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My tropical sanctuary: parting with my Sarasota garden

My tropical sanctuary: parting with my Sarasota...

Claire Desjardins

After years of planting, pruning, and watching nature thrive, it's time to say goodbye to my Sarasota garden. This lush, colorful space has been more than a garden—it’s been a...

My tropical sanctuary: parting with my Sarasota...

Claire Desjardins

After years of planting, pruning, and watching nature thrive, it's time to say goodbye to my Sarasota garden. This lush, colorful space has been more than a garden—it’s been a...

Making art and the concept of time (or lack thereof)

Making art and the concept of time (or lack the...

Claire Desjardins

Time seems to vanish when I paint. I get so absorbed in my work that hours slip by unnoticed—until my husband reminds me that "ten more minutes" turned into an...

Making art and the concept of time (or lack the...

Claire Desjardins

Time seems to vanish when I paint. I get so absorbed in my work that hours slip by unnoticed—until my husband reminds me that "ten more minutes" turned into an...

Abstract painting, "The Musicality" used to be called "The Music", by abstract painter, artist Claire Desjardins.

Why I sometimes paint over "finished" paintings

Claire Desjardins

Sometimes, a painting that once felt finished starts to call for a change. Over time, my style evolves, and I see new possibilities. In this post, I share why I...

Why I sometimes paint over "finished" paintings

Claire Desjardins

Sometimes, a painting that once felt finished starts to call for a change. Over time, my style evolves, and I see new possibilities. In this post, I share why I...

Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares about selling her home in Sarasota.

A home filled with art, sunshine, and change: s...

Claire Desjardins

After five wonderful years as snowbirds, we are selling our beloved Sarasota home. This house has been a place of creativity, relaxation, and adventure—filled with art, tropical gardens, and memories...

A home filled with art, sunshine, and change: s...

Claire Desjardins

After five wonderful years as snowbirds, we are selling our beloved Sarasota home. This house has been a place of creativity, relaxation, and adventure—filled with art, tropical gardens, and memories...

Claire Desjardins with her 100% silk scarf from The Wearable Art Store collection in the pattern Peacock in a Pen.

My journey into apparel design: from canvas to ...

Claire Desjardins

From high school friendships to international fashion, my journey into apparel design has been anything but conventional. What started as a collaboration with Anthropologie led to launching my own signature...

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My journey into apparel design: from canvas to ...

Claire Desjardins

From high school friendships to international fashion, my journey into apparel design has been anything but conventional. What started as a collaboration with Anthropologie led to launching my own signature...

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From corporate deadlines to creative freedom – my life as a working artist

From corporate deadlines to creative freedom – ...

Claire Desjardins

Years ago, I left the corporate world—unexpectedly—but that twist of fate led me to a life I love as a full-time artist. In this post, I share how my passion...

From corporate deadlines to creative freedom – ...

Claire Desjardins

Years ago, I left the corporate world—unexpectedly—but that twist of fate led me to a life I love as a full-time artist. In this post, I share how my passion...