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Abstract painting, "The Musicality" used to be called "The Music", by abstract painter, artist Claire Desjardins.

Why I sometimes paint over "finished" paintings

Claire Desjardins

Sometimes, a painting that once felt finished starts to call for a change. Over time, my style evolves, and I see new possibilities. In this post, I share why I...

Why I sometimes paint over "finished" paintings

Claire Desjardins

Sometimes, a painting that once felt finished starts to call for a change. Over time, my style evolves, and I see new possibilities. In this post, I share why I...

Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares about selling her home in Sarasota.

A home filled with art, sunshine, and change: s...

Claire Desjardins

After five wonderful years as snowbirds, we are selling our beloved Sarasota home. This house has been a place of creativity, relaxation, and adventure—filled with art, tropical gardens, and memories...

A home filled with art, sunshine, and change: s...

Claire Desjardins

After five wonderful years as snowbirds, we are selling our beloved Sarasota home. This house has been a place of creativity, relaxation, and adventure—filled with art, tropical gardens, and memories...

Claire Desjardins with her 100% silk scarf from The Wearable Art Store collection in the pattern Peacock in a Pen.

My journey into apparel design: from canvas to ...

Claire Desjardins

From high school friendships to international fashion, my journey into apparel design has been anything but conventional. What started as a collaboration with Anthropologie led to launching my own signature...

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My journey into apparel design: from canvas to ...

Claire Desjardins

From high school friendships to international fashion, my journey into apparel design has been anything but conventional. What started as a collaboration with Anthropologie led to launching my own signature...

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From corporate deadlines to creative freedom – my life as a working artist

From corporate deadlines to creative freedom – ...

Claire Desjardins

Years ago, I left the corporate world—unexpectedly—but that twist of fate led me to a life I love as a full-time artist. In this post, I share how my passion...

From corporate deadlines to creative freedom – ...

Claire Desjardins

Years ago, I left the corporate world—unexpectedly—but that twist of fate led me to a life I love as a full-time artist. In this post, I share how my passion...

Abstract figurative paintings by Claire Desjardins

Learning, growing, and making mistakes: being a...

Claire Desjardins

I’ve been stepping into the role of student lately, taking art classes that challenge me in ways I didn’t expect. From abstract figurative painting to mosaics and even Spanish, I’m...

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Learning, growing, and making mistakes: being a...

Claire Desjardins

I’ve been stepping into the role of student lately, taking art classes that challenge me in ways I didn’t expect. From abstract figurative painting to mosaics and even Spanish, I’m...

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What's in a name? The art of titling paintings

What's in a name? The art of titling paintings

Claire Desjardins

Ever wondered how artists name their paintings? Sometimes the title comes first, guiding the creative process, while other times, it emerges organically or only reveals itself at the very end....

What's in a name? The art of titling paintings

Claire Desjardins

Ever wondered how artists name their paintings? Sometimes the title comes first, guiding the creative process, while other times, it emerges organically or only reveals itself at the very end....