Eva’s Artistic Journey
Eva, born and raised in the picturesque town of Geldrop in Brabant, discovered her passion for drawing at a young age. After moving to Twente at the age of twelve, her focus shifted mainly to her love of equestrian sports, pushing her artistic aspirations into the background.
Although she initially dreamed of a career at art academy or in the equestrian world, life took a different turn. Eva chose to study Art and Technology in Enschede, where she was introduced to electronic art forms.
After graduating, she pursued her interest in horses by obtaining a degree in Equine Management. However, the job opportunities in that field didn’t meet her expectations, leading her to build a career in marketing.
The turning point came when someone close to her encouraged her to pick up her old hobby again. That’s when Eva returned to art—this time through painting rather than drawing. Without any formal training in fine art, she trusted her intuition and began pouring her emotions onto the canvas.
Her early works were met with admiration, which gave her the confidence to keep going. She sold her first pieces and soon had the opportunity to exhibit at Galerie Lambert in Ootmarsum. From that moment on, her art gradually gained recognition, with participation in various exhibitions and her work spreading both nationally and internationally.
Eva’s creative process is an intuitive journey in which she expresses her deepest emotions on canvas. Inspired by nature and her love for flowers and plants, she creates vibrant paintings that evoke powerful feelings.
While Eva is finding her way in the art world, she continues to follow her passion and expand her artistic horizons. She is determined to take her work to new heights and keep touching the world with her talent and creative vision.
Highlights
2019
In the early days of her artistic career, Eva van de Burgt took part in the Topiveiling auction organized by the Dutch software company Topicus. The proceeds went to the KWF (Dutch Cancer Society). One of her first paintings was successfully auctioned, resulting in a donation of €4,000 to the KWF.
2020
In 2020, Eva van de Burgt connected with artist Lambert Oude Wesselink. Shortly afterwards, she held her first exhibition in his gallery in Ootmarsum.
2021
Eva started finding her place more firmly within the Twente art scene. During her exhibition at De Twentse Lijstenmakerij as part of the Open Atelierroute Almelo 2021, she exhibited alongside Theo Hendriksen and Jos Engbersen and was interviewed by local media.
2022
In 2022, Eva’s work reached Dubai—not just her paintings, but she was also commissioned to create a mural on site.
2023
Eva had long dreamed of exhibiting at the Landgoed Twente Fair, but never expected it to happen so quickly. When she met fellow artist Tom de Jong who shared the same dream, it soon became reality.
Fellow Artists
Stronger Together in Art
In the world of art, collaboration is a powerful driving force. I feel grateful and excited to share this artistic journey with a number of wonderful fellow artists, art educators, and providers of exhibition spaces and materials. Together we explore new creative possibilities and inspire each other to grow. Feel free to take a look at the list—you might find a valuable connection for your own artistic path or wishes.
GALLERIES & EXHIBITION SPACES
KUNST PUNT ALMELO / Almelo
TMZ MEULENBELT / Almelo
GENERATIETUINEN WIERDEN / Wierden
KUNSTMARKT TUINDORP / Hengelo
GALERIE LAMBERT / Ootmarsum
GALERIE K.U.T. / Hengevelde
LANDGOED TWENTE FAIR / De Lutte
KUNSTWERKPLAATS DE MOLLERWERF / Hengelo
GALERIE DVA / Enschede
GALERIE ART BRUT KIK / Ootmarsum
SUPPLIERS
TWENTSE LIJSTENMAKERIJ / André Heijink
TOTAL ARTIST EMMEN / Bas Blom
BOEKWINKEL BIJ DE AA / Israa Abdullatif
ARTISTIC EDUCATION
KREVO / Rob Koenders













