Paintings and drawings by Hens Breet
I’m Hens Breet, a painter and illustrator based in Hudson County, New Jersey. My work draws inspiration from the immediate landscape around me—from city streets and river views to nearby parks and wooded trails. Working in gouache, casein, acrylic, and pen and ink, I explore landscapes, cityscapes, and the quieter details of the natural world. In addition to painting and sketching, I create digital illustrations and interactive projects that give form to stories and ideas.
This website offers a place to view recent work, purchase originals directly, learn about upcoming exhibitions, events, and markets, and find details about commissions and art classes.
Only a few days left! September 14 – October 15, 2026. Fifty artists, fifty storefronts in downtown Union Township, NJ. You can find my pieces at Unity Bank on Stuyvesant Ave.
Saturday & Sunday October 17-18, 10am-5pm. Fort Lee Historic Park. Free admission.
Saturday & Sunday November 7-8, Neuman Leathers Building, Observer Highway. Details to be announced.
Offering prints on demand rather than in bulk reduces waste and overhead — and passes those savings on to you. Each item is printed by a printer near you as soon as you place your order.
All miniature paintings are now $30 each, with any 3 for for only $80 (or 2 for $55) — discount applied automatically at checkout.
I have a couple of pieces on display at Fork Hill Kitchen, a neighborhood favorite known for its thoughtfully crafted seasonal menu, expertly mixed cocktails, and rotating display of local art.
I’m always having a good time at the Riverview Art & Flea Market. This year’s spring market will take place on Saturday May 2, 10-4pm
I will have a couple of pieces on display at this year’s Garden State Art Weekend, a statewide celebration of art and culture in New Jersey. I’ll be a visiting artists at the Neumann Leather Building in Hoboken, Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19. Details to follow.
Spring is in the air and market season is almost upon us. Watch this space for announcements of where I’ll be vending next. First up is the Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival on Sunday May 17.
My solo exhibition, Reflected Lowlands: Wetlands on the Urban Edge, at the Hoboken Historical Museum’s Upper Gallery concluded March 8. Thanks to everyone who visited, gave feedback, and who took work home. Knowing that my paintings resonate with so many of you keeps me going.
Here’s the conversation I had with museum director Bob Foster on Friday, January 23.
Two of my works were on view as part of The Affordable Art Show at Art House Gallery in Jersey City, from December 5, 2025, through January 24, 2026.
I had a number of pieces on display at The Collective Hoboken from June through December 2025, a Washington Street gallery dedicated to showcasing local artists; the gallery is currently seeking a new location, and the display is temporarily on hold.
I am selling my original art at select local Holiday Markets throughout the North New Jersey area. Check the Markets & Events Page for dates and locations. Here’s a tip: buying art from me in person is cheaper than buying online!
You can now purchase available artworks directly from this site,with secure payments and fast shipping, powered by WooCommerce. I have discontinued my Etsy store.
On November 2, some of my work will be on view and available for purchase at the Hoboken Historic Museum as part of the Hoboken Artists’ Studio Tour.
This October, two of my favorite pieces are on display at Louise And Jerry’s Tavern, a beloved Hoboken institution, as part of Hoboken Art Month Storefront Walk, a citywide celebration of creativity and community.
My work was included in Phantasma, a group exhibition at One Mile Gallery in Kingston, NY, that ran from mid-August through September.