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.

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

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

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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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Today is the last day for BOGO workshops! Anyone who buys a ticket to the January Painterly Party will also receive access to our online Painterly basics workshop! Learn all about the new medium from DIY Paint that is taking the art world by storm 🎨
#WIP #WorkinProgress

Today is the last day for BOGO workshops! Anyone who buys a ticket to the January Painterly Party will also receive access to our online Painterly basics workshop! Learn all about the new medium from DIY Paint that is taking the art world by storm 🎨
#WIP #WorkinProgress
👒Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is be unapologetically ourselves. I always try to encourage my coaching clients to listen to their inner creative voice so I’m going to do the same for anyone reading this right now: Embrace your instincts with bright, bold, colorful creations for your wardrobe and your home! #HandPaintedHat #CustomHat #DesignerHat

👒Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is be unapologetically ourselves. I always try to encourage my coaching clients to listen to their inner creative voice so I’m going to do the same for anyone reading this right now: Embrace your instincts with bright, bold, colorful creations for your wardrobe and your home! #HandPaintedHat #CustomHat #DesignerHat
I’m going to paint these. When inspiration hits, do you go all in or step delicately and think it through? The new Painterly Paint colors have spoiled me to the luxurious combination of pairing them with my redesigned apparel. #PreLovedDresses #PreLovedClothing #EcoCouture #HandPainted #HandPaintedWeddingDress #SustainableFashion

I’m going to paint these. When inspiration hits, do you go all in or step delicately and think it through? The new Painterly Paint colors have spoiled me to the luxurious combination of pairing them with my redesigned apparel. #PreLovedDresses #PreLovedClothing #EcoCouture #HandPainted #HandPaintedWeddingDress #SustainableFashion
I’m cutting strips of fabric made from my own artwork and then adding them to my newest collection of hats. They’re all sealed with a 🩵. You can capture a mood when wearing a custom hat. Did you know that? It’s true…I feel a shift of peace and confidence when I wear a hat that is 100% unique to me. It’s true.
Thank you to all of you who’re wearing my hats and leaning in to your own individual style. I 🩵 u.
#HandmadeStyle #CustomPaintedHat #HandPaintedHats #HatDesigner #InStyle

I’m cutting strips of fabric made from my own artwork and then adding them to my newest collection of hats. They’re all sealed with a 🩵. You can capture a mood when wearing a custom hat. Did you know that? It’s true…I feel a shift of peace and confidence when I wear a hat that is 100% unique to me. It’s true.
Thank you to all of you who’re wearing my hats and leaning in to your own individual style. I 🩵 u.
#HandmadeStyle #CustomPaintedHat #HandPaintedHats #HatDesigner #InStyle
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