For someone like Yeo Eng Peng, the current contemporary Malaysian art scene might be a bit out of place for him as he is one of the serious watercolour artist of the modern community. One thing about Yeo is that he injects so much realism into his watercolour works that at times, they look more like acrylic paintings. This is perhaps his specialty to ensure that his artwork remains relevant and contemporary enough to stand among the other modern Malaysian artists, who prefers the more pop and modern art form.
Yeo is born in 1975 where he studied at the once reputable Kuala Lumpur College of Art. It was here that he completed his Fine Art qualifications where he finished with distinction. The full time artist is also an art instructor at Akademi Inspire where he also lectures part time at the Dasein Academy of Art in Wangsa Maju. It is not easy to find many artists who still holds strong to the concepts and practice of watercolour medium and Yeo is one of them. Apart from venturing in his art and indulging in his passion, he is also involved with the Malaysian Watercolour Society where he holds the honorary secretary’s post.