Jan Kunz: Roses in Crystal

Paint along with Jan Kunz as she demonstrates how to create the illusion of sunlight flooding through a crystal vase filled with old fashioned roses.

Learn to suggest translucent petals, use reflected light for brilliance and glow, and other ways to perfect your floral painting. 

About Jan Kunz

Considered one the Grand Dames of the Watercolor world, Jan Kunz is best known for her stunning portraits and exquisite florals. Since 1980 Jan has taught watercolor workshops nationwide and has authored six books and four videos on the subject.

Kunz's paintings may be seen at Signatures Gallery and in 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.

Jan is an amazing artist, especially in portrait painting. After spending her early years working as a commercial artist in California, she moved with her family to Oregon in 1980 and began painting full-time with watercolors. She spent years developing her unique style and started teaching workshops all over the United States.  Jan is a member of the Western Academy of Women Artists, and has published many books on watercolor painting and especially, painting from photographs and painting portraits.