10 Places Where you can Buy Spectacular Maze Art

I am always looking for interesting maze art. Someday I hope to open a museum dedicated to mazes and this feels like research for me. Below you will find 10 different sites where you can find all types of maze and labyrinth art from around the world. I have highlighted some particular artists and pieces that caught my eye, but because some of these are originals I needed to be more general in my linking. Nothing worse than praising a piece of artwork and then having a broken link !

Here are 10 sites I recommend for buying (or at least looking for) maze art :

In alphabetical order:

  • Art.com - they own the keyword for buying art. But, how do they do on maze and labyrinth art ? A miss. I did not find anything interesting on the site with those searches beyond some nice photos of historical labyrinths like the Chartres Labyrinth and similar labyrinths in natural outdoor settings.

  • Artfinder - has over 100,000 artists and 1 million pieces of art on its platform.

    • Michael E. Voss - Has a set of black and white mazes (called labyrinth #x) that measure 45x45 and which use white space between sections to make the maze more interesting. He also has a few in color, with my favorite being labyrinth #13 !

  • ArtPal - the site advertises that it has over 244K artists on the site. Does it have maze art ? It does ! Here are my 4 favorite. You can find a few other pieces here and there with a search.

    • Jenna Marotta plays around with mazes drawn over colorful backgrounds

    • The Artist MSG has some wonderful mazes of animals and abstract scenes that you must see !

    • Doug (Doug091478) has 2 hand drawn doodle mazes

    • Breskin has only one maze and it looks like my on line versions but with a bit more style !

  • Artsy - they are the world’s largest online seller of fine art with over 1 million pieces of artwork from 100K artists. Because it is fine art the prices are higher than normal (for me). A simple search for “maze” on the site gave me a lot of results (1200+ at the time) but after going through 10 pages I gave up looking for interesting pieces. “Labyrinth”, however gave some interesting results ! Fine art means the inventory changes as things are sold/listed for sale since these are often one of a kind pieces !

    • Ted Lawson - currently has 2 large “white labyrinth’” pieces for sale that I love. If I had a maze art museum I would want one for it !

  • Etsy - I assume you know the site. The best part about it is you can buy all types of products like jewelry, prints, games, and clothing. Because these items change very often here are my 3 favorite searches:

  • Fine Art America - What i really like about this site is the search engine. Typing in mazes gets you many results that I found interesting

  • Saatchi Art - Features over 47K original artworks from artists from all over the world. I found a lot of 1 off maze and labyrinth pieces but no dedicated artist during my searches. I really like what I found here and this is worth a deep search if you want a maze/labyrinth inspired piece.

  • Sean C Jackson - The artist now hosts prints of his work. I like the prints, but if you like branded artwork you can also purchase one of his themed books like Star Wars, Marvel, Disney Parks and the Spiderverse !

  • Twobraids - features the maze art of K Lars Lohn. I suggest reading his story and artist statement, and then buy one of his many beautiful prints !

  • UGallery - As of today there is no maze or labyrinth art…but I included it because items change on these sites often and a search here tomorrow will be different than today.

Good luck in your search ! I hope you find what you are looking for !

While you are here, check out some of my maze art !

logos of sites selling artwork

Weekly Hard Maze #38

Each Saturday I post a new hard maze with all of them sitting in the Hard Maze Archive. I will try to post a variety of maze types to keep things interesting.

Weekly Hard Maze #38 - Mega Dot Maze

Solution will be in the archive. Download is below.

Weekly Hard Maze #38 - Mega Dot Maze
download the dot maze

If you solved that maze quickly and want to try some of my archival hard mazes, these posts should do the trick:

12 Frequently Asked Questions About Mazes with Answers

Here are the 12 most frequently asked questions about mazes. I am going to attempt to answer each. First the list of questions.

  1. What is a maze?

  2. What are the different types of mazes?

  3. How did mazes originate?

  4. What are the benefits of solving mazes?

  5. How do you solve a maze?

  6. What is the world's largest maze?

  7. What is the most difficult maze in the world?

  8. What is the difference between a maze and a labyrinth?

  9. Why are mazes so popular?

  10. What is the future of mazes?

  11. Are mazes easier to solve backwards ?

  12. How are corn mazes made ?

If you got tripped up on question #8, you might prefer the blog post:

10 of the Most Frequently asked Questions about Labyrinths, with Answers

Here are some additional details about each of these questions, with answers to each ! :

 

What is a maze?

