Episode 20, May 2, 2023

Peter Schaumann is a native of Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Newtown Square. He is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Art, and has been on the faculties of Philadelphia College of Art and Moore College of Art and Design.

Following a distinguished career as a New York illustrator where he was cited for numerous honors and awards, he turned to fine art, figure painting, and portraiture. His work has appeared in many galleries across the United States. Peter has earned numerous awards for his portraiture and most recently completed a painting of Tom Wolf, the former governor of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Society of Portrait Artists. He is also my first cousin.

I spoke with Peter Schaumann about his early years as a sought after illustrator in New York City, his transition to fine arts and portraiture, and his need to feed his art through a daily practice of walking.

You can find out more about Peter Schaumann’s work here.