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Abstract artist Claire Desjardins discusses what to consider when you are making your first purchase as an art collector.

The first-time art collector’s guide

Claire Desjardins

Buying your first piece of original art can feel a little intimidating. I’ve sold artworks to people who have been collecting for decades, as well as to those making their...

The first-time art collector’s guide

Claire Desjardins

Buying your first piece of original art can feel a little intimidating. I’ve sold artworks to people who have been collecting for decades, as well as to those making their...

The middle stages of the painting process

The middle stages of the painting process

Claire Desjardins

There is a stage in almost every painting when I wonder what on earth I am doing. I've come to think of that uncomfortable stage simply as the middle.

The middle stages of the painting process

Claire Desjardins

There is a stage in almost every painting when I wonder what on earth I am doing. I've come to think of that uncomfortable stage simply as the middle.

From acrylics to oil sticks: learning a new language of paint

From acrylics to oil sticks: learning a new lan...

Claire Desjardins

After years of painting abstract acrylic works, I’ve begun exploring oil sticks on canvas. In this blog post, I share my early discoveries, questions, and excitement about learning a completely...

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From acrylics to oil sticks: learning a new lan...

Claire Desjardins

After years of painting abstract acrylic works, I’ve begun exploring oil sticks on canvas. In this blog post, I share my early discoveries, questions, and excitement about learning a completely...

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From my mother’s studio to mine

From my mother’s studio to mine

Claire Desjardins

I grew up surrounded by art supplies, and I remember seeing DEMCO among my mother’s materials. Years later, as a professional artist, I found myself opening a box of DEMCO’s...

From my mother’s studio to mine

Claire Desjardins

I grew up surrounded by art supplies, and I remember seeing DEMCO among my mother’s materials. Years later, as a professional artist, I found myself opening a box of DEMCO’s...

The making of Everybody Loves a Party!

The making of Everybody Loves a Party!

Claire Desjardins

Everybody Loves a Party! marks a playful new direction in my work, blending abstraction with storytelling. Join me as I share the inspiration behind this joyful painting featuring Tulip and Iris,...

The making of Everybody Loves a Party!

Claire Desjardins

Everybody Loves a Party! marks a playful new direction in my work, blending abstraction with storytelling. Join me as I share the inspiration behind this joyful painting featuring Tulip and Iris,...

Polar bear seen in Churchill, Manitoba

The colours of Churchill

Claire Desjardins

The Colours of Churchill: I recently travelled to Churchill, Manitoba, with David to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary. From polar bears and curious beluga whales to wildflowers and the Northern...

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The colours of Churchill

Claire Desjardins

The Colours of Churchill: I recently travelled to Churchill, Manitoba, with David to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary. From polar bears and curious beluga whales to wildflowers and the Northern...

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