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Saying goodbye to our Sarasota home

Saying goodbye to our Sarasota home

Claire Desjardins

After five wonderful years, we’re saying goodbye to our Sarasota home and studio. From gardens full of fruit trees to inspiring days in the studio, cherished neighbors, and the beauty...

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Saying goodbye to our Sarasota home

Claire Desjardins

After five wonderful years, we’re saying goodbye to our Sarasota home and studio. From gardens full of fruit trees to inspiring days in the studio, cherished neighbors, and the beauty...

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What collectors often ask me (and what I wish more people knew)

What collectors often ask me (and what I wish m...

Claire Desjardins

What does it really mean to create a painting? In this post, I share some of the most common questions I’m asked by collectors—along with thoughtful answers from the heart...

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What collectors often ask me (and what I wish m...

Claire Desjardins

What does it really mean to create a painting? In this post, I share some of the most common questions I’m asked by collectors—along with thoughtful answers from the heart...

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My favorite materials right now

My favorite materials right now

Claire Desjardins

In this post, I talk about what materials are bringing me joy in the studio lately—especially the playful surprises of making small gel plate prints on paper.

My favorite materials right now

Claire Desjardins

In this post, I talk about what materials are bringing me joy in the studio lately—especially the playful surprises of making small gel plate prints on paper.

How I stay inspired (even when I don’t feel like creating)

How I stay inspired (even when I don’t feel lik...

Claire Desjardins

What happens when inspiration doesn’t strike? In this post, I share the gentle ways I stay connected to my creative practice—even on days when I’m not feeling it.

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How I stay inspired (even when I don’t feel lik...

Claire Desjardins

What happens when inspiration doesn’t strike? In this post, I share the gentle ways I stay connected to my creative practice—even on days when I’m not feeling it.

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How I begin a new painting

How I begin a new painting

Claire Desjardins

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...

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How I begin a new painting

Claire Desjardins

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...

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How color guides my paintbrush

How color guides my paintbrush

Claire Desjardins

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

Claire Desjardins

A glimpse into how emotion, memory, and mood guide my approach to painting — and how color becomes its own language in my work.