Who we are

Since 2006, Luckie Art Studio has been dedicated to providing high-quality, systematic art education and hands-on studio learning for children and teenagers aged 4–18 in the Greater Boston area. For nearly two decades, we have accompanied and nurtured thousands of young artists, supporting them as they explore, grow, and express themselves through art.

We design personalized art curriculms based on each student’s age, cognitive development, interests, and individual goals. Through careful guidance, we help children learn to observe the beauty of the world while cultivating their imagination and creativity. Under the instruction of our professional teachers, students systematically explore a wide range of artistic media and creative practices, including pencil and charcoal drawing, colored pencils, soft and oil pastels, markers, pen and ink, watercolor, traditional Chinese painting, acrylic and oil painting, printmaking, collage, mixed-media and 3D creation, as well as design, illustration, digital art, photography, and film production.

We encourage students to apply what they learn in meaningful ways—by participating in state, national, and international art competitions, and by preparing strong portfolios for private school and university applications. More importantly, we believe that art should extend beyond the page and become a way for children to understand the world and give back to society. Since 2022, our studio has established a youth art volunteer program with over one hundred student members, engaging them in impactful community-based art service projects that bring positive change through creativity and action.

At Luckie Art Studio, our teaching philosophy centers on providing every child who loves art with the guidance and support best suited to them. Whether art becomes a lifelong passion or a future profession, our warm and structured approach helps students build confidence while developing aesthetic awareness, imagination, and creativity. Along the way, students naturally cultivate focus, perseverance, and a strong inner motivation for growth.

Welcome to Luckie Art Studio.
Here, you are not simply joining an art studio—you are becoming part of a joyful, imaginative, supportive, and caring artistic family.

Meet the Team

  • Yue Zheng

    Yue Zheng is the founder of Luckie Art Studio and an award-winning art educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. Trained from a young age, she graduated at the top of her class from Nanjing University of the Arts, receiving the Liu Haisu Highest Honor Award and a First-Class Scholarship. She previously taught at nationally recognized fine arts institutions in China, earning top honors in regional and provincial teaching competitions. Since founding Luckie Art Studio in the United States, she has guided students ages 4–17 to success in statewide, national, and international art competitions, while earning multiple national and international awards for excellence in art education.

  • Ian Wang

    Ian Wang is a filmmaker and stop-motion animator from Lexington, Massachusetts, whose work explores extreme psychologies at the intersection of comedy and horror. A 2025 graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a major in Film, Animation, and Video, he is a visual storyteller with a strong foundation in directing, videography, photography, editing, digital effects, graphic design, and stop-motion animation. He has directed and produced award-winning short films for the New Legacy Cultural Center and continues to develop work that blends live action with stop-motion.

  • Ana Meli Olivo

    Ana Meli is an experienced art educator with over five years of teaching experience, specializing in high-quality visual arts instruction for elementary and middle school students. Her teaching practice integrates multicultural curricula that connect art with history and social movements, emphasizing both creative skill-building and critical awareness. Through a positive, student-centered approach, she nurtures individual talents and passions while supporting artistic and personal growth. Working across digital and traditional formats, she is committed to creating inclusive learning environments that empower young artists to develop confidence, technical proficiency, and a strong creative voice.

  • Cindy Xia

    Cindy Xia is an art student, designer, and studio art teacher whose practice bridges illustration, graphic design, and education. Working across digital and traditional media, her work explores visual clarity, craft, and accessibility through pattern design, character illustration, typography, and publication design. Alongside her studio practice, she teaches art to students of diverse ages and backgrounds, using creative making as a tool for confidence, expression, and community engagement. Her work is informed by a strong foundation in realist drawing and painting, technical fluency across contemporary digital tools, and a commitment to art as both a personal and shared experience.

  • Eleanor Wang

    Eleanor Wang is a studio artist and educator trained in Jewelry & Metalsmithing at the Rhode Island School of Design (BFA, 2016–2020). Her practice centers on drawing and painting, with a focus on colored pencil, oil painting, charcoal, and soft pastel. She has extensive experience teaching youth and adults, including portfolio preparation, summer programs, and adult drawing and acrylic painting courses. Her work is grounded in strong observational skills and traditional techniques, shaped by a history of national and international awards in drawing and illustration during her formative years.