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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/Art-theft-01.jpg?v=1713287527 How to prevent art theft Art thief stealing paintings https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/how-to-depth-texture-abstract-art 2024-07-30T22:56:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/Painting-The-Big-Send-Off.jpg?v=1722394560 Exploring depth and texture in your abstract art Textured abstract painting in the art studio of painter, Claire Desjardins. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/how-to-create-abstract-art-with-everyday-objects 2024-07-30T22:54:24-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/collage-painting-texture.jpg?v=1722394253 How to create abstract art with everyday objects Colorful abstract collage by artist Claire Desjardins. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/how-to-create-a-mood-board 2024-07-30T22:57:15-04:00 weekly 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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/Minimalist-painting-Claire-Desjardins_c70380b8-125a-4eb2-853f-c5652818c06b.jpg?v=1713278166 Exploring minimalism in abstract painting Lime green minimalist painting by abstract artist Claire Desjardins. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/documenting-my-artistic-process 2024-04-29T15:27:59-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/art-studio-paintbrushes.jpg?v=1714417648 Chronicling creativity: my personal guide to documenting my artistic process Art studio of abstract painter, Claire Desjardins. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/how-to-scale-proportion-abstract-painting 2024-06-04T09:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/30x30_Fill-in-the-Blanks_AMZ.jpg?v=1717107372 How to use scale and proportion in abstract painting Blue and yellow abstract painting by artist Claire Desjardins, "Fill in the Blanks". https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/art-travel-adventure-artist-retreat 2024-05-28T12:55:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/Mexico-colors.jpg?v=1716910508 Embark on an art-centric adventure with me! Bright colors of Mexico inspire! https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/how-to-paint-abstract-still-life-painting 2024-06-11T09:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/Abstract-Bowl-of-Fruit-painting.jpg?v=1717192671 How to paint abstract still life Abstract still life painting, "Bowl of Fruit", by artist Claire Desjardins. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/how-to-showcase-present-abstract-art-online-offline 2024-06-15T09:00:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/Artist-Claire-Desjardins-Art-Fair.jpg?v=1717249636 How to showcase and present your abstract art online and offline Abstract artist Claire Desjardins with her abstract paintings at art fair. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/how-to-create-abstract-art-emotions-dreams-memories 2024-07-30T22:55:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/24x36_My-Dreams_BLOG_header.jpg?v=1722394504 How to create abstract art inspired by emotions, dreams and memories Colourful surreal abstract painting by artist Claire Desjardins. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/dos-donts-getting-your-art-into-galleries 2024-11-11T10:00:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/221217_Art-Gallery_472af9ba-1544-4729-9f64-19488e375e2a.jpg?v=1731205400 Do’s and don’ts for getting your art into galleries Abstract paintings of artist Claire Desjardins, hang in art gallery. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/2024-a-year-of-wild-adventures-and-artistic-inspiration 2024-12-04T11:24:15-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/03-from-the-right.jpg?v=1733326264 2024: a year of wild adventures and artistic inspiration! The patterns of black and white stripes on a vivid green background: zebras! https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/the-journey-behind-my-new-summer-safari-paintings 2024-12-11T10:00:11-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/48x80_The_Bush_Camp_FB.jpg?v=1733895151 The journey behind my new Summer Safari paintings "The Bush Camp" by abstract artist, Claire Desjardins, is part of the new SUMMER SAFARI collection https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/a-handmade-holiday-reflecting-on-love-loss-and-tradition 2024-12-20T13:46:37-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/David-walking-dogs-in-snowy-forest.jpg?v=1734706798 A handmade holiday: reflecting on love, loss, and tradition My husband David walking the dogs on Christmas Day, after heavy snowfall: it's a winter wonderland! https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/colors-of-costa-rica-art-retreat-for-artists-painters 2025-02-10T12:47:26-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2025-01-06_06.14.47_El_Castillo_view-2_7f37cd79-ea61-49ac-98a5-e5bbc4d22b0d.jpg?v=1739209646 Colors of Costa Rica art retreat: re-cap and artist review https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/top-5-reasons-to-attend-an-art-retreat 2025-02-10T12:35:30-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2025-01-09_12.10.46_Pam_s_paint_table-2_798083e1-cf93-41d5-83fc-778262e0effe.jpg?v=1739208930 Top 5 reasons to attend an art retreat Colorful artist paint palette at Claire Desjardins' painting workshop. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/creative-escapes-what-artists-loved-about-costa-rica-art-retreat-with-claire-desjardins 2025-02-10T12:37:15-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2025-01-07_11.12.20_El_Castillo_art_class_Manoela-2_603ccd74-f01d-43e0-9326-5ad1fbff7e4e.jpg?v=1739209035 Creative escapes: what artists loved about the Costa Rica art retreat with Claire Desjardins Attendee at one of Claire Desjardins artist retreats, Colors of Costa Rica, creating a painting. