Biography

Anne B. Gunthner graduated from the University of North Texas with a major in Fashion Design and a minor in Art. She then went on to study fashion and general illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology, the Art Students League and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Ms. Gunthner worked for many years in retail advertising as both a layout artist and art director for newspaper and catalogs.

Retired from advertising, Ms. Gunthner continues to pursue her fine arts passion through studies with local artists in various mediums. Always open to new creative experiences, she has found great pleasure in working in pastel and watercolor. More recently, Ms. Gunthner has rediscovered her love of traditional oil methods. She is currently studying with classical artist Kristin Kunc at the Teaching Studios of Oyster Bay.

Ms. Gunthner has always been inspired by both American and European Impressionists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her recent studies in still life oils reflect the masterful techniques of 18th century French painter Jean Baptiste Chardin. Objects are simply painted to convey the visual pleasure experienced in looking at them. Her pastel paintings reflect the vibrancy of color, texture and light captured by favorite Spanish artist, Joaquin Sorolla. The artist aims to capture the soul of her subject, while keeping the composition fresh and alive to the very last stroke.

Anne has taught summer workshops and fall classes to school age children at The Village Artist of Huntington, NY. She is an associate member of the Pastel Society of America as well as a member of the Huntington Arts Council.

Ms. Gunthner lives in Huntington, NY with her husband and two sons.