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Artist Claire Desjardins pours varnish into a white cup, in her art studio.

Elevating your art: a guide to varnishing your ...

Claire Desjardins

The varnishing process is a crucial yet often overlooked step in the artistic journey. Having delved into the intricacies of acrylic polymers and various types of acrylic varnish, I'm frequently...

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Elevating your art: a guide to varnishing your ...

Claire Desjardins

The varnishing process is a crucial yet often overlooked step in the artistic journey. Having delved into the intricacies of acrylic polymers and various types of acrylic varnish, I'm frequently...

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Abstract artist Claire Desjardins in her painting studio.

Symphony of shapes: composing my own visual har...

Claire Desjardins

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of an abstract painter? Join me, Claire Desjardins, a Canadian abstract painter, as I take you on a colorful journey...

Symphony of shapes: composing my own visual har...

Claire Desjardins

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of an abstract painter? Join me, Claire Desjardins, a Canadian abstract painter, as I take you on a colorful journey...

Abstract artist, Painter Claire Desjardins, negotiates with art collectors.

10 Tips for handling discount requests on your ...

Claire Desjardins

Are you an artist who frequently receives inquiries about discounts on your work? It can be a tricky situation to navigate, as you want to both honor your craft and...

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10 Tips for handling discount requests on your ...

Claire Desjardins

Are you an artist who frequently receives inquiries about discounts on your work? It can be a tricky situation to navigate, as you want to both honor your craft and...

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Palette of colorful artist oil paints

Medium matters: a comparison of acrylic and oil...

Claire Desjardins

In the grand tapestry of artistic expression, the choice between oil and acrylic paints adds another layer of nuance to an artist's creative process. The key lies in understanding the...

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Medium matters: a comparison of acrylic and oil...

Claire Desjardins

In the grand tapestry of artistic expression, the choice between oil and acrylic paints adds another layer of nuance to an artist's creative process. The key lies in understanding the...

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Abstract painting, Love 03, by artist Claire Desjardins.

What is abstract painting?

Claire Desjardins

Abstract painting is a captivating and enigmatic form of art that challenges conventional representations and delves into the realm of emotions, ideas, and imagination.

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What is abstract painting?

Claire Desjardins

Abstract painting is a captivating and enigmatic form of art that challenges conventional representations and delves into the realm of emotions, ideas, and imagination.

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Blue and violet abstract painting, "Skate Park", by Canadian artist painter, Claire Desjardins.

My painting "Skate Park": a stroke of freedom

Claire Desjardins

  This unassuming piece, titled "Skate Park," may appear as a mere swoosh of my paintbrush, but behind its unpretentious facade lies a deliberate intention and a subtle invitation to...

My painting "Skate Park": a stroke of freedom

Claire Desjardins

  This unassuming piece, titled "Skate Park," may appear as a mere swoosh of my paintbrush, but behind its unpretentious facade lies a deliberate intention and a subtle invitation to...