Janine Salzman

Janine Levy Salzman was born and raised in the exotic Tunis, Tunisia, in North Africa. Inspired as a child by the mingled sights, sounds and flavors of the French, Arabic and Sephardic cultures of this Mediterranean seaport, she wanted to paint the beauty that surrounded her. However, her earliest creative impulses were stifled by her conservative Orthodox family.
Later in Paris where she attended secondary school, Janine discovered the great French and British landscape painters such as Corot and Constable and was captivated by the genius of nineteenth century impressionist masters such as Cezanne, Van Gogh, and Monet. But her family continued to discourage her from pursuing the study of art. Finally in Los Angeles years later as a young wife and mother of two daughters, Janine found herself liberated, back in Mediterranean-like sunlight and now exposed to the strong plein air painting tradition of nineteenth and twentieth century California. Now she was determined to follow her dream. Janine dedicated every moment she could to painting. After years of disciplined hard work and many courses taught by international contemporary masters such as C. Hartley, J. Mendez and J. Wang, she has fulfilled her dream of becoming a professional artist. To describe the impact art has had on her life, Janine says, “Art is a way to share my unique perception of the natural world, to convey through line, form, brush stroke and color a mood, which provokes a memorable emotional response in the viewer.”
Janine’s work is featured at Studio 7 Gallery, Mission Fine Art Gallery, and in numerous private collections. In addition, she has been recognized by her peers with numerous awards for her plein air landscapes, still lives, figures and portraits.

Janine Salzman Images:
Earthenware Poppies
Poppies in Black Vase