Sally Feng graduated from the Tianjin Institute of Fine Arts in China, where she studied under and was influenced by many well-known artists and teachers. She later continued her studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, graduating Magna Cum Laude. An accomplished oil portraitist, sumi-e artist, and art educator, Ms. Feng has exhibited her work in numerous solo and group shows both nationally and internationally.

Honors and Awards

Ms. Feng has presented her work in 11 solo and group exhibitions across the United States and China. She has received multiple awards from the Sumi-e Society of America’s National Juried Exhibitions, including Best in Show (2017). Among her many accomplishments, she is especially proud of her selection for the distinguished exhibition “Ink Imagists: Modern Ink Paintings” at the Tenri Gallery in Manhattan. This extraordinary show marked the first collaboration of its kind, presenting works by a select group of artists from Japan, Taiwan, and the United States.

Teaching and Leadership

In addition to her achievements as an artist, Ms. Feng has been a dedicated art teacher for many years. She has introduced the traditional sumi-e watercolor technique and its cultural heritage to students across America, and her passion for teaching has only grown over time. She founded Sally Studio Art Center www.sallystudio.org, where she has developed her own teaching philosophy rooted in creativity, discipline, and personal expression.

Under her leadership, her students have earned numerous national awards, helping establish her school as one of the top-ranked art institutions in the country. Many of her students have received national Gold Key and Silver Key honors in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to art education, Ms. Feng has been awarded the Scholastic Educator Golden Key Award twice.

Through both her art and her teaching, Ms. Feng continues to inspire students of all ages to discover their own voices and embrace creativity with confidence. As the Director of Sally Studio Art Center, she is devoted to nurturing the next generation of young artists and fostering a supportive yet challenging environment where students grow not only as skilled creators but also as thoughtful, curious individuals.