Daniel Heinz (artist name: danh1z) – Contemporary animal painter & acrylic artist (born 2001 in Leipzig)
Daniel Heinz , internationally known under the artist name danh1z , is a contemporary animal painter whose acrylic paintings combine powerful wildlife art with modern expressiveness. His works feature realistic animal portraits combined with abstract, dynamic color fields—detailed in the motif, energetic in the background. This blend of technical precision and emotional depth makes his art sought after worldwide by both art collectors and anyone seeking to purchase original art .
International presence & art collections
danh1z's exclusive animal paintings are found in private and public art collections in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the USA, and South Korea—including New York, Rome, the Diocese of Augsburg, and major cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. Several international art exhibitions —including three in South Korea—underscore the global reach of his work.
Artistic career
His passion for painting developed early on, inspired by his mother's porcelain painting. A pivotal moment was his encounter with Ivan Aivazovsky's "The Ninth Wave," which had a lasting impact on his view of color, light, and movement.
In 2019, Heinz completed his training as a glass and porcelain painter at the Vocational School for Glass and Jewelry in Kaufbeuren. During this time, he created the back-painted glass picture "Heimat," which is now part of the collection of the Diocese of Augsburg.
Painting technique & style
In his family studio, he creates acrylic paintings that combine decades-old glass and porcelain painting techniques with modern acrylic painting . Heinz works with brushes, palette knives, and spray techniques in multiple layers. His animal portraits are not mere depictions—they reveal character, presence, and the invisible connection between humans and animals.
Exhibitions (selection)
- 2025 – Unknown Vibes Art Fair, Dragon City Novotel, Seoul
- 2025 – Berlin Art Prize (painting “Berlin Bear”)
- 2024 – Language of Coexistence, Haegeumgang Theme Museum, Geoje (South Korea)
- 2023 – Life is Art, Haegeumgang Theme Museum, Geoje (South Korea)
- 2019 – Solo exhibition Realism, Kaufbeuren
- 2019 – Desire of Deception, Kaufbeuren
- 2018 – Homeland, Kaufbeuren
- 2010 – Aquarius, Theater Kaufbeuren
Artistic attitude
At the heart of his work is the relationship between humans and nature—expressed through modern animal art , which appears at times powerful and wild, at others quiet and vulnerable. For Heinz, art is a dialogue about perception, respect, and the deep connection to living beings.
Contact & Buy Art
🌐 Website: www.h1z-art.com – Buy original paintings & commission paintings
📷 Instagram: @danh1z
📧 Email: daniel.gejnc@gmail.com