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/the-art-of-titling-paintings 2025-02-13T10:00:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/Claire-painting-in-front_89042678-b7ca-4db6-94c2-810584ff9970.jpg?v=1739402012 What's in a name? The art of titling paintings https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/learning-growing-and-making-mistakes-being-an-art-student-again 2025-06-18T10:14:41-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/IMG_2575-2_344ce7d5-6a10-43c7-b313-8c582b819739.jpg?v=1750256081 Learning, growing, and making mistakes: being an art student again Abstract figurative paintings by Claire Desjardins https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/my-life-as-a-working-artist 2025-03-12T09:20:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2024-11-11_11.35.26-1_Sydney_Designer_Boys_Claire_wall_of_art-2.jpg?v=1741785604 From corporate deadlines to creative freedom – my life as a working artist https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/my-journey-into-apparel-design-from-canvas-to-clothing 2025-12-14T17:08:03-05:00 weekly 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abstract art https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/making-art-and-the-concept-of-time-or-lack-thereof 2025-04-09T07:34:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2014-05-28_12.25.25_e03ffc61-7d5d-4c02-9f37-5b2b855e210c.jpg?v=1744198444 Making art and the concept of time (or lack thereof) https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/my-tropical-sanctuary-goodbye-to-my-sarasota-garden 2025-04-10T09:00:04-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/IMG_6489_51104602-8e97-4ce1-89d4-d87e9437f78c.jpg?v=1744034365 My tropical sanctuary: parting with my Sarasota garden https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/art-sunshine-selling-our-home-in-sarasota 2025-12-14T17:07:43-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/Screenshot_2025-03-25_at_5.59.54_PM_66596522-9dfb-443b-8004-d679ad3ea601.png?v=1765750063 A home filled with art, sunshine, and change: selling our house in Sarasota Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares about selling her home in Sarasota. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/what-earth-day-means-artist-inspired-by-nature 2025-04-22T11:55:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2025-03-24_08.30.15.jpg?v=1745337343 What Earth Day means to me Artist, Claire Desjardins, tending to her tropical garden, in Florida. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/3-things-i-learned-in-portrait-painting-class-this-week 2025-04-24T09:00:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2025-04-22_12.20.30_claire_at_portrait_painting_class-2_5b7d03a4-5c44-42df-9144-228b215a3168.jpg?v=1745413285 3 things I learned in portrait painting class this week Abstract artist Claire Desjardins in process as a student in a portrait painting class at the Sarasota Art Museum. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/when-colors-speak-louder-than-words-exploring-emotions-on-canvas-1 2025-05-08T09:24:13-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/02-on-the-wall-CU_5f753765-c709-404f-a6c5-02585eab4426.jpg?v=1746710653 When colors speak louder than words: exploring emotions on canvas Abstract artist Claire Desjardins explores how painting helps her stay grounded during life’s transitions, using softer colors to explore the deep connection between emotion and abstract art. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/how-abstraction-becomes-a-form-of-visual-meditation 2025-05-14T10:30:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/DSC08589_Claire_closeup_painting_48x80_The_Bush_Camp_in_studio-2.jpg?v=1746626748 How abstraction becomes a form of visual meditation 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Here are some thoughts and gentle suggestions to help you start your own meaningful series. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/solo-art-show-ottawa 2025-07-08T09:31:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2025-06-17_19.00.30-2.jpg?v=1751981472 Leaning into the quiet: preparing for LINGER - my solo exhibition in Ottawa https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/how-to-use-mixed-media-in-abstract-art 2025-06-11T06:48:49-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/20x20_Maroc-01_FB_775c3906-b30b-48f2-9989-3676f02bf35a.jpg?v=1749638929 How to play with mixed media in abstract art https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/abstract-art-in-public-spaces 2025-06-04T09:00:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/211126_Sarasota-Modern_02-2.jpg?v=1748879844 Art in the open: reflections on abstract work in public spaces Mural by 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color guides my paintbrush Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares how she allows color to guide her paintbrush. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/a-tale-of-two-studios-how-place-shapes-my-creative-process 2025-07-24T13:22:18-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2025-04-02_08.52.16_8caf7c39-b6da-4727-8ead-8ed50ac62531.jpg?v=1753377738 A tale of two studios: how place shapes my creative process Claire Desjardins discusses the way that location inspires her artwork as she splits her time between her two studios. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/lingering-moments-reflections-from-my-ottawa-exhibition 2025-07-16T11:48:06-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2025-07-12_15.08.38.jpg?v=1752680886 Lingering moments: reflections from my Ottawa exhibition Artist Claire Desjardins exhibition opening at Wall Space Gallery. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/the-art-of-letting-go-what-i-ve-learned-from-selling-my-work 2025-12-14T17:20:52-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/01-on-the-wall-Claire_2_SQUARE_a93cf7be-be88-46df-8f26-7d295feea0dc.jpg?v=1765750852 The art of letting go: what I’ve learned from selling my work Abstract artist Claire Desjardins discusses what it means to let go of her work through the selling process. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/how-i-begin-a-new-painting 2025-12-14T17:17:52-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/Claire_Blog_Cover_9fd115ac-111e-4aa5-a192-d0aeb0b6804b.jpg?v=1765750672 How I begin a new painting Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares how she begins a new painting. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/how-i-stay-inspired-even-when-i-don-t-feel-like-creating 2025-12-14T17:10:19-05:00 weekly 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often ask me (and what I wish more people knew) Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares about what collectors often ask her about their artwork and what she wishes more people knew. