
YANA IVANNIKOVA
Teaching art since 2015
MY STORY
My name is Yana Ivannikova and I am an artist living and working in the Netherlands. My inspiration is always in front of my eyes. Most of my time I paint “en plein air”, standing on Etretat cliffs or in tulip fields, or struggling with wind on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. I am focused on painting sea- and mountainscapes to depict enormous power and energy of these. I am working in different techniques: watercolor, pastels, oils and mixed media. Now I am working a lot in mixed media techniques to combine fluency and freedom of the watercolor and controllable graphical peculiarities of the pastel technique.
My paintings found their new homes in private collections in the USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the UK, Greece, France, Ukraine, and so on.
I am dedicating most of my time to teaching at my art studio in Eindhoven. I offer classes in watercolour, pastels and mixed media.
Since 2020 most the workshops and courses are available online.

Upcoming Events
- Sold OutFri 04 JulA rare chance to paint in Provence again after 7 years! Personalized guidance and plein air techniques. Relaxed experience with fellow artists.
- Sold OutSun 13 JulPaint hortensia flowers in a loose watercolor style, using flowing brushstrokes and soft edges. Instead of focusing on every petal, you will learn how to suggest complexity without overworking and creating 3D effect.
- Thu 24 JulThis retreat is all about taking time for your art and your mindfulness, learning new techniques and enjoying the process of art and hiking alpine trails.
- Wed 03 SeptLearn watercolor techniques step by step, while enjoying an encouraging atmosphere.
- Wed 03 SeptA playful 6-week course to explore color, watercolor techniques and freedom of creation.