FEATURED COLLECTION

MODERN

Pulling elements from my other collections, these paintings embody mid-century modern aesthetics and can be found at the Sarasota Modern Hotel.

“Claire’s works create joy. Vibrant, unexpected color palettes, inventive use of negative space, and dreamy washes alongside whimsical applications of super-thick paint stoke the viewer’s imagination.”

- Dave Tirio (musician and visual artist)

  • Abstract artist Claire Desjardins blog post about painting what she sees and feels.

    Traces of a life: painting what I see and feel

    Every brushstroke tells a story. I’ve learned to treasure the quiet details in my paintings — the small marks, colors, and shapes that hold memories of my days and thoughts....

    Traces of a life: painting what I see and feel

    Every brushstroke tells a story. I’ve learned to treasure the quiet details in my paintings — the small marks, colors, and shapes that hold memories of my days and thoughts....

  • Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares how she finds beauty in the dark, grey season of winter in her home country of Canada.

    Embracing the quiet season: finding beauty in t...

    As the seasons change, I reflect on how nature’s palette shifts from golds and greens to quiet greys—and how creativity follows a similar rhythm. This post explores finding beauty and...

    Embracing the quiet season: finding beauty in t...

    As the seasons change, I reflect on how nature’s palette shifts from golds and greens to quiet greys—and how creativity follows a similar rhythm. This post explores finding beauty and...

  • A studio day beyond the studio: installing my MODERN collection

    A studio day beyond the studio: installing my M...

    A behind-the-scenes look at installing seven original artworks from my MODERN collection at the Sarasota Modern Hotel—featuring photos, videos, and reflections on seeing art live in the world.

    A studio day beyond the studio: installing my M...

    A behind-the-scenes look at installing seven original artworks from my MODERN collection at the Sarasota Modern Hotel—featuring photos, videos, and reflections on seeing art live in the world.

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