About us

Create. Transform. Nurture. Inspire.

YoLin Art Studio to inspire and empower local artists, foster an appreciation for art, and provide a therapeutic outlet through creative expression.

Our values

  • Igniting creative passion

    We believe that everyone has a creative fire within. Join us in the studio to explore and unlock your artistic potential.

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  • Fostering growth & community

    Embark on a journey of personal growth through art. We strive to create a studio where creativity transcends boundaries, connecting people to their cultural roots and heritage.

  • Nurturing wellness through art

    Art's most captivating allure is its power to heal. In today's fast-paced world, our studio is an immersive wellness space where every brushstroke and sculpture beckons you to reconnect with your creative soul.

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Yingling Lin

Studio Founder / Fine Artist / Ceramicist

Yingling Lin is a San Francisco-based ceramic sculptor from Taipei, Taiwan. Initially studying Interior Design, she shifted to Fine Arts Sculpture at the Academy of Art University, drawn to clay’s expressive potential.

She has exhibited at the Academy, contributed to public murals, and worked with artists like John Toki and Sara Paloma, gaining expertise in ceramic materials and production. She collaborates with Laguna Clay Company and John Natsoulas Gallery on various projects.

Now, as co-founder of YoLin Art Studio in Oakland, she shares her love for ceramics and teaches wheel-thrown ceramic sculpture at the Academy of Art University.

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Yoyo Hu

Studio Founder / Fine Artist

Yoyo Hu, a Chinese-born sculptor and installation artist, employs both new technologies like 3D printing and traditional sculpting and ceramic techniques to bring her artistic expressions to life.

Yoyo teaches hand-building and wheel-throwing courses at our studio.

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