This is where your worth becomes visible

Original paintings and fine art prints
by artist Merel Alphenaar.

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Welcome

I create original paintings and fine art prints.
Work that is about inner strength, growth, and taking up space.

In addition to my paintings, I develop small creative products.
Ways to get started yourself and make room for creativity again.

Original paintings

portrait series

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early collection

The beginning of my story
These paintings are the beginning of my journey as an artist.
They show how I started out, curious, searching, and with a great sense of what really matters.

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exclusive fine art print

This print is now exclusively available in two different sizes. Hand-finished with 23K gold leaf, signed, and with a certificate of authenticity. Limited edition, so be quick.


New: Landing in Color – Hand-embellished with 23k gold leaf


Who this is for

For you if you organize, care for others, and are always on the go.
If you long for a small something in your home that brings peace or strength.
Something that simply says: you matter too.

Handmade details, museum-quality print.
Limited edition.

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About the Artist

I am Merel Alphenaar, an artist from Gouda. I create paintings in which I can express my emotions. They are often about strength and growth. I enjoy working in different layers with mixed media and oil paint.

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Be inspired by my paintings, stories, and my growth as an artist.
Everything you see here is made with care. Original paintings, limited edition fine art prints, and a place where art and everyday life converge.

My work is created layer by layer. With ink, acrylics, and oil paints.
Sometimes clear, sometimes abstract. But always personal.

You don't have to understand anything here. Just looking is enough. Feeling is allowed. Perhaps even recognizing.

🎨 Looking for art that truly resonates?
Here you'll find original paintings and fine art prints by Merel Alphenaar, an artist from Gouda in the Netherlands.
My style is layered, honest, and gentle. Suitable for your wall, as a personal gift, or as a daily reminder of who you are and are meant to be.

All works are numbered, signed, come with a certificate of authenticity, and are carefully packaged.

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