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Why gesture, texture, and imperfection matter more than ever

Why gesture, texture, and imperfection matter m...

Claire Desjardins

In a digital world filled with polished, computer-generated images, I’m finding comfort in gesture, texture, and imperfection. This post explores why showing the artist’s hand matters more than ever —...

Why gesture, texture, and imperfection matter m...

Claire Desjardins

In a digital world filled with polished, computer-generated images, I’m finding comfort in gesture, texture, and imperfection. This post explores why showing the artist’s hand matters more than ever —...

A slower rhythm in Sicily, among the citrus groves

A slower rhythm in Sicily, among the citrus groves

Claire Desjardins

After time in Rome and Palermo, I’ve settled into a quiet seaside village near Cefalù, Sicily. Surrounded by citrus groves and the Mediterranean light, I’ve begun exploring oil painting for...

A slower rhythm in Sicily, among the citrus groves

Claire Desjardins

After time in Rome and Palermo, I’ve settled into a quiet seaside village near Cefalù, Sicily. Surrounded by citrus groves and the Mediterranean light, I’ve begun exploring oil painting for...

Abstract artist Claire Desjardins writes about her art as evidence of living.

Art as evidence of living

Claire Desjardins

A reflective look at how my life quietly shows up in my paintings—through gesture, colour, and presence—revealing art as a gentle record of lived experience.

Art as evidence of living

Claire Desjardins

A reflective look at how my life quietly shows up in my paintings—through gesture, colour, and presence—revealing art as a gentle record of lived experience.

Where they once stood: traveling with inspiration of memories

Where they once stood: traveling with inspirati...

Claire Desjardins

As I begin a trip to Italy, I reflect on how traveling to places my parents loved deepens my connection to them. From Australia to Rome, these journeys have changed...

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Where they once stood: traveling with inspirati...

Claire Desjardins

As I begin a trip to Italy, I reflect on how traveling to places my parents loved deepens my connection to them. From Australia to Rome, these journeys have changed...

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Traveling with art supplies: packing creativity for the journey

Traveling with art supplies: packing creativity...

Claire Desjardins

Preparing for a trip to Italy has me rethinking how to travel with art supplies. In this post, I share lessons learned, packing tips, and how working with new materials...

Traveling with art supplies: packing creativity...

Claire Desjardins

Preparing for a trip to Italy has me rethinking how to travel with art supplies. In this post, I share lessons learned, packing tips, and how working with new materials...

In praise of imperfection: what handmade art offers in a digital world

In praise of imperfection: what handmade art of...

Claire Desjardins

A short reflection on why handmade art still matters in a digital world, celebrating the beauty of imperfections and the quiet human presence behind every brushstroke.

In praise of imperfection: what handmade art of...

Claire Desjardins

A short reflection on why handmade art still matters in a digital world, celebrating the beauty of imperfections and the quiet human presence behind every brushstroke.