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What Makes an Original Painting Collectible?
Rolling In | 2026 | 50 x 60” | Oil on Canvas What makes an original painting collectible? Is it the size? The subject? The artist’s reputation? The gallery that represents it? Those things matter. But sometimes, for the artist, a truly significant painting is something much more personal. I call these milestone works. Rolling In, completed in 2026, is one of them. It was an emotional painting—a push and pull between uncertainty and resolution, and ultimately, a search for

The Making of a 60 x 96 Painting
Blue Horizon, 2026, 60×96 Oil on Canvas by Claire Jane Kendrick, www.cjk-studio.com There is something different about standing in front of a painting that measures five feet by eight feet. At this scale, the work does not simply occupy a wall. It changes the relationship between the viewer and the space around it. The painting becomes architectural. For Claire Jane Kendrick, working at this scale is both an artistic challenge and an opportunity. The question is not simply how to

“Why Paint the Coast Again and Again?”
To some viewers, Claire Jane Kendrick’s compulsion to return to the coast—and to paint the ocean again and again—may seem curious, even mystifying. But perhaps it is not unlike a musician returning to the same piece of music. The notes may be familiar, yet every performance offers another opportunity to listen, refine, interpret and discover something new. For Kendrick, the coastline provides that opportunity. The subject may be recognizable: a horizon, a breaking wave, an expanse of blue water, the

Where Art Takes Root: How a Florida Flower Farm and a Restored Ford Garage Are Reviving the Heart of Hastings
Just a short drive from historic St. Augustine, a ribbon of wild blooms unfurls across the quiet landscape—zinnias, sunflowers, and soft-petaled seasonal flowers swaying in the warm Hastings breeze. This is Parks Flower Farms, a vibrant local grower known for inviting visitors to “pick your own” from fields alive with color. Families arrive with baskets and cups, cars tucked into the old Apache field, wandering freely among the rows to gather their bouquets. It is pastoral, joyful, and deeply rooted

Now at Atlantic Contemporary | Amelia Island
Marsh Life 72×48 Oil on Canvas ….New Work Alert at Atlantic Contemporary! Here a selection of just two paintings that are available. Ask to see full inventory. Today was one of those Florida days you dream about—blue, blue, blue skies stretching wide over the marsh and beach. I took the long way up through Heckscher Drive, and as always, the land whispered inspiration. Sketches were made. Ideas were sparked. And now, new paintings have arrived at Atlantic Contemporary Gallery in

New Dawn, New Day
A new colorful diptych by Claire Jane Kendrick Diptych, 48 x 96 in. (two panels, 48 x 48 in. each), oil on canvas Infused with light and vitality, New Dawn, New Day reflects the dynamic rhythms of Florida’s wild coastline, where the intercoastal waterway meets the marshlands. Inspired by walks in Guana State Park, this expansive diptych embodies a bold, expressive energy. Kendrick’s risk-taking brushwork and glowing palette convey movement, harmony, and joy. The title nods to Nina Simone’s iconic

Before a painting is created…!
Out in the field, where sky meets marsh and wind sketches the landscape before any brush can—this is where the work begins. Before a painting is born, there is a deep, immersive process—one rooted in observation, patience, and connection. Today, our artist ventures into the wild quiet, where brine-bleached grasses and oyster beds speak in texture and light. Dragonflies hover, birds call, and somewhere between wind gusts and glints of water, new compositions begin to take shape. Sketchbook in hand,

Collectors…!
SOLD | “Amber Bliss” 14×14 Oil on Canvas by Claire Jane Kendrick This small gem didn’t stay on the wall for long—The depiction of Golden Hour was snapped up quickly, and it’s a beautiful reminder: when a piece moves you, trust that instinct. Every work by Claire is original and completely one of a kind, a moment of light, memory, and mood that won’t happen again. Claire’s unique view of the world is shaped by a rich creative journey—from her

Wide Open
Title: “Wide Open” 48 x 48 inches | Oil on Canvas | Original SOLD | Giclee Print on Archival Canvas Available 48×48 In Wide Open, Claire Kendrick captures the expressive potential of Florida’s marshlands—landscapes rich in subtle shifts and surprising color. Through deliberate layering and confident application of paint, Kendrick creates visual vibrations that echo the energy of the natural world. The surface hums with motion: greens give way to ochres, soft blues to warm silvers, revealing a spectrum far

The Dutch Painters at the Lightner Museum: A Celebration of Art and Collecting
By Claire Jane Kendrick Nestled in the heart of St. Augustine, the Lightner Museum has long been a gem for art lovers and history buffs. With its elegant architecture and beautifully curated exhibitions, it never fails to inspire. But its current exhibition of The Hague School: The Second Golden Age of Dutch Painting , 19th-century Dutch art transcends even its usual offerings. For me, stepping into this gallery felt like returning to my days exploring Europe—living in Belgium, traveling through