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A tale of two studios: how place shapes my crea...
A personal reflection on how working between two studios, one in Florida and one in Quebec, shapes Claire Desjardins' creative rhythm, color palette, and ideas about home.
A tale of two studios: how place shapes my crea...
A personal reflection on how working between two studios, one in Florida and one in Quebec, shapes Claire Desjardins' creative rhythm, color palette, and ideas about home.
Lingering moments: reflections from my Ottawa e...
A personal reflection on my latest solo exhibition, LINGER, now on view at Wall Space Gallery in Ottawa. A look at the show, its inspirations, and what the experience means to...
Lingering moments: reflections from my Ottawa e...
A personal reflection on my latest solo exhibition, LINGER, now on view at Wall Space Gallery in Ottawa. A look at the show, its inspirations, and what the experience means to...
A sketchbook that waited for me
Discover the story of a handmade leather sketchbook that became a deeply personal art journal through seasons of grief, healing, and creative renewal. Featuring soft, deckled-edge paper from @nomadcraftsco, this...
A sketchbook that waited for me
Discover the story of a handmade leather sketchbook that became a deeply personal art journal through seasons of grief, healing, and creative renewal. Featuring soft, deckled-edge paper from @nomadcraftsco, this...
Leaning into the quiet: preparing for LINGER - ...
As I prepare to return to Canada and show my newest body of work at Wall Space Gallery in Ottawa, I reflect on the process of painting through change, and...
Leaning into the quiet: preparing for LINGER - ...
As I prepare to return to Canada and show my newest body of work at Wall Space Gallery in Ottawa, I reflect on the process of painting through change, and...
How to play with mixed media in abstract art
A thoughtful look at how changing materials can open up new directions in art, with 8 approachable exercises to spark creativity for artists and non-artists alike.
How to play with mixed media in abstract art
A thoughtful look at how changing materials can open up new directions in art, with 8 approachable exercises to spark creativity for artists and non-artists alike.
Art in the open: reflections on abstract work i...
A personal reflection on the power of public art in city spaces, and the challenges artists face breaking into the field—plus a look at some of my own experiences bringing...
Art in the open: reflections on abstract work i...
A personal reflection on the power of public art in city spaces, and the challenges artists face breaking into the field—plus a look at some of my own experiences bringing...