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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....

Colorful artist paint palette at Claire Desjardins' painting workshop.

Top 5 reasons to attend an art retreat

Claire Desjardins

Are you an artist looking for a creative boost, a chance to refine your skills, or perhaps a way to reconnect with your passion? An art retreat might be just...

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Top 5 reasons to attend an art retreat

Claire Desjardins

Are you an artist looking for a creative boost, a chance to refine your skills, or perhaps a way to reconnect with your passion? An art retreat might be just...

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Attendee at one of Claire Desjardins artist retreats, Colors of Costa Rica, creating a painting.

Creative escapes: what artists loved about the ...

Claire Desjardins

Immerse yourself in the magic of creativity and connection! My recent Colors of Costa Rica art and eco-tourism retreat brought together 15 adventurous souls for a week of daily painting,...

Creative escapes: what artists loved about the ...

Claire Desjardins

Immerse yourself in the magic of creativity and connection! My recent Colors of Costa Rica art and eco-tourism retreat brought together 15 adventurous souls for a week of daily painting,...