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Learning to let go of perfect
Artist Claire Desjardins reflects on growing up around high expectations and how abstract painting taught her to embrace uncertainty, curiosity, and the freedom that comes from letting go of perfection.
Learning to let go of perfect
Artist Claire Desjardins reflects on growing up around high expectations and how abstract painting taught her to embrace uncertainty, curiosity, and the freedom that comes from letting go of perfection.
More Love Than Before: when a painting finds a ...
When a collector purchased one of my paintings, I discovered it had been damaged in storage. What began as a disappointing situation became an opportunity to create a new work,...
More Love Than Before: when a painting finds a ...
When a collector purchased one of my paintings, I discovered it had been damaged in storage. What began as a disappointing situation became an opportunity to create a new work,...
10 tiny studio habits that help keep my paintin...
There are seasons when painting feels effortless, and there are seasons when simply walking into the studio feels like the hardest part of the day. I've learned that waiting for...
10 tiny studio habits that help keep my paintin...
There are seasons when painting feels effortless, and there are seasons when simply walking into the studio feels like the hardest part of the day. I've learned that waiting for...
The woman I understand now
After losing her mother, artist Claire Desjardins began seeing her through new eyes—not just as a parent, but as a woman with her own dreams, struggles, and creative spirit. This...
The woman I understand now
After losing her mother, artist Claire Desjardins began seeing her through new eyes—not just as a parent, but as a woman with her own dreams, struggles, and creative spirit. This...
It took me more than fifty years to become myself
A personal reflection on growing older, finding confidence later in life, and discovering that creativity isn't just about making art—it's about learning to trust yourself and create a life that...
It took me more than fifty years to become myself
A personal reflection on growing older, finding confidence later in life, and discovering that creativity isn't just about making art—it's about learning to trust yourself and create a life that...
From canvas to closet: the journey of wearable art
When most people think about an artist's work, they imagine paintings hanging on walls, displayed in homes, offices, galleries, or museums. For many years, that's exactly how I thought about...
From canvas to closet: the journey of wearable art
When most people think about an artist's work, they imagine paintings hanging on walls, displayed in homes, offices, galleries, or museums. For many years, that's exactly how I thought about...