some reason. And I'm sure it was rather cold, as it had been. While you complain a lot about it -- because you're not from here a...

I'm a lizard too, Charlie

My parents mostly have unorthodox friends; I'm not sure why, but I bet you can create a theory behind it -- Charlie could, I'm sure. If it helps clari...

Thailand hut-house

I forgot to write the story belonging to this painting....

Home is

Walking used to be one of my favorite hobbies, but even then, I still liked being home -- making art or using general time-wasters, it’s comfortable. ...

Her family

So for most people, family is everything. And for those who it’s not, it’s mostly not because of the influence of family, anyway. We’re social creatur...

Bekende Bosschenaar: Bad Piano Man

Wherever you live, if you’re at all part of the environment, and it’s hard not to be. You will start noticing people. And to notice someone, they have...

Sleeping next to

I guess this is a love story, and before reading a story, I like knowing the author's biases. So here are mine: I'm a fraud, I don't understand feelin...

Nobody Home

Three weeks ago, only I -- and the insects fast enough to sneak in -- lived in this apartment. Being alone here was synonymous with being complete. Ma...

Small melon

We were in the second grocery store that day -- this is quite normal for our Saturdays now. I'm not sure if 20-year-old me would be surprised if you t...

A Hug For

All of my art is about something. Or at least it is now. Often, they are just excuses to make more art -- that's all I want to do, but they mean somet...

This mirror is stuck

Any good piece of art changes with time, and that's what gives it staying power. Every time you come back to it, especially, and primarily, if your li...

Den Bosch Garage (View)

Now I feel incredibly guilty: I couldn't control myself and painted a different lady from my girlfriend. If she sees or reads this, I want to say: you...

Reviews

Art to buy

Wormpje

I'd been searching for unique 'art to buy' for months, and finally found it here! The diverse collection offers something for every taste, the stories of the art are fun and creative. If you're looking to buy art that truly speaks to you, this is the place.

Best Museum In Den Bosch

Baibua

I've visited most museums in the Netherlands but this is by far the best one—a lot of art, and a unique and intimate setting. If you're visiting Den Bosch I would recommend a visit.

Easy painting

Ms Bee

I was hesitant to try painting again, but this inspired me greatly. The colors are vibrant, and the process was so relaxing. My new piece looks amazing in my living room! If you're looking for beautiful, accessible art, you've found the spot.

Art that transforms your home

Sjak

The artwork has completely transformed my home! I'm blown away by the quality, especially considering how incredibly affordable the prints are. If you're looking for art to make your house more colorful, you're in the right place.

Best experimental artist alive

Valentijn

Consistently changing, and always doing things I've never seen anywhere else. Experimentation for a reason, always going somewhere interesting.

Best painting ideas

Dirk

I was completely stuck for inspiration until I discovered Zen. The collection sparked my creativity like never before. The quality of the art is exceptional, and I'm thrilled with my purchase. I Highly recommend taking for any artist seeking unique and inspiring pieces.