Explore Pastel Painting in Gunbarrel

Watercolor and Pastel Fine Artist in Gunbarrel, CO

Illuminate Your Creativity with Pastel Painting Discoveries

Ready to explore pastel painting? Join our small, supportive classes and learn vibrant techniques from an award‑winning artist. Whether you love landscapes or florals, we’ll guide you step-by-step to create artwork you’re proud of. Join us in Gunbarrel and get started today.

About Anita Jantz

Since 1989

Professional Background

Anita Jantz has been creating watercolor and pastel paintings professionally since 1989, embracing the luminous transparency of color to bring florals, landscapes, and natural subjects to life. She has refined her technique through workshops with renowned artists Terry Madden, Tony Couch, and Tom Lynch, integrating classic methods with her own expressive use of hue and light. Over the years, Anita has shown her work in numerous juried and invitational shows and has earned awards at both the local and national levels. For the past decade, her paintings have been displayed in galleries in Louisville and Longmont, Colorado. Her art resides in private collections, and she regularly completes commissioned pieces tailored to clients’ spaces and stories. In addition to her studio practice, Anita shares her expertise by teaching watercolor painting through group classes and private lessons.

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My Inspiration

Artist's Statement

“I paint what excites me—usually scenes in nature—because colors abound everywhere. By enhancing these hues, I strive to capture fleeting moments and fragile beauty, offering viewers a deeper visual experience of the natural world.”

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Landscape Watercolors: Travel Through Artful Vistas

Jantz's landscape watercolors take you on a journey through breathtaking vistas, from serene ponds to expansive forests. Each piece is filled with the essence of place, lovingly painted to capture nature's raw beauty. Whether you’re drawn to the quiet of a forest light or the allure of a distant countryside, our landscapes promise to immerse you in tranquility and wonder.

FOREST LIGHT
TROPICAL WONDERS
FROZEN POND
CHIHULY
FROZEN DAWN
AUTUMN SNOW
TUSCANY VINEYARD
SPRING STREAM
POUDRE RIVER
AUTUMN IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
SNOWY WILDERNESS
STORMY FLATIRONS
MOUNT MEEKER AND LONGS PEAK, COLORADO
COLORADO TRAIL HEAD
AUTUMN SNOW
HYDRANGEAS
SPRING BLOSSOMS

Bring Home Your Favorite Art Piece

Explore our collection of original watercolor and pastel paintings and purchase the perfect artwork to enliven your space.

Vibrant Floral Paintings: Nature's Symphony in Color

Jantz's floral watercolors are an ode to nature's vibrant symphony, capturing the delicate essence of blooms like peonies and poppies. Each painting celebrates the beauty of floral diversity, with petals in vivid hues and foliage that complements every composition. These pieces are not just art but an invitation to experience the freshness and fragility of blossoms.

SPRING'S JEWELS
PEONIES
STAFF MEETING
POPPIES
WATERLILLIES

Purchase a Piece

Find a painting that resonates with your style and space. Explore originals and fine art prints inspired by nature’s color and light, then choose the work that feels like home. Shop the collection today.

Pastels: Capturing Memories in Soft Hues

Anita Jantz explores nostalgia in her pastel artwork with gentle tones and textures. From a sunlit stream to a sunset road, each piece tells a warm, emotional story. Wander through cherished memories rendered in soft color—and let a favorite pastel become part of your collection.

NOSTALGIA
GLADS
SUNSET ROAD
ST. VRAIN RIVER
SUNLIT STREAM
JAPANESE GARDENS

Fine Art Prints Coming Soon

Bring the beauty of our creations into your home with custom giclée prints of your favorite artworks. Each print promises to capture the essence of the original masterpiece. Stay tuned for launch details and prepare to welcome elegance into your space.

Own a Unique Piece of Beauty

Fine Art Prints Coming Soon:

Soon, you can bring the beauty of our creations into your home with custom order giclée prints of your favorite artworks. Each print promises to be a vivid reproduction, capturing the essence of the original masterpiece. From dynamic florals to serene landscapes, choose a piece that resonates with you and let it adorn your space. Stay tuned for more details and prepare to welcome elegance into your collection. Keep an eye out for launch details!

Original sold — giclée prints available.

Original sold — giclée prints available.

Giclée prints available.

Giclée prints available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Art By Jantz’s watercolor paintings are celebrated for their fluid transparency, vibrant color, and emotional depth. Located in Longmont, Anita Jantz’s personalized approach and commitment to quality have made her original works and commissions timeless favorites among collectors and admirers.

Explore a stunning collection of fine art in watercolors and pastels. Anita crafts vibrant, detailed watercolor pieces and soft, dreamy pastel works—each exuding beauty and grace. Visit the gallery or browse online to discover the range of her artistry.

You can purchase original artwork in person at our Longmont studio or online through our website. Whether you seek a watercolor painting or a pastel work, our team will guide you through options and assist with your order. Contact us for details and to start your art collection.

While regular classes aren’t currently scheduled, Anita occasionally hosts special watercolor and pastel events for art enthusiasts. Subscribe to our announcements or contact us for information on upcoming workshops and learning opportunities.

Call 303-305-9109, email Jantz@Colorado.edu, or use the contact form on our site.

Pastel Painting in Gunbarrel, CO

Experience soft‑hued pastel artworks by Anita Jantz in Gunbarrel and Longmont, Colorado. Explore original nature‑inspired pieces, request a custom commission, and keep an eye out—fine‑art giclée prints are coming soon. • View Gallery • Request a Commission • Contact / Classes

 

Explore Anita Jantz’s soft‑hued pastel works and get in touch to discuss originals, commissions, or lessons.

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Bring Nature’s Beauty Home

Whether you’re looking for an original watercolor, pastel piece, or a custom commission, we’re here to help you find or create the perfect artwork. Get in touch to discuss your vision and let us bring vibrant color and emotional resonance to your space.

Studio visits by appointment - serving Longmont and surrounding communities

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