Jan Sitts is an internationally known painter and painting instructor, whose unique work has embraced art lovers for the last thirty-five years. She was formally trained at the Kansas City Art Institute and received a B.A. in Art from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. After graduating, Jan worked in the commercial arts and movie animation industries, as a gallery director and art teacher, and filled other various positions in the field of arts. 

Moving to Sedona, Arizona, over thirty years ago, she found the Southwest a powerful magnet for her career. Her greatest discovery was not only Sedona but the impact it’s had on her artwork. Her memberships include the Arizona Watercolor Association, International Acrylic Painters Society, and The Society of Layerists in Multimedia. She also served on the board of directors for the Sedona Art Center. 

She has received many awards and honors and is a national art juror. Her work is featured in collections worldwide. Currently, she is represented by the Sedona Art Center and the VUE Gallery in Sedona, Arizona. She continues to teach national workshops and has written several books. Visit her website at www.jansitts.com.