A maze is a complex network of paths that are designed to be difficult to navigate. The goal of a maze is to navigate through the network of interconnected paths, avoiding the dead-ends along the way. Mazes can be made from a variety of materials, including corn, wood, stone, hedges, or drawn on a piece of paper.

 

What are the different types of mazes?

There are a few ways to answer this question:

  • There are two main types of mazes: unicursal mazes and multicursal mazes. Unicursal mazes have only one path that leads from the beginning to the end and they are called labyrinths. Multicursal mazes have multiple paths that can lead to the end, with some paths leading to dead ends.

  • Or, you can look at all the different types of labyrinths and mazes I rote about in my blog post 44 Different Types of Mazes and Labyrinths. That list includes things like what a Caerdroia Labyrinth is, or an Arrow Maze, or a Tilted Ball Maze, each with examples !

  • Or, you can categorize mazes as existing in the physical world (like a corn maze, hedge maze, water maze, laser maze) or mazes that are on a piece of paper and shown from above.

 

How did mazes originate?

The earliest mazes were created in ancient Egypt and Greece. The first recorded labyrinth comes from Egypt in the 5th century BC (labyrinths were seen before mazes). They were often used for religious rituals and as symbols of the journey of life. Mazes were also used in ancient Rome as training grounds for soldiers. Mazes did not become popular until during the Renaissance when the first garden mazes appeared in Venice, Italy.

 

What are the benefits of solving mazes?

I think think is a common search because you want to believe that solving mazes is difficult, but enjoyable and you think to yourself- wait - this must be healthy right ? I found that there are 6 Benefits of Solving Mazes that you can read about in the link or just use this list: 1. Improves Problem-Solving Skills 2. Enhances Spatial Recognition 3. Boosts Patience and Persistence 4. Builds Hand-Eye Coordination 5. Reduces Stress and Anxiety 6. Provides a Fun and Engaging Activity

 

How do you solve a maze?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best way to solve a maze will vary depending on the type of maze. Personally, I came up with 8 methods, 4 each depending on what type of maze it is, physical or seen from above (on a screen or on paper for example). You can read about the options shown in the summary below in more detail in my blog post about solving mazes.

  • 8 MAZE SOLVING METHODS (STRATEGY)

    • 4 METHODS FOR PHYSICAL MAZES SOLVED FROM THE INSIDE

    • 4 METHODS FOR MAZES VIEWED FROM ABOVE

  • 5 COMMON MAZE SOLVING OPTIONS (HOW YOU DO IT)

  • 2 CHEAT CODES TO SOLVE MAZES

 

What is the world's largest maze?

The answer to this question changes often as new, larger mazes are always being built ! And some claim to be the largest with qualifiers that confuse (adding a very specific word - like the largest bamboo maze in the world).

Another interesting framing of this question - Do you mean largest size of the maze - or do you mean longest pathway needed in order to solve the maze ? This is how search engines get tricked into giving many different answers !

The world's largest hedge maze is the Yancheng Dafeng Dream Maze in Yancheng, Jiangsu, China. It covers an area of 35,596.74 square meters (383,160.12 square feet) and has a total path length of 9,457.36 meters (31,028 feet 1 inch). The maze is made of shrubbery and is designed in the shape of a giant elk. It took over 100 days to build and opened to the public in 2018.

 

What is the most difficult maze in the world?

The most difficult maze in the world is a matter of opinion, but some contenders include:

 

What is the difference between a maze and a labyrinth?

A maze is a complex network of paths that can have multiple solutions. A labyrinth is a unicursal maze, meaning that there is only one path that leads from the beginning to the end and if you follow the path you will arrive at your destination. Labyrinths are often used for religious rituals and meditation. I thought it would be fun to ask some questions to help you determine what you are looking at: 16 RULES TO DETERMINE IF SOMETHING IS A MAZE OR A LABYRINTH.

maze vs. labyrinth comic strip
 

Why are mazes so popular?

Mazes are popular for a number of reasons. They are fun and challenging, and they can be used for a variety of purposes, including entertainment, education, and religious rituals. Mazes can also be a great way to exercise the brain and improve problem-solving skills. Mazes also give the solver something to focus on that can be meditative.

