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Holy moly the time flew by! Can you believe we're

Be honest: When was the last time you went LIVE to

Be honest:
When was the last time you went LIVE to promote your business?

(And if the answer is "never" then I have something for you 😉)

You ever have those days where you sit down in fro

You ever have those days where you sit down in front of a canvas and literally, NOTHING happens? Yeah, I hate it too. Usually, when I get struck by an art block, one of three things does the trick:
Going outside.
Dancing!
Learning from other creatives

That last one is my favorite. I'm always inspired by the artists in our community, whether I'm listening to them on Paint Talks's Podcast (new episodes every Thursday!) or reading their submissions to #IrisJournal, and that alone is usually enough to light a fire under me.

What do you do when you're stuck with a creative block?

You ever have those days where you sit down in front of a canvas and literally, NOTHING happens? Yeah, I hate it too. Usually, when I get struck by an art block, one of three things does the trick::

The flowers are blooming wonderfully on this side

The flowers are blooming wonderfully on this side but directly south of this little vignette, I planted shade flowers in the full sun…………🙄😐😂

In my coaching group we've been talking about how

In my coaching group we've been talking about how to get yourself to stop procrastinating on tasks you don't want to do.

One thing that works for me is doing something I love while something I hate... Want to try it at home?
Try listening to PaintTalks's Podcast while you do the dishes! I love listening to podcasts while I'm doing chores because it feels like I have some girlfriends hanging out at my house chatting while I tidy.

New episodes featuring incredible creatives from all over the world are released every Thursday!

#podcast #womenpodcasters #creativepodcast #painttalkspodcast #womanownedbusiness
#smallbizlife #okcarist #dionnewoods #art

‘Freedom Flower’ 🌿💙☀️🌿💙☀️

‘Freedom Flower’ 🌿💙☀️🌿💙☀️ now available // 36 x 36

** named by Delisa Dickson

It's #SmallBusinessSaturday! Here are three EASY P

It's #SmallBusinessSaturday! Here are three EASY PEASY ways you can help support creatives on social media:
💗 SHARE - Every time I see something a friend would love, whether it's a quote or a product or a picture, I try to share it with them! It's a good way to let them know I'm thinking of them AND sharing can help your fellow creatives reach new people! Win/Win!
💗 SAVE - See something you love but you're not ready to shop? Almost every platform allows you to save posts now for viewing later and (believe it or not) saving a post is basically a SUPER ♥️!!!
💗 SHOP - Of course the best thing you can do to support your fellow creatives is to shop from them! Try to shop locally before you shop those big box stores... you never know what unique treasures you might find!

How will you show your support today?

#shoplocal #localartist #community #supportlocal #smallbizlove

I made a time lapse video of me painting this one

I made a time lapse video of me painting this one with just my hands. I haven’t found a more rewarding way to express my feelings than slathering these summer colors across my blank canvas. What a day!💙💙💙 You can see the new video in Issue 04 of @theturquoiseirisjournal

What is one action you can take TODAY to get one s

What is one action you can take TODAY to get one step closer to your dream life?

#inspiration #motivation #goals
#theturquoiseiris #bestself #artist #furnitureartist #dreams

My amazing friend Kristin Calhoun of @shepaintsstu

My amazing friend Kristin Calhoun of @shepaintsstudio has been helping me edit videos lately and she just put together this AMAZING compilation of my entire live series for a fan-favorite piece, Saltwater Taffy!

‘Summer in the Tropics’ // my newest art serie

‘Summer in the Tropics’ // my newest art series 🏝 // available works are on my website

The Beatles think that all you need is love but, a

The Beatles think that all you need is love but, after the year we’ve had, I think we all deserve a little more FUN, too!

If you’re looking for a community that makes having fun a part of its mission then allow me to invite you to join Creativity at Your Fingertips!

CYF is my new finger painting group… Yep, FINGER PAINTING! If just the thought of making a mess with your hands and some paint puts a smile on your face then I know you’re a good fit for the group. We encourage each other to play with paint, explore our artistic expression, and step outside our comfort zones to truly unlock the creativity that’s right at your fingertips.

Get in on the fun!

#fingerpainting #fingerpaintingfun #artist #community #creativeart #creativityatyourfingertips #fun #onlineclasses #virtuallearning

‘White Lace and Denim’ 36” x 36”

‘White Lace and Denim’ 36” x 36”

Hey Team Turquoise! You ever see pictures of som

Hey Team Turquoise!

