Lyn Watson-Czapla is a graduate from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1995) with a degree in fine arts (BFA) main interest is painting. She then enrolled in Calumet College and recieved a BS with her focus in art education. (2002)

She started her career teaching at St. Michael in Chicago, moved to Crown Point High School, for art, was rifed due to financial problems with the district and was hired at Thea Bowman Leadership Academy, Gary Indiana. She taught art grades K-8.

Two years later Crown Point called her back to teach elementary, K-12 at Solon Robinson Elementary. This is where she currently is at with a licence in K-12 art.

She has been very interested in mindful art for her students and discovered Zentangle and became a certified Zentangle teacher (CZT) 2023.

She is a member of art groups in her area and currently shows her work.