Paula Des Jardins, a Philadelphia native, received her BFA, cum laude, from Rosemont College, and furthered her figurative studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
Her subsequent move to Asia offered both a new perspective and palate as she continued her passion for painting. Tinges of that exotic environment can be seen in her contemporary abstract pieces. Ms. Des Jardins has since traveled to over 30 countries with each new culture presenting further inspiration.
Ms. Des Jardins is a well established artist on the east coast and is currently working in Southern California. Her work is internationally renowned for it's brilliant use of color, textures, powerful brush strokes, and glorious light. Her works are included in many private and corporate collections. Critics agree that the work of Paula Des Jardins is "modern art that will endure".
Learn about Paula's process, and find out what inspires her.
Her subsequent move to Asia offered both a new perspective and palate as she continued her passion for painting. Tinges of that exotic environment can be seen in her contemporary abstract pieces. Ms. Des Jardins has since traveled to over 30 countries with each new culture presenting further inspiration.
Ms. Des Jardins is a well established artist on the east coast and is currently working in Southern California. Her work is internationally renowned for it's brilliant use of color, textures, powerful brush strokes, and glorious light. Her works are included in many private and corporate collections. Critics agree that the work of Paula Des Jardins is "modern art that will endure".
Learn about Paula's process, and find out what inspires her.
Below, Detail of Climb the Heavens ©2004
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