Lee Schauer

Lee is a painter, educator, and retreat leader whose work is rooted in observation, expression, and the beauty of how paint flows. With over forty years of experience teaching watercolor, oils, acrylics, and other media, Lee has guided thousands of students toward deeper confidence, stronger skills, and a more sustainable connection to their own art. Her paintings capture the energy, movement, and humor of everyday life, from sun-drenched adventures to candid moments, inviting students to embrace color without fear, trust their instincts, and rediscover their curiosity.

Her classes and retreats are both structured and spacious, built on a strong foundation of artistic techniques, but always open to personal voice and pace. Whether you’re learning online, attending an in-person workshop, or traveling abroad for a retreat, Lee creates environments that are communicative, personal, and emotionally grounded. She teaches the way she paints: with attention, playfulness, and respect for people and process. Students leave with a greater understanding of techniques, as well as an ensuing momentum, clarity, and a renewed sense of what their own creative process and artistic life can look like.