Eva Wientjes (b. 1994) is a classical figurative painter based in Groningen, the Netherlands.

Her work is the result of two desires: observing and depicting life as accurately as possible, and revealing the conflicting, emotional experience of being a human on this planet.

She began her studies in 2020 at the Florence Academy of Art Sweden, where she was taught nineteenth century drawing- and painting techniques. After she graduated she was hired as Principal Instructor at the same academy. In the winter of 2023 she continued her training through an apprenticeship with the Norwegian painter Odd Nerdrum. Additionally, she completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Art History at the University of Groningen (2020) which contributed to her in-depth knowledge of historical paintings and classical techniques.

Today, she works in her studio in her hometown of Groningen, the Netherlands.

Image credit: Elna Hultinsson

Selected Exhibitions

2025 Online Gallery Pinakoteket

2024 Group Show - Catacombes, Mölndal

2023 Portrait Now! - Museum of National History, Fredriksborg Castle, Hillerød

2023 Monochrome - Gallery Kvarnfallet, Mölndal

2023 STILL LIFE EXHIBITION OF THE CENTURY - Strandverket, Marstrand

2022 Summer Exhibition - Gallery Konstkapellet, Marstrand

Education

2024 Apprenticeship with the Norwegian painter Odd Nerdrum

2020-2023 The Florence Academy of Art, Gothenburg, Sweden - Drawing and Painting Program

2022 The Florence Academy of Art, Gothenburg, Sweden - Écorché Sculpture Course

2017-2020 University of Groningen, The Netherlands - Master Art History

2013-2017 University of Groningen, The Netherlands - Bachelor Art History

Teaching

2023-2025 The Florence Academy of Art, Sweden - Principal Instructor

2022 The Florence Academy of Art, Sweden - Student Teacher