Meet Dionne Woods

Dionne Woods is an artist, author, speaker, and mentor whose creative journey began with painting furniture in her Oklahoma garage and has since grown into a global brand, The Turquoise Iris. Known for her fearless use of color and intuitive layering, Dionne creates expressive abstracts and bold watercolor florals that carry stories of courage, movement, and transformation. A collector of stories and of people, she weaves connection through every brushstroke, conversation, and community she builds.

Beyond the canvas, she has built a thriving creative community through her memberships, retreats, workshops, her print publication, The Turquoise Iris Journal, and her podcast, The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne Woods. Her work as a mentor and coach has inspired thousands of women to embrace creativity as both a personal sanctuary and a path to growth in business and life. Dionne is also the creator of the Motivatarian Method™, a framework designed to spark courageous expression, curious exploration, and connected growth in creatives and leaders alike.

Her work has been featured in national publications including Where Women Create, and she is a sought-after voice on creativity, leadership, and community. Whether through painting, teaching, podcasting, or speaking, Dionne is passionate about helping others trust their intuition, embrace bold self-expression, and recognize the beauty of their unique story.