The Turquoise Iris
Owned by artist and creative business coach, Dionne Woods, The Turquoise Iris is based in Oklahoma. It exists to help creatives define and amplify their unique points of view through workshops, coaching, and online tutorials. While painted furniture, art, and merchandise are at the core of The Turquoise Iris’s work, the growth of artists, creators, and makers drives Dionne to connect with her audience worldwide.

Learn
Learn Dionne’s signature techniques through online tutorials and live workshops with The Turquoise Iris!

Grow
Grow your business with members-only content in Dionne’s private online communities.

Shop
Purchase Dionne’s original art and furniture or add more color to your life with imaginative accessories.
The meaning of life is to find your gift.
The purpose of life is to give it away.
Pablo Picasso
The meaning of life is to find your gift.
The purpose of life is to give it away.
Pablo Picasso
Meet Dionne Woods
Hi, I’m Dionne Woods! I’m an artist, business owner, and creative business coach. In my work, I use signature layering and blending techniques to create one-of-a-kind statement pieces. I also offer professional tools, paint workshops, and online communities designed to elevate and amplify artists from all backgrounds. I especially love my work as a creative coach who encourages artists to embrace the things that make them unique and translate that into art.
As part of my mission to empower creatives, I have launched Paint Talks, a podcast designed to share the true, inspiring stories of creatives from all walks of life. I also founded The Turquoise Iris Journal, a digital magazine by and for creatives, filled with tutorials, step-by-step projects, and powerful messages of community and hope.
I live with my husband, and sons in beautiful Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. When I’m not traveling the US to help artists awaken their creativity, I spend my time with my family!
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My flower garden might look different than yours but it’s filled with the same colors, passion for beauty and hope for the future. The seeds are planted and it’s time to nurture the dream.
#handpainted #WearableArt #HandpaintedDress #WeddingDress #Prom

My flower garden might look different than yours but it’s filled with the same colors, passion for beauty and hope for the future. The seeds are planted and it’s time to nurture the dream.
#handpainted #WearableArt #HandpaintedDress #WeddingDress #Prom
A key piece of advise given to me years ago was to create what you need and cannot find elsewhere.
I needed mindset work. ( big time! )
I needed business advise.
I needed paint tutorials.
I needed help with shipping.
I needed accountability.
I needed other creative people and a SAFE place to share my disappointments and wins, both.
So, if you’ve read this far, you may be in the same boat as I was years ago.
I’m ready to dive in and help you with your creative business. Our creative connection group digs into every aspect of starting small and growing without limits. I know there’s a lot to cover, but I’ve got you. Let’s get started!
##CreativeBusinessPlanner #CreativeBusiness #CreativeConnection #HeartTalk

A key piece of advise given to me years ago was to create what you need and cannot find elsewhere.
I needed mindset work. ( big time! )
I needed business advise.
I needed paint tutorials.
I needed help with shipping.
I needed accountability.
I needed other creative people and a SAFE place to share my disappointments and wins, both.
So, if you’ve read this far, you may be in the same boat as I was years ago.
I’m ready to dive in and help you with your creative business. Our creative connection group digs into every aspect of starting small and growing without limits. I know there’s a lot to cover, but I’ve got you. Let’s get started!
##CreativeBusinessPlanner #CreativeBusiness #CreativeConnection #HeartTalk
NEW Heirloom Journals are here! With my furniture and artwork, I’ve always wanted to create, and then capture an experience for my buyer. These journals give life to new visions, dreams, and storytelling. If I handed one of these to you, what would you use it for? Who would you give one to? #HeirloomJournal #ArtJournals #HandPainted #HandPaintedBook #JunkJournal #HeirloomArt #GiftsforFriends

NEW Heirloom Journals are here! With my furniture and artwork, I’ve always wanted to create, and then capture an experience for my buyer. These journals give life to new visions, dreams, and storytelling. If I handed one of these to you, what would you use it for? Who would you give one to? #HeirloomJournal #ArtJournals #HandPainted #HandPaintedBook #JunkJournal #HeirloomArt #GiftsforFriends
You know how passionate I am about art and helping artists thrive, right? Well, I’ve just launched a Creative Business Planner that’s packed with exercises, strategies, and tips for launching a creative business. I’d love to know what everyone thinks!! What a copy, too? Just check out my stories here on IG for the link! #BusinessPlanner #creativeentrepreneur

You know how passionate I am about art and helping artists thrive, right? Well, I’ve just launched a Creative Business Planner that’s packed with exercises, strategies, and tips for launching a creative business. I’d love to know what everyone thinks!! What a copy, too? Just check out my stories here on IG for the link! #BusinessPlanner #creativeentrepreneur
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