Friday, December 9, 2011

True Colors

I find the artwork of Claire Desjardins so encouraging. Her paintings are bright and exuberant but also feel contemplative and personal. She writes in her artist statement, "My work is about me and my existence in this world. It reflects my journey on this planet, and the context in which I fit: sometimes melding with the flow of my environment, sometimes feeling quite separate ..."




I hope you have a beautiful, colorful weekend!

Photos from here. 
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9 comments:

  1. Smitten4StyleDecember 9, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    oh what beautiful work! loving your blog! follow each other? xo
    ellie

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  2. amy b.s.December 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    the colors just draw you in.

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  3. MichelleDecember 9, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I liked the artwork as soon as I saw it, but I REALLY liked it when I read that quote.

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  4. Noe @ ADELLA AVENUEDecember 9, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Thanks for introducing me to her work! Love discovering things like this!

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  5. classiqDecember 9, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    You have a great eye for art works and paintings, Katie. I would love one of these for my living-room, I need something to brighten it up a little. Have a great weekend! xo
    Ada

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  6. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Her colors just draw a person in. Love it!

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  7. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEDecember 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Wow her work is fantastic!!! Hope you're enjoying the weekend :) xoxo

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  8. Elle SeesDecember 11, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    i love the colors--they match my house!

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  9. a m o u r e t t eDecember 12, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    These are lovely

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