Lux Aeterna Paris

Lux Aeterna is an art studio located in the heart of Paris, near Place Bastille. The studio offers drawing & painting courses, life drawing sessions as well as immersive drawing and painting workshops for artists of all levels. Situated at 15 rue de Lappe, Paris, Lux Aeterna provides a warm and stimulating environment, ideal for developing drawing and painting skills.

A passion to share

Whether it’s life drawing sessions, intensive workshops, or artistic events, the studio stands out for:

A friendly atmosphere that encourages exchanges between artists,
The professionalism of its instructors,
High-quality equipment for an optimal creative experience.

Our team

Founder of Lux Aeterna Paris.

A graduate of the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts in Russia, St. Petersburg, he has exhibited in several major galleries in Paris (Laurence Esnol Gallery, Mazarine Variations) and abroad, with his works now part of private collections in Europe and the United States.

For many years, he has taught drawing and painting in his studio and collaborated with various art schools. Notably, he has offered courses in drawing, anatomy, and perspective for storyboard training at ECAS in Valence. He also taught academic drawing at Chara Arts School, also in Valence. Recently, he taught drawing at the Figurative Painting School, Milano Painting Academy.

These experiences enrich his artistic practice and nourish his teaching approach. Every course he leads is designed to inspire, encourage, and guide participants in their own artistic journey.

Co-founder at Lux Aeterna Paris.

Dongni was born in China in 1987. She has been passionate about the visual arts since a young age, practicing in her home country before crossing the border at 19 to join the prestigious Academy of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Russia. After eight years of study, she graduated with a Master’s degree at the age of 27.

To better understand contemporary art and its concepts, she decided to move to France, where she studied for two years at the École Supérieure d’Art du Nord Pas-de-Calais. She now lives in France, and her paintings are represented by prestigious galleries in Paris, the United States, and other countries.

A portrait artist, Dongni is a remarkable example of artistic dedication. During her sessions, she encourages participants to go beyond technical gestures and capture the essence and emotion of the subject. Her workshops offer a unique perspective that aligns with Lux Aeterna’s approach: art as both an inner exploration and an outward expression.

Our instructors

Instructor of Lux Aeterna Paris.

Christophe Gabriel is a heritage decorative painter based in Paris, specializing in the creation and restoration of mural paintings and ornamental decorations.

Trained in various prestigious workshops between 1972 and 1986, notably under the guidance of Jacques Lipchitz, Paul Belmondo, and Jean-Pierre Theret, Christophe Gabriel honed his expertise in sculpture, painting, and engraving.

Some of his notable works include monumental frescoes for the city of Orly, participation in film set decorations, and mural paintings in the United States and Kazakhstan. He has also contributed to the restoration of historical decorations for monuments such as the Palace of Versailles, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, and the National Assembly.

In addition to his artistic work, Christophe Gabriel is dedicated to passing on his craft. Since 1995, his commitment to education and the preservation of heritage has made him a respected figure in the field of decorative painting.

Our commitments

Lux Aeterna Atelier is committed to reviving figurative painting, a discipline long overlooked but now passionately and expertly taught by our dedicated team. We strive to provide a rigorous and comprehensive education that empowers you to grow as an artist while preserving your individual style.

Drawing inspiration from Renaissance workshops, we place drawing at the center of our teaching philosophy, distancing ourselves from simplified methods like Bargue’s approach, introduced in the late 19th century. Although visually appealing and easy to teach, its superficiality and narrow scope ultimately hinder an artist’s long-term development.

Our goal is to equip you with the foundational tools needed for a complete artistic practice, even when they require significant dedication to master: anatomy, proportions, perspective, hatching, chiaroscuro, geometry, and spatial visualization.