Art that Speaks.
Coaching that Connects.
A Voice for Creative Transformation.
Explore Dionne Woods’ original artwork, creative coaching, and empowering message as an artist, speaker, and mentor.
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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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There are 10 women on their way here today @artistsrisingretreats and I’m getting so pumped to spend the week with them.
this is just a little sneak peek at the property and I’m gonna be sharing so much more as the week goes on.
PS. every time I leave here I wanna go home and open a bed-and-breakfast lol.😬
I’m traveling to Glastonbury, CT today to host my leadership and art retreat at @artistsrisingretreats and reviewing my notes.
This is where I am…no matter how much planning, prepping, and designing I do, what really matters are these 4 lines on my priority to-do list.
For me, leadership comes down to the energy we bring into a room and the space we create for others.
I don’t believe leading means having all the answers. I believe it means opening up the conversation, asking better questions, listening, and making room for others to be heard.
I’m thrilled to spend a week with these ladies, get to know them better and make room for growth!
Only TWO left!
For the love of putting pen to paper, slowing down, and keeping something worth remembering.
My Heirloom Journals are made for handwritten letters, favorite recipes, prayers, big dreams, little sketches, and all those thoughts that deserve more than a screen. I paint in mine…perfect for watercolors, too!
Each one arrives in a beautiful custom gift box, ready to give (or keep for yourself 😉).
A little creative wellness. A little analog living. A whole lot of meaning.
And did I mention there are only TWO left?
#HeirloomJournal #AnalogLiving #CreativeWellness #SlowLiving #MeaningfulGifts TheTurquoiseIris
“Could someone please just tell me what to do next?”
You can love working for yourself and still wish someone would help you sort through the decisions.
What deserves your attention? What can wait? And what would someone with experience do first?
That’s why I’m teaching
**NOW. SIMPLY. START.**
If I were starting a creative business today—with everything I’ve learned since painting furniture on my garage floor in 2010—here’s exactly what I would do.
What I’d start with.
What I’d do next.
What I’d share.
What I’d postpone.
Then we’ll work through how those steps fit YOUR strengths, personality, and what you want to offer. Whether you sell products, provide a service, or are still figuring that out.
Starting fresh? Been doing this for years and need direction? Come sit beside me. Bring the idea and the questions you keep circling. I’ll bring my experience.
•• More details coming.
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.