You ever see pictures of someone's beach vacation where the caption is "wish you were here" and think "yeah, ummm, so do I!!!"

Well, now's your chance to join me for a paint- and sun-filled vacation in sunny San Diego!

Join me at the end of this month for the next "Created For A Time Such as This..." paint workshop with Debi Beard and Canice Blair! I'll be hanging out at Debi's shop for TWO events; our exclusive Friday night VIP session and Saturday's paint workshop. The weather is set to be GORGEOUS so we're hoping to have the entire event outdoors in Debi's stunning patio space.

I can't wait to see you there for two days of painting, dancing, laughing, and ALLLLL the "wish you were here" selfies our hearts can handle.

Hope to see you there!

Hello, Friends! 😎 I have a new edited step by s

Hello, Friends! 😎 I have a new edited step by step video coming for 'Monarch Meadow' and I'm already anticipating more monarch's in my life!!

If you’d asked me three years ago what I’d see

If you’d asked me three years ago what I’d see myself doing in 2021, I’m pretty sure that “podcast host” would not have been on the list… and yet it’s one of my favorite job titles! I can’t describe what a joy it is to spend time every week talking to other artists about their lives, art, and creative processes. Not only that but sharing these conversations with so many listeners really made me feel connected to so many people at a time when connection of any kind was hard to come by!

Now that we’re making our way towards Issue 04 of #IrisJournal and its special theme of connection, I think it’s about time that I invite you guys to connect even more!

Help me plan future episodes of Paint Talks's Podcast by sharing some of the questions YOU might have for future creatives...

What do you want me to ask? Drop your questions below.

And don’t forget to subscribe to Paint Talks’s Podcast wherever you like to listen!

#podcast #instapodcast #businesspodcast #womenpodcasters #creativeentreprenuer #hustle #artistofinstagram #makingit #fearlessmotivation #womanownedbusiness

When I first started my art practice I was ready t

When I first started my art practice I was ready to do almost anything to make my work stand out… but the thing that worried me most was the idea the *I* might stand out, too! I knew that I needed to show up online so that people could see the face behind the furniture but I really dreaded getting in front of the camera.

In the end, I made a deal with myself: I’d go live ONCE, just to say that I tried everything. If I hated it, well, that was that.

I didn’t hate it (and it went pretty well) so I tried it again. In the years since, I’ve seen how live video has transformed my business and I’ve gone live hundreds of times… so of course I didn’t want all that knowledge to go to waste! Last year I hosted a live webinar all about live video, featuring two of my favorite creative business owners, where we taught our viewers all our tips for planning, setting up, hosting, and promoting live video.

Who knew I’d go from inexperienced to expert in just a few years? If I knew then what I know now, I would have told Then-Dionne to go live a whole lot sooner!

When did something start out badly for you, but in the end it was great?

#inspiration #passion #creativecoach #mindset #fearlessmotivation #fearless #theturquoiseiris #personalgrowth #businesstips #businesscoach #creativebusiness

Did you know the lineup for Issue 04 of The Turquo

Did you know the lineup for Issue 04 of The Turquoise Iris Journal will be posted tomorrow?! We are so blessed to have so many fabulous contributors for this issue! We have even more goodies going on behind the scenes, too.

But, I have good news if you’re worried you missed out on a chance to have your creative business in the (digital) pages of The Turquoise Iris Journal!

That’s not even the best part…
Because we have chosen a digital format for our magazine every page, ad, text, and image can include a link. Our subscribers can shop directly from your ad just by tapping the link!

You have until June 15th to submit an ad! We have half- and full-page options and accept any business by or for creatives.

More deets in my stories plus the LINK!

When was the last time you let loose and played li

When was the last time you let loose and played like a child? I’ve been having so much fun with my finger painting group, Creativity at Your Fingertips, exploring the playful side of art! It’s been an eye-opening experience for a lot of us!
I dare you to do something that your inner child would approve of.

Leave a 🥳 if you’re up for the challenge!

#okcartist #artist #fingerpainting #artchallenge #theturquoiseiris #artgram #creativityatyourfingertips #abstractart #dionnewoods

It’s #Friday! That means a new blog post for yo

It’s #Friday!

