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La Vie CreativePainting the French Countryside with Janis CommentzIn the world of art, inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places. For artist Janis Commentz, the French countryside serves as a canvas for her watercolor paintings and a muse for her creative journey. Having originally traveled to Paris with a passion for capturing the essence of its streets, Janis now finds herself exploring the breadth of France, from the bustling markets of Paris to the tranquil retreats of lesser-known villages.A Journey Through FranceJanis’s journey across France began with a simple idea: to capture the country’s scenic beauty in a ye...
2025-10-1639 min
La Vie CreativeEP 572: Painting the French Countryside with Janis CommentzSend us a texthttps://tourwithabsolutely.com/celebrity-tours/france-italy-with-krystal-aka-miss-paris-photo-your-american-photographer-abroad/Support the show🎨 Join my 2026 South of France & Italy retreat https://tourwithabsolutely.com/celebrity-tours/france-italy-with-krystal-aka-miss-paris-photo-your-american-photographer-abroad/
2025-10-1539 min
Driftwood ConversationsJanis CommentzJanis Commentz
Painter and educator Janis Commentz discusses finding beauty in the desert and in everyday life. This conversation delves into her artistic evolution, her dedication to community art education, and how she utilizes creativity as a means of spiritual connection and expression.
2025-06-1116 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement Only by Janis Commentz - Episode 12In this episode of the Encouragement Only podcast, Janis Commentz shares her passion for travel, art, and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of planning travel experiences, embracing local customs, and finding beauty in everyday life. Janis also discusses coping strategies for navigating a complicated world, encouraging listeners to cherish relationships and celebrate growth in their communities. Be sure to visit Janis' Substack Newsletter, Encouragement Only - Janis Commentz Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2025-04-2807 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement Only by Janis Commentz - Episode 11Welcome to the auditory version of my Substack Newsletter! Sharing art, inspiration, travel and encouragement. I’d love to hear from you! ~ Janis Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-2015 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzPainting Paris Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-1900 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzBack in the studio and I just had to share… work in progress. “Creativity takes courage.” ~ Matisse. One of my favorite quotes, and so true! Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-1000 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement Only by Janis Commentz - Episode TenCelebrating my One Year Anniversary as a Podcaster! Join me! Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-0216 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement Only by Janis Commentz - Episode NineThis is the auditory version to my Substack Newsletter from February 14, 2025, an ear friendly version for those who have difficulty with screentime. Happy Valentine’s Weekend - share a Valentine’s Day wish with anyone who has shown you kindness! I also provide strategies for nurturing and self-care during February AND coping skills for perilous times. Inspired by all of you, my friends ~Janis Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2025-02-1607 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement Only by Janis Commentz - Episode Eight2025 has barely begun and yet it’s impact on the timeline of our lives has already made a deep impression.As a creative being – that is one of my most important jobs - to strive to create joy.To love and to encourage throughout it all. I’d love to hear from you.Inspired by all of you, ~JanisArt Dialog Online Store at Hi=-Desert Artists through February 10, 2025 Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2025-01-1909 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement Only by Janis Commentz - Episode SevenThis is the auditory version of my August 17, 2024 Substack Newsletter of the same title. I welcome comments and am inspired by all of you! Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2024-09-0211 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement Only by Janis Commentz - Episode SixThis episode covers two different Substack Newsletters: City of Dreams. An Artist Looks at Her Hometown - LA, originally published on July 3 and The Creative Spirit of a Community: Laura Seidl and The Glass Outhouse Art Gallery, published July 14.This is the auditory version of my Substack Newsletter, Encouragement Only - by Janis Commentz.Please share any memories about Laurel in the comments.Inspired by all of you,I invite you to visit my website, Instagram, Etsy Shop and Artsy online gallery. Get full access to Janis’s Su...
2024-07-1624 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement Only by Janis Commentz - Podcast Episode FiveKeep your creative engines running smoothly. Connect with encouraging people, take time alone to fill your tank, deal wisely with social media and enjoy artist dates…even near home! Maintain positivity and balance. This is a brief auditory companion to my Substack newsletter Sources of Joy: Keep Creativity Flowing Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2024-06-0709 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement Only by Janis Commentz - Episode FourAn artist’s first visit to Washington DC. Uplifting reflections as an artist, on friendship and visiting the capital. Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2024-05-1515 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement Only by Janis Commentz - Episode ThreeThis episode explores how we can connect and benefit from sharing between generations, seasons of life, different countries and hemispheres. Travel: Introduction to ParisLinks and Show Notes:Blog - JANIS COMMENTZ California Painter - Lessons from a Life Well-LivedSabbaticalHomes Home Rentals, Exchanges and SittingThe Paris Arrondissements | Paris Insiders GuideKrystal Kenney - Podcast | laviecreativepodcast.comClaudine Hemingway - Meet Claudine — Bleu Blonde Rouge (claudinehemingway.com) Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2024-04-0611 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement Only by Janis Commentz - Episode Two Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2024-03-1315 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement Only by Janis Commentz- Episode One Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2024-03-0214 min
Encouragement Only by Janis CommentzEncouragement OnlyI’d like to invite you to my new podcast Encouragement Only. I’m Janis Commentz, a painter, a retired teacher a traveler, a Substack writer and my most important job, encourager. Stay tuned for art tips, travel adventures and stories of humanity. Get full access to Janis’s Substack - Encouragement Only at commentz.substack.com/subscribe
2024-02-2700 min
La Vie CreativeEP 244: French Style Painter Janis CommentzJanis Commentz is a Mojave Desert painter known for her color-intense palette and loose brush strokes. She is a third generation Los Angeles artist who began drawing and painting early in life. As the daughter and niece of artists, she was surrounded by art materials and enjoyed trips to galleries and museums, as well as seasonal trips to the California coastal art colonies of Laguna Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea. She cannot remember a time when she was not drawing or painting. During Covid, some of her fondest art moments have been hosting a weekly Zoom painting group and encouraging o...
2022-08-2434 minLa Vie CreativeEP 244: French Style Painter Janis CommentzSend us a textJanis Commentz is a Mojave Desert painter known for her color-intense palette and loose brush strokes. She is a third generation Los Angeles artist who began drawing and painting early in life. As the daughter and niece of artists, she was surrounded by art materials and enjoyed trips to galleries and museums, as well as seasonal trips to the California coastal art colonies of Laguna Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea. She cannot remember a time when she was not drawing or painting. During Covid, some of her fondest art moments have been hosting a w...
2022-08-2433 min
The Paris Wedding Show39. Janis Commentz : a Francophile California Painter from the Mojave DesertJanis Commentz is a painter living in the Mojave Desert where she teaches classes and workshops for the Desert Institute in Joshua Tree. We had a chat abour her paintings and how she sees France.
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2022-01-0345 min
Desert Lady DiariesJanis CommentzJanis Commentz is a southern California native who grew up near the coast and began drawing and painting early in life. As the daughter of an artist, she was surrounded by art materials and enjoyed trips to galleries and museums, as well as seasonal trips to Laguna Beach and Carmel. Commentz moved to the Mojave Desert in 1977 to teach art and English at Sky High School, now Black Rock High School. At the University of Redlands, she earned a B.A. in art and English and studied printmaking with John Nava, well-known for his tapestries at the Cathedral...
2020-07-2134 min