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Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares about what collectors often ask her about their artwork and what she wishes more people knew.

What collectors often ask me (and what I wish m...

Claire Desjardins

What does it really mean to create a painting? In this post, I share some of the most common questions I’m asked by collectors—along with thoughtful answers from the heart...

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What collectors often ask me (and what I wish m...

Claire Desjardins

What does it really mean to create a painting? In this post, I share some of the most common questions I’m asked by collectors—along with thoughtful answers from the heart...

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Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares about her favorite materials for making gel plate prints.

My favorite materials right now

Claire Desjardins

In this post, I talk about what materials are bringing me joy in the studio lately—especially the playful surprises of making small gel plate prints on paper.

My favorite materials right now

Claire Desjardins

In this post, I talk about what materials are bringing me joy in the studio lately—especially the playful surprises of making small gel plate prints on paper.

Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares about how she stays inspired (even when she doesn't feel like creating).

How I stay inspired (even when I don’t feel lik...

Claire Desjardins

What happens when inspiration doesn’t strike? In this post, I share the gentle ways I stay connected to my creative practice—even on days when I’m not feeling it.

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How I stay inspired (even when I don’t feel lik...

Claire Desjardins

What happens when inspiration doesn’t strike? In this post, I share the gentle ways I stay connected to my creative practice—even on days when I’m not feeling it.

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Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares how she begins a new painting.

How I begin a new painting

Claire Desjardins

Ever wondered how an abstract painting begins? In this post, I share my process—from choosing a ground colour to tuning into the sounds of the studio as I make the...

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How I begin a new painting

Claire Desjardins

Ever wondered how an abstract painting begins? In this post, I share my process—from choosing a ground colour to tuning into the sounds of the studio as I make the...

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Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares how she allows color to guide her paintbrush.

How color guides my paintbrush

Claire Desjardins

A glimpse into how emotion, memory, and mood guide my approach to painting — and how color becomes its own language in my work.

How color guides my paintbrush

Claire Desjardins

A glimpse into how emotion, memory, and mood guide my approach to painting — and how color becomes its own language in my work.

Abstract artist Claire Desjardins discusses what it means to let go of her work through the selling process.

The art of letting go: what I’ve learned from s...

Claire Desjardins

Selling my work hasn’t always come naturally. In this blog post, I reflect on how I’ve learned to let go of the pieces I create, why it gets easier with...

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The art of letting go: what I’ve learned from s...

Claire Desjardins

Selling my work hasn’t always come naturally. In this blog post, I reflect on how I’ve learned to let go of the pieces I create, why it gets easier with...

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