A second-generation artist, Choh Tee received his early childhood art education in China. When he migrated to Singapore in the 50s, he studied under the tutelage of pioneer artists such as Cheong Soo Pieng, Georgette Chen, Liu Kang and Chen Wen-Hsi. After his graduation from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1962, Choh Tee continued painting and became a full-time artist in 1976. He was also a graduate of the Beijing Central Academy of Fine Arts and has done study tours all over Europe, USA and China including the Dun-Huang caves.