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How I begin a new painting
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...
How I begin a new painting
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...
How color guides my paintbrush
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
A glimpse into how emotion, memory, and mood guide my approach to painting — and how color becomes its own language in my work.
The art of letting go: what I’ve learned from s...
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...
The art of letting go: what I’ve learned from s...
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...
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...