“Claire’s works create joy. Vibrant, unexpected color palettes, inventive use of negative space, and dreamy washes alongside whimsical applications of super-thick paint stoke the viewer’s imagination.”

- Dave Tirio (musician and visual artist)

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  • Explore the sketchbook of abstract artist Claire Desjardins.

    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 - my solo exhibition in Ottawa

    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

    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.

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    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.

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