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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...

Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares her advice on making the move to becoming a full time artist.

From corporate life to creative life: starting ...

Claire Desjardins

Thinking about leaving the corporate world to pursue life as an artist? In Part One of this two-part series, I share the early steps that helped me begin the transition...

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From corporate life to creative life: starting ...

Claire Desjardins

Thinking about leaving the corporate world to pursue life as an artist? In Part One of this two-part series, I share the early steps that helped me begin the transition...

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What January brings for me (and it’s not a resolution)

What January brings for me (and it’s not a reso...

Claire Desjardins

January has never been about resolutions for me. Instead, it’s a time for quieter rhythms and small promises that gently shape how I live and work. In this post, I...

What January brings for me (and it’s not a reso...

Claire Desjardins

January has never been about resolutions for me. Instead, it’s a time for quieter rhythms and small promises that gently shape how I live and work. In this post, I...

Claire Desjardins writes a farewell to 2025 as she looks back on all that they year brought.

2025 — A year of movement, making, and coming home

Claire Desjardins

A reflective look back at 2025—a year shaped by travel, major life transitions, exhibitions, learning, and moments of celebration. From Costa Rica to Montreal, this post explores how movement and...

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2025 — A year of movement, making, and coming home

Claire Desjardins

A reflective look back at 2025—a year shaped by travel, major life transitions, exhibitions, learning, and moments of celebration. From Costa Rica to Montreal, this post explores how movement and...

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