Artist Biography
JAN KUNZ

Jan Kunz was born in Portland, Oregon, and received her education in Southern California where she worked as an art director for a large advertising firm.  Jan Kunz now makes Kentfield, California her home with her husband, Bill, and dog Griff.

Jan Kunz has worked as a full-time watercolor artist and instructor since 1978.  Jan has taught watercolor workshops nationwide and has authored five books and three videos on the subject.  Her books include: Painting Watercolor Portraits that Glow, Painting Watercolor Florals that Glow, Watercolor Techniques, Painting Beautiful Watercolors from Photographs, and Watercolor Basics: Color, all published by North Light Books.  These books have found acceptance worldwide and have been translated into both Chinese and Japanese. Videos include Painting a Portrait in Watercolor, Roses and Crystal, and Getting Started Right, by Creative Catalyst Productions.

Jan Kunz paintings are an intriguing combination of vibrant color and delicacy.  Her watercolor technique is unsurpassed.  Jan Kunz contributes to national and international publications and has four videos to her credit.  She is an active participant in the semi annual Peppertree Art Show and teaches to packed classes all over the United States.  Jan Kunz has a reputation of being one of the best watercolor teachers in the country.

Kunz's paintings can be seen in galleries and private collections as well as in art-related publications including Southwest Art, The Artist's Magazine, Australian Artist's Magazine, and table top editions of Splash, The Best of Floral Painting, and The Artist's Touch.