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The season of return: why I always come back to making

The season of return: why I always come back to...

Claire Desjardins

A short, mindful reflection on why I return to my creative practice, and a gentle invitation for anyone who’s been away from theirs to begin again.

The season of return: why I always come back to...

Claire Desjardins

A short, mindful reflection on why I return to my creative practice, and a gentle invitation for anyone who’s been away from theirs to begin again.

Abstract artist Claire Desjardins writes about what her hands remember.

What my hands remember

Claire Desjardins

A reflection on how the body holds memory, and how making art can bring forward feelings and experiences the mind may have forgotten—through gesture, repetition, and quiet attention.

What my hands remember

Claire Desjardins

A reflection on how the body holds memory, and how making art can bring forward feelings and experiences the mind may have forgotten—through gesture, repetition, and quiet attention.

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

Traces of a life: painting what I see and feel

Claire Desjardins

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....

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Traces of a life: painting what I see and feel

Claire Desjardins

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....

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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...

Claire Desjardins

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...

Claire Desjardins

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...

Claire Desjardins

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...

Claire Desjardins

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.

Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares her advice on how to take your art from hobby to full time career.

From corporate life to creative life: putting y...

Claire Desjardins

In Part Two of this series, I share what comes after you begin making work consistently — documenting your art, sharing it publicly, navigating shows and galleries, and building a...

From corporate life to creative life: putting y...

Claire Desjardins

In Part Two of this series, I share what comes after you begin making work consistently — documenting your art, sharing it publicly, navigating shows and galleries, and building a...