Cheeky art to make you smile.

I’m Iris, a watercolor artist in Springfield, VA. I paint whimsical animals with gentle mischief, made to interrupt the chaos of everyday life with a smile and a bit of calm.

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Studio letters sharing art, inspiration, and what’s unfolding on my watercolor table.

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The prompt for #jehanesgoldenthread was found objects, and I imagined this little raccoon tucked into his tree hollow, sorting through the tiny things he’s collected on his wanderings — smooth pebbles, mossy bits, a bottle cap, among othe
In a quiet moment this weekend, I painted a peaceful autumn watercolor scene with geese migrating overhead as a single feather drifts down. While taking my senior dog out this season, I've been watching the leaves shift colors and seeing the birds
Root vegetables and one very curious dinner guest. 🥕 My take on last week’s #jehanesgoldenthread prompt, root vegetables. A small study in color (inspired by @letsgomakeart) … and maybe a tiny bit of mischief #jehanesgoldenthreadrootv
Dried hydrangeas and a visiting moth — my take on Jehane’s Golden Thread prompt, dried blooms. I wanted to paint that moment when the petals catch light from behind, thin and like parchment paper as they fade. #jehanesgoldenthreaddriedb