Eleanor Seng is a Chapel Hill artist known for her expressive color. An art teacher for many years, she has introduced countless individuals to the world of art, teaching not just technique but something of what it means to have the spirit of the artist. Many of her students have become professional artists, and two of her sons are professional artists. She studied at Wesleyan College in Georgia with Emil Holzhauer, who was a student of Robert Henri. Still true to the philosophy of the Ash Can school, she puts life into her art that is imbued with brilliant color and the strength that derives from her traditional training.

Eleanor's interest include landscape, portrait, figurative, and still life. Her work can be found in many private and corporate collections around North Carolina, and she is associated with North Carolina Craft Gallery in Carrboro, NC.

 

Eleanor Seng was my mentor for fifteen plus years. My relationship with her, and art too, began when I was in the fifth grade taking community art classes in a dusty old Victorian house. She taught me and many others what we know about art, art history, and so much more.

Eleanor Seng passed in 2008 and will be missed by many. These web pages will remain in honor of her memory so that all can enjoy her paintings. SMoore