That means a new blog post for you but this time it’s over at the The Turquoise Iris Journal blog! This week I’m talking about my terrific tropical art series. I love doing an art series, I think it’s a great way to challenge myself as an artist but it’s also incredibly fun to attempt. I added my own ideas for you to start your own summer art challenge at the end of the blog.

Be sure to tag us @TheTurquoiseIrisJournal and use the hashtag… your work might be featured in an upcoming issue.

Check below for the blog 🔗!!!

Hey friends! I know some of you may be new here so

Hey friends! I know some of you may be new here so I wanted to let you know all the places that we can hang out and get to know each other! I love spending time with other creatives and I know that we’re all different, which is why I’ve been working hard to build a TON of options for my followers.

If you like…
Digital Magazines with exclusive content by and for creatives
You should follow…
@theturquoiseirisjournal

If you like…
Podcasts where artists talk to other artists about life, art, and everything in between
You should follow…
@painttalkspodcast (on IG and everywhere you listen!)

If you like…
Live painting, Friday Night Live shows, and my husband Matt
You should follow…
My channel on YT!

Check out the link in my bio for more details, like where to find my blog or how to access my webinar.

I’m absolutely in love with these colors! She is

I’m absolutely in love with these colors! She is my newest and last in this art series. No. 10 ‘Bermuda Coral Reef’ 18” x 24”

No 2 in my summer series - It's not the Caribbean

No 2 in my summer series - It's not the Caribbean but 'Sunset in Capri' fits too well or at least it seems to. It was the name suggested by a viewer and I'm smitten, daydreaming of a trip to this hidden spot. The trees are finger painted as well as the shadowy beach area in front of them.

Colors are all DIY Paint and the recipe will be emailed to you soon ( to those that have added themselves to my list )

The tint over the entire painting is our Shipwrecked wax. My hope was for a vintage tint that keeps the finish from looking freshly done. Now available and more photos are below in the comments. xo, D

Staging or trying on my new favorite hat?!

Staging or trying on my new favorite hat?!

This color combination will always be a favorite.

This color combination will always be a favorite. Is is the teal, green or turquoise that you love the most?

That blue just kind of grabs your attention but I

That blue just kind of grabs your attention but I hope it’s in a good way. I’m obsessed.

‘Old Trinity’ 35” x 35” ⛪️

‘Old Trinity’ 35” x 35” ⛪️

‘Indian Summer Calla’ 24 x 24 // now available

‘Indian Summer Calla’ 24 x 24 // now available ❤️

The colors were speaking to me this week!!

The colors were speaking to me this week!!

Those of you in this business will relate to this.

Those of you in this business will relate to this. It’s HARD trying to be original and unique!

Try it anyway.

It’s so hard to create something that speaks to you and also hope that just one person “gets you”!

Create anyway.

It’s so hard to stand out among so many other amazing and talented artists.

Try anyway.

Don’t give up. Pay attention to the colors, textures and objects that make your heart skip a beat.

Don’t give up.

This is ‘Antigua Amore’ and its now available on my website. Happy Friday!!

The inspector showed up late last night demanding

The inspector showed up late last night demanding bedtime but I’m anxious to get back to this painting tonight!! #ChiefBarketingOfficer

The sky is pink after the storm! Too beautiful not

The sky is pink after the storm! Too beautiful not to share.🙌🏻

‘Antigua Amore’ is headed to the staging wall

‘Antigua Amore’ is headed to the staging wall next!

‘Sunset in Capri’ close up💙🌴

‘Sunset in Capri’ close up💙🌴

‘Girls Weekend’ because I painted this with my

‘Girls Weekend’ because I painted this with my online crew of ladies in our Empowered by Design group, and we just went for it!! Now available // 24 x 24

Work in progress 💙💙 This is a fun paint tuto

Work in progress 💙💙 This is a fun paint tutorial I’m working on in my coaching group. We have a couple more days of work to put in but we’re making progress!

Caption this photo of #MoreMatt with his first abs

Caption this photo of #MoreMatt with his first abstract 😂

‘Iris of the Island’ 15” x 30” // No. 7 in

‘Iris of the Island’ 15” x 30” // No. 7 in this series // now available

‘Red Love Me Lily’ 12” x 12” on canvas //

‘Red Love Me Lily’ 12” x 12” on canvas // now available // No. 6 in this series

Name that flower!

Name that flower!

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