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The woman I understand now
After losing her mother, artist Claire Desjardins began seeing her through new eyes—not just as a parent, but as a woman with her own dreams, struggles, and creative spirit. This...
The woman I understand now
After losing her mother, artist Claire Desjardins began seeing her through new eyes—not just as a parent, but as a woman with her own dreams, struggles, and creative spirit. This...
It took me more than fifty years to become myself
A personal reflection on growing older, finding confidence later in life, and discovering that creativity isn't just about making art—it's about learning to trust yourself and create a life that...
It took me more than fifty years to become myself
A personal reflection on growing older, finding confidence later in life, and discovering that creativity isn't just about making art—it's about learning to trust yourself and create a life that...
From canvas to closet: the journey of wearable art
When most people think about an artist's work, they imagine paintings hanging on walls, displayed in homes, offices, galleries, or museums. For many years, that's exactly how I thought about...
From canvas to closet: the journey of wearable art
When most people think about an artist's work, they imagine paintings hanging on walls, displayed in homes, offices, galleries, or museums. For many years, that's exactly how I thought about...
What my mother taught me about making art
A personal reflection on the quiet lessons my mother left behind—about freedom in painting, living with art, and finding meaning in the creative process.
What my mother taught me about making art
A personal reflection on the quiet lessons my mother left behind—about freedom in painting, living with art, and finding meaning in the creative process.
But is that really ethical? … Is it?
A passing comment from a neighbour led me to question my artistic process and integrity. In this post, I reflect on how easily doubt can take hold—and how I’m learning...
But is that really ethical? … Is it?
A passing comment from a neighbour led me to question my artistic process and integrity. In this post, I reflect on how easily doubt can take hold—and how I’m learning...
What a daily sketchbook is teaching me
A reflection on developing a daily sketchbook practice while traveling, and how it deepens observation, creativity, and connection to memory.
What a daily sketchbook is teaching me
A reflection on developing a daily sketchbook practice while traveling, and how it deepens observation, creativity, and connection to memory.