FRENCH PAINTER: WORKS, PORTRAITS, LANDSCAPES & SCULPTURES

Q: What is the difference between acrylic paint and oil paint?

L’acrylique sèche vite et garde des couches nettes ; l’huile fond les transitions. Ici, les deux recherchent une même douceur lumineuse. Nadine Salem réussit à maîtriser l’acrylique pour un rendu proche de la peinture à l’huile.

Q: Where is the artist’s workshop located and how can I visit?

L’atelier se situe à Rochefort et la visite s’organise sur rendez-vous. Nous partageons les informations pratiques par message.

Q: Are the works visible online or only in an art gallery?

Le site ne présente qu’une sélection visible en ligne. Pour découvrir les originaux et l’étendue de son travail, une visite à l’atelier reste idéale pour percevoir la matière. Vous pouvez également retrouver les œuvres de Nadine aux expositions permanentes de Saint-Pierre d’Oléron, Royan et Jonzac. Plus d’informations ici.

Discover the work of Nadine Salem, a French painter living in Charente-Maritime (France). On this page, you’ll discover her pieces grouped by source of inspiration.
The artist presents portraits, groups, landscapes, animals, and sculptures. Seeing her series allows you to appreciate her techniques and feel the spirit of each collection. In fact, Nadine began painting in acrylic. Then, for fifteen years, she worked with oil. This period allowed her to learn how to master the medium perfectly.
Today, she favors acrylic and manages to achieve an effect close to oil thanks to the transparency of the paint.
Discover just a few of her many creations.

Nadine works in soft layers and light overlays. This is how she shapes the material. Then she adds denser reworkings, inherited from oil painting.
Her palette favors calming tones—blues, sands, luminous grays—with, at times, a vivid accent to guide the eye.
Her intention remains constant, it must:

bring comfort
soothe
move you

As Nadine explains, “I create, and the effect is not pre-programmed.”
Indeed, the artist seeks accuracy rather than easy impact: calm rhythms, breathing spaces, silences…
Discover her creations straight from her painting studio.

Discover the work of this French painter

Here you’ll find her works organized by families so you can browse easily and feel the spirit of each collection. Step into the section that speaks to you, at the pace of your own gaze.
Sizes can range from large to very large, depending on the subject, the artist’s wishes, or a commission. Flexible canvases can be stretched on a frame after purchase, making them easier to transport and install in your home.

Discover the Portraits

Vue de près, moment capturé, ambiance intime, gestes simples, lumière posée.
Découvrez ces visages qui ont capté le regard de Nadine.

Groups by Nadine Salem

Group scenes unfold in three movements: Conversations, Rumors, Crowds. Let yourself be carried by all these atmospheres and visual rhythms that draw the eye in.

Landscapes through the artist’s eyes

Calm horizons, soft skies, lines of water: an invitation to slow down.

Animals in painting

Creatures with fur, feathers, or scales.

Charente-Maritime

See Charente-Maritime (home region of the artist) with fresh eyes through the painterly touch of Nadine Salem.

Travel with the artist through their works

Travel with the artist through her paintings.

Still lifes

Objects, fruit, and plants: the art of elevating everyday items through light and composition.

Sculptures by Nadine Salem

Experimentations with a carnival feel and folkloric creatures. Nadine’s creativity is not limited to painting alone.

Works & emotions: discover your painter in Charente-Maritime

The artist blends oil painting or acrylic techniques for a coherent, luminous, and serene result. You can see her work in galleries at permanent exhibitions or discover other facets of her practice at temporary shows.

Would you like to visit the studio or purchase a canvas?
Get in touch with Nadine.

FAQ about your painter in Charente-Maritime

What is the difference between acrylic paint and oil paint?

Acrylic dries quickly and keeps layers crisp; oil blends transitions. Here, both aim for the same gentle luminosity. Nadine Salem has mastered acrylic to achieve a finish close to oil painting.

Where is the artist’s workshop located and how can I visit?

The studio is located in Rochefort and visits are arranged by appointment. Practical information is shared by message.

Are the works visible online or only in an art gallery?

The website presents only a selection viewable online. To discover the originals and the full scope of her work, a studio visit is ideal for experiencing the material. You can also find Nadine’s works at the permanent exhibitions in Saint-Pierre d’Oléron, Royan, and Jonzac. More information here.