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Dionne Daily – Live Studio Show
Dionne Daily is a live studio show hosted by artist and mentor Dionne Woods, created for women who want to reconnect with their creativity and live more intentionally. Blending art, storytelling, and honest conversation, each episode offers encouragement, inspiration, and practical insight—whether you’re painting, building a creative business, or simply finding your way back to what you love.
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.
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 The Motivatarian Exchange, a podcast that shares the true and 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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Don’t overthink it. You’ve probably already done that enough by now.
30 Day Challenge starts Friday. Let’s go!
‘Seeds of Faith’ is our reminder that even the smallest seeds, when planted with faith, have the potential to grow into something beautiful.
We don’t always see what is happening beneath the surface, but we can trust that growth is taking place.
 Inspired by my own yellow roses in the front yard, this garden feels abundant, joyful, and full of life!
Now available 🩵
If I were starting my business over in 2027, I would do things VERY differently!
16+ years of experience, six years of letting fear hold me back, and a whole lot of lessons about building a business that actually LASTS.
That’s why I created NOW. SIMPLY. START.™
30 videos. 30 actionable steps. A private community. Four LIVE gatherings.
Early bird ends TONIGHT!
Our community is growing, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
Every woman who says yes to this means more to me than a thousand likes ever could.
16 years ago, I was painting furniture on my garage floor, scared to death of anyone seeing what I was doing. It took me six years to believe I could bring people together.
Here’s what I know now: a business doesn’t start with a big audience. It starts with a few people who decide to show up, for you and for each other.
My Online 30 Day Challenge starts this week…That’s what NOW. SIMPLY. START.™ is. 30 days of exactly what I’d do if I were starting a business today. A short daily video. One real action each day. LIVE Friday gatherings. And a founding group that will actually know your name.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to stop overthinking and start, consider this your Tuesday-morning nudge.
From the Blog
Loose Watercolor Painting: Turn One Floral Into So Much More
What Else Could This Become? The Creative Possibilities Inside One Watercolor Painting Lately, I’ve been asking myself one question over and over again while I’m creating: What happens if I try this? What happens if I put soft pastel over watercolor? What happens if I...
Feeling Stuck? Here’s Why You Need to Change Your Environment
Feeling stuck creatively or mentally? It might not be your ideas—it might be your environment. In this post, Dionne shares how a simple change of scenery can spark creativity, boost energy, and unlock fresh inspiration… plus 25 free and low-cost ways to get out of your routine and start thinking differently today.
7 Simple Content Creation Tips for Artists and Creatives – Flat Lays, Reels, and DIY Photography Techniques from My Create + Capture Workshop
Learn 7 content creation tips for artists and creatives from Dionne Woods’ Create + Capture workshop. From flat lays to reels, discover how to simplify your content and photograph your art using just your phone.
