Minimalist dark blue abstract artwork hanging on white wall.

A contemporary art piece featuring a dark rectangular shape centered on a textured gray background, mounted on a plain white wall.

Abstract painting with horizontal brush strokes in dark green, black, and muted olive tones, mounted on a white wall.

Minimal abstract works by Martine Jansen, where graphic structure, line, and layered color meet in balanced, contemplative co

"I am sensitive to impressions in my surroundings. For example, the colors of morning light can be very inspiring. There are so many nuances in the light.

I find that very moving."

Abstract artwork with dark red and black rectangular sections on a white background.

Abstract painting with vertical color blocks in pink, gray, red, and dark brown.

Abstract soft pastel-colored artwork with green, blue, and gray hues, displayed on a white wall.

Abstract artwork with muted colors of blue, gray, and pink on a white background.

A white book cover with a rectangular abstract artwork in muted colors centered on the front.

An abstract artwork with muted pastel vertical stripes on a white background.

Abstract art with soft pastel colors including yellow, blue, and green, on a white background.

Abstract artwork with muted colors on a white matting.

"For my graphic drawings, I use pastel crayons.

The soft texture of this material slows down the process. I apply layer upon layer, grind the chalk and blend the colors with a brush. It is a technique that has become my own and allows me to work both soft and hard in my compositions."