Background
Janis, Elinor Raiden was born on December 8, 1934 in New York City. Daughter of Edward and Lea Raiden.
Janis, Elinor Raiden was born on December 8, 1934 in New York City. Daughter of Edward and Lea Raiden.
Bachelor in Elementary Education, University of California at Los Angeles, 1957. Master of Fine Arts, Instituto Allende, 1975.
Instructor elementary schools, 1957—1966, Woman's Workshop, Granada Hills, California, 1971—1973. Painting instructor Instituto Allende, 1974, 1976—1977, Santa Monica Parks and Recreation, California, 1977. Instructor Los Angeles City Schools, 1978—1986.
Professional artist, since 1986.
Member Amnesty International, Los Angeles, 1995—2001, National Organization of Women, 1985—2001, Handgun Control, 1990—2001. Member of Valley Artists Guild, Los Angeles County Museum Art.
Married Leon Janis, July 14, 1957 (divorced January 5, 1970). Children: Madeline, Richard, Cheryl.