 

What is the future of mazes?

Mazes remain popular today, and they are being used in new and innovative ways. I explored how AI did with creating mazes and I was not impressed, but I think once they get trained, AI will create some interesting things (What I learned using AI to make maze art) . Mazes are currently being used in therapy and education, and if it works, expect that to expand. I believe that mazes will continue to be popular in the future, and I am excited to see how they are used in new and creative ways. And don’t forget gaming (The 12 Most Important Retro Maze Video Games to Lose a Day With) where we have maze games like Pac-Man and of course Minecraft. What happens in gaming as virtual reality becomes more popular ?

 

Are mazes easier to solve backwards ?

Yes, mazes are typically easier to solve backwards. But as someone who designs mazes, I can counteract this by designing a maze a few ways. 1 - I can design the maze from both directions. 2 - I can make the maze an actual entrance/exit maze that can be solved in either direction. 3 - I can design a maze where you are not sure which is the start and which is the goal. Here are some examples: In the first you choose where to start and where to end the maze. In the second arrow maze I give you a possible start and goal, but only one way is correct.

 

How are corn mazes made ?
They are designed digitally and cut into the field (or planted) using GPS coordinates. If you need a corn maze designed in the US you should check out: The Ultimate Directory of Maze and Labyrinth Builders: The Top 13 Builders in the world which includes 6 corn maze designers ! Here is a good video explaining some of the behind the scenes work !

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Codebox maze generator review

Today we have a new maze generator to review. I think you are going to like this one because it has so much more functionality than most I have seen online.

I will be using the same format I have used for my review of the top maze generators and am adding this review to the main blog post. If you are not familiar with that post I will look at what shapes of maze are available, the cell types, size, choices to start and end the maze, is the solution given and can you download it. Let’s get to the site review.

CODEBOX

Shapes: 4+ : Square, Circle, Triangular Grid, Hexagonal Grid. While there are 4 main types you can also create an infinite number of shapes using the mask feature !!

Cell types: 3: Square, Hexagons, Triangles

Width and Height: 2 - 50 for squares and hexagons, Triangles from 4-85 width to 2-50 height, and circles can have 30 layers

Start/end: 4 choices: None, Top to Bottom, Left to Right, Hardest entrance/exit

Solution generated: Yes

Downloads available: Yes, as an SVG file.

What this site does best:

Of all the sites I reviewed this is one of only 2 sites with Circular maze generation. It is also the site with the most flexibility in creating shapes. You can create a distance map that shows how far the point is from the entrance. The generator offers a choice of 10 different algorithms to generate the maze. You can also solve these mazes on screen using your mouse and keyboard (Hit the PLAY button in the right menu). You can also choose to watch the maze generate (In the right panel choose SHOW ALGORITHM STEPS instead of Instant Mazes) !

Examples: Starting in the top left corner a simple 20x20 maze, a hexagonal grid maze, a circular maze, and a shape I made myself using the mask feature. I also suggest you check out the examples given on the site.

4 Codebox maze examples

Here is a look at an example of a distance map. From the bottom entrance in green to the top exit in red (generally).

Codebox distance map example

I couldn’t resist making a “do you” maze using the mask feature.

DOYOU maze from Codebox website

TIP: I spent some time playing with the mask feature and should note that you should adjust the size of the maze before creating the mask (and every other option for that matter). The default when I first played with masks was a 10x10 square - not much space to work with creatively. I adjusted this to 20x20 to give myself more room to work on the mask ! Here is a random shape I made using the mask feature - not sure what it is - but that’s a good thing - you have a lot of flexibility to work with !

20x20 maze shape from codebox example

I also should mention that this site is a good way to understand the maze making algorithms better. I generated a maze using all 10 types to see how they look different, but the real learning is done by watching them be made. Here is a comparison of each algorithms generation of a 20x20 square maze (click to see a larger version of each). You’ll notice most of them do not look like mazes a human would design. There are too many wasted spaces and erratic pathways. These are most easy to see in square mazes, with other shapes looking more natural.

This is an excellent website for generating mazes. When I first reviewed this website 2022 I really liked it. I’m not sure anything has changed since then, and to me that is a good thing ! This website works and I recommend it.