Cheeky Art to Make you Smile

Hi there! I’m Iris, an artist in Springfield, Virginia.

I love to create whimsical art with a touch of cheekiness and mischief to bring a smile to myself and others. Art was my way of coping with life’s many challenges.

I hope that my art can help to lift your spirits!

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Follow me on Instagram @the.wandering.iris

A mini collection of watercolor florals and coordinating patterns. Designing my Chinese takeout container was a lot of fun. I used a reference photo for the flowers from the generous @bydylanm -- thank you! #StacieBloomfield5DayChallenge #irisfujit
👻🌸🦌 The trees are in full bloom where I live, and I wanted to capture some of that.  Creating this piece brought me joy... the colors, painting nature, and just a touch of humor.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did creating it.&nb
🦁 AFRICAN LION - This week's prompt to Jehane's Golden Thread - "Go Wild" theme.  I painted a group of lions, also known as a pride.  There's the group of related females hanging out on the rock -- I call them the &quot
Other than drawing and painting, I love to cook.  I made this dish inspired by a recipe I found in a cookbook (Donabe: Classic and Modern Japanese Clay Pot Cooking).  My family found it delicious, especially on a chilly rainy evening. 
🌴 Looking for the one who is coming...  #irisfujitoillustration #cuteart #illustrator #artoninsta #illustrationartists #freelanceillustrator #freelancer #artwork #femaleartist #womenwhodraw #watercolor #creativity #watercolor #palmsunday
🐆 SWEET CHEETAH - Excited to be taking part in Jehane's 2nd theme of 2025 -- Go Wild. First up is "sweet cheetah". I made a poster that could go in a gym for children to remind them to stretch before running since the cheetah is known for
I attended an online fundraiser for the devastating earthquake that hit Myanmar late last month.  In addition to the watercolor workshop, the team at @betterburma gave updates and @meemalee shared how her aunt was doing in in ligh
🐧🐻🐒 LONDON ZOO - The last prompt for Jehane's Golden Thread theme "London Calling".  I read that there is a rare white telephone booth at the Penguin Beach attraction at the London Zoo.  Immediately my mind went to some en