
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.
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My paintings found their new homes in private collections in the USA, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the UK, Greece, France, Ukraine, and so on.
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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
- Wed, 07 MayWatercolor and Hedonistic retreat happening at a beautiful Spanish Villa!
- Wed, 04 JunA rare chance to paint in Provence again after 7 years! Personalized guidance and plein air techniques. Relaxed experience with fellow artists.
- Fri, 02 MayThis three-day intensive course is designed for participants to deepen their understanding of form, light, and color in soft pastel. The program is structured to gradually increase in complexity, with practical exercises and live demonstrations by instructor Olena Duchene
- Sold OutSat, 01 MarExplore the beauty of spring flowers using the wet-on-wet technique, creating soft, flowing petals and vibrant color transitions
- Sun, 09 MarThis session we will focus on capturing the beauty of spring blooms using the wet-on-wet technique
- Sun, 13 AprThe wet-on-wet watercolor technique is characterized by its spontaneous and flowing nature and enables atmospheric expressions to be created. By balancing large, abstract surfaces and vivid details, moods are captured in an emotional way. The spontaneity of the flowing watercolor stimulates creativi
- Sold OutSat, 25 JanThis 10-lesson watercolor course helps kids use their creativity while mastering the fundamentals of painting. Through fun themes like animals and magical landscapes, young artists will explore color theory, brush techniques and composition in an engaging and approachable way.
- Sold OutFri, 24 JanThis enhanced 10-lesson watercolor course not only covers creativity but provides deeper learning opportunities with extended 90-minute classes. The extra time allows young artists to practice techniques, receive personalized guidance and fully develop their skills in different areas.