# The Atelier — Ocean Yang Atelier

Ocean Yang Atelier is a classical academic art studio in Howald, Luxembourg, founded for students who want more than a casual art activity. The atelier is built around careful observation, patient practice, and the belief that strong technique gives artists greater freedom.

Founded in 2019 by Yang Yang, the atelier brings the discipline of traditional European academic training into an intimate Luxembourg studio. Students work from casts, master images, still life, and structured exercises before moving toward more personal work.

## Our Philosophy

We believe that lasting artistic ability is built slowly, through repetition, observation, and rigorous self-examination — not through shortcuts. Every programme at Ocean Yang Atelier is structured around long-term academic progression, giving students the vocabulary to express anything they can see or imagine.

Classes follow the Bargue-style method — the same approach used in the great European academies — combined with realist painting and a gradual, progressive curriculum. Small class sizes (maximum 8 students) mean every student receives individual attention and honest feedback.

## Training focus

### Academic Drawing

Students train the eye through proportion, line, shape, perspective, value, and tonal modelling. Drawing is treated as the foundation for every later artistic direction.

### Bargue-Style Method

Exercises inspired by classical atelier practice teach accuracy, patience, and self-correction: first seeing clearly, then translating that observation with control.

### Realist Painting

Painting classes introduce oil and acrylic technique, color relationships, composition, and the slow construction of form through light and shadow.

### Master Study & Creative Development

Students learn from historical works and gradually connect those lessons to their own subjects, images, and visual voice.

## Progression

1. Observation and measuring
2. Proportion and structure
3. Light, shadow, and volume
4. Color and composition
5. Longer projects and personal expression

## Who it is for

- Beginners who want correct foundations from the start
- Adults returning to drawing or painting with serious intent
- Young students ready for observational training
- Advanced students who want refinement and disciplined feedback

## What makes it different

- Maximum 8 students per class
- Individual corrections within a shared studio rhythm
- A long-term path rather than isolated one-off activities
- A balance of discipline, patience, and personal artistic growth

- Students maximum per class: 8
- Founded: 2019
- Languages spoken: 3

## Contact

- Email: [info@oceanyangatelier.com](mailto:info@oceanyangatelier.com)
- Phone: +352 621383247
- Address: 304a Route de Thionville, 5884 Howald, Luxembourg
- Languages: French, English, Chinese
- Online booking: [https://app.ubindi.com/Yang.Yang](https://app.ubindi.com/Yang.Yang)

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.oceanyangatelier.com/en)
- [The Atelier](https://www.oceanyangatelier.com/en/the-atelier)
- [The Instructor](https://www.oceanyangatelier.com/en/the-instructor)
- [Sketch Drawing](https://www.oceanyangatelier.com/en/classes/sketch-drawing)
- [Realistic Painting](https://www.oceanyangatelier.com/en/classes/realistic-painting)
- [Master Copy](https://www.oceanyangatelier.com/en/classes/master-copy)
- [Children's Art](https://www.oceanyangatelier.com/en/classes/childrens-art)
- [Book a Class](https://www.oceanyangatelier.com/en/book)
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