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/goodbye-sarasota 2025-12-14T17:05:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2022-07-13_20.44.56-2.jpg?v=1765749902 Saying goodbye to our Sarasota home Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares about saying goodbye to her beloved Sarasota home. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/bringing-my-art-into-your-home 2025-12-14T17:03:35-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2018-12-23_10.13.12-1.jpg?v=1765749815 Bringing my art into your home Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares about bringing her artwork into your home through homegoods and prints. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/time-and-place-a-journey-on-canvas 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Between shapes and spaces: my gel plate process Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares about her gel plate printing process. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/traces-of-a-life-painting-what-i-see-and-feel 2026-01-29T00:00:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/DSC08548-Claire-painting-48x80-The-Bush-Camp-in-studio-CROP_1e4eecc5-de1f-4b01-b463-74a20369965d.jpg?v=1767488291 Traces of a life: painting what I see and feel Abstract artist Claire Desjardins blog post about painting what she sees and feels. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/painting-from-the-heart-a-guide-to-emotional-expression-in-abstract-art 2025-12-13T22:00:11-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/Claire_standing_in_front_of_large_horizontal_painting.jpg?v=1765681211 Painting from the heart: a guide to emotional expression in abstract art https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/give-the-gift-of-art-a-holiday-guide 2025-12-14T16:58:20-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2024-12-24_17.44.23.jpg?v=1765749500 Give the gift of art: a holiday guide Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares about giving the gift of art this holiday season. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/gathering-at-the-table-the-parallels-between-artmaking-and-sharing-a-meal 2025-12-14T16:56:14-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2022-06-30_00.15.38_9c916c24-74fb-43dd-ac0d-dc3d1e64c086.jpg?v=1765749374 Gathering at the table: the parallels between artmaking and sharing a meal Artist Claire Desjardins shares about the parallels between making art and sharing a meal. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/pantones-color-of-the-year-cloud-dancer 2025-12-14T16:51:18-05:00 weekly 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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2024-07-26_17.27.28_gore_studio_paintings_on_easels_wip_on_easels.jpg?v=1767488345 Art as evidence of living Abstract artist Claire Desjardins writes about her art as evidence of living. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/what-my-hands-remember 2026-02-06T09:40:17-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/DSC05620_Claire_painting_gel_plate_prints-2_9711a2df-fc43-4c8a-98d2-501601679e43.jpg?v=1770388817 What my hands remember Abstract artist Claire Desjardins writes about what her hands remember. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/from-corporate-life-to-creative-life-starting-the-shift 2026-01-08T21:12:15-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/Claire-Desjardins-painting-in-art-studio_a97c9966-e107-45e2-9ba1-827c65016771.jpg?v=1767924735 From corporate life to creative life: starting the shift Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares her advice on making the move to becoming a full time artist. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/from-corporate-life-to-creative-life-putting-your-work-in-to-the-world 2026-01-15T08:30:47-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/00-on-the-wall-Claire_d6725a7d-8ce8-4d7f-833f-bdf2f8e39ef1.jpg?v=1768483847 From corporate life to creative life: putting your work in to the world Abstract artist Claire Desjardins shares her advice on how to take your art from hobby to full time career. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/the-season-of-return-why-i-always-come-back-to-making 2026-02-12T00:00:02-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/acrylic-artist-Paints-in-Pots_9062b8a7-fddd-4cae-af56-3ed792d565ea.jpg?v=1770638494 The season of return: why I always come back to making https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/in-praise-of-imperfection-what-handmade-art-offers-in-a-digital-world 2026-02-24T11:48:56-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/05_Painting-On-Easel.jpg?v=1771951736 In praise of imperfection: what handmade art offers in a digital world https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/2025-a-year-of-movement-making-and-coming-home 2025-12-29T08:00:59-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2025-05-04_18.51.01.jpg?v=1767013259 2025 — A year of movement, making, and coming home Claire Desjardins writes a farewell to 2025 as she looks back on all that they year brought. https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/what-january-brings-for-me-and-it-s-not-a-resolution 2026-01-08T21:13:42-05:00 weekly 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https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/more-love-than-before-when-a-painting-finds-a-new-story 2026-08-11T09:34:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2026-06-08_18.10.39.jpg?v=1786455275 More Love Than Before: when a painting finds a new story https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/it-took-me-more-than-fifty-years-to-become-myself 2026-06-29T00:00:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/2025-06-17_18.34.24_323b0793-ae96-40e3-85d3-22f99eda07bc.jpg?v=1782572339 It took me more than fifty years to become myself https://clairedesjardins.com/en-ca/blogs/claire-desjardins-blog/the-woman-i-understand-now 2026-07-07T06:30:02-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0606/5576/3621/articles/Red-Poppy-by-Jane-Desjardins_1e014cb4-2d53-4468-a41b-ec7e058e3d2d.jpg?v=1783076110 The woman I understand now 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