We’re thrilled to have created this community that will be filled with creativity and inspiration. Once you have joined you’ll gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content, sneak peeks of upcoming artwork, discounts on prints and special insights into the unique painting process of Iris Grace.
Along with pictures and videos of Thula and the other animals, life at home and our adventures.
What to Expect:
– Exclusive updates and previews of new artwork
– Community discussions and art challenges
– Share your own artwork with the community
– Techniques from Iris Grace
It is a safe space to introduce yourself, share your art, chat and ask any questions. We will celebrate the beauty of art together and the benefits of spending time with our animal friends.
Lined curtains and blinds to help with noise reduction,
warmth in the winter and to keep cool in the summer. ☀️
Plants to enhance the atmosphere adding colour and textures to inspire creativity. 🪴
Improves air quality & lowers stress levels. 😊
Encourages a sense of connection to the natural world.
Soft warm lighting, spotlights are dimmable.
Comfortable chairs with cushions made from natural materials and soft to touch.
Natural light from big windows with the trees and garden beyond, giving an outside – inside feel and the doors open out onto the decking. 🌳
Good to have extra seating for artist assistants – Thula & Friends 🐈 🐇
Large wooden table to fit big pieces & all the paints, brushes, crayons, inspiration books… 📚🎨🖌️
Natural Oak Flooring – hard wearing, warm hues adding character & warm underfoot.
The wood floor also helps with sound absorption, contributing to a quieter environment.
What’s your ideal creative space?
Where do you feel the most comfortable? Before we start to work on our art let’s set up the environment we are working in to be the best it can be 😊 This is Iris’s but what will yours be like and what works for you now and why?
Let’s consider some points when setting up a creative space
1. Location:
– Accessibility: Choose a location that is easy to access regularly, whether it’s in your home or a rented space. Consider noise levels, especially if you’re easily distracted.
– Inspiration: Being close to nature or interesting urban environments can provide additional stimulation.
2. Layout:
– Zoning: Create areas for specific tasks—drawing, painting, mixed media, and digital art. Each zone can be tailored to the needs of that medium.
– Movement: Ensure that pathways are clear and allow for easy movement between different work areas.
3. Storage:
– Modular Solutions: Use modular shelving units that can be adjusted as your collection of materials grows.
– Visible Organization: Transparent bins or labeled storage can make it easier to find what you need quickly and encourages you to keep your space tidy.
4. Lighting:
– Task Lighting: Use adjustable desk lamps focused on work areas for detailed tasks, while softer ambient lighting can create a relaxed atmosphere. Make the most our of any natural light available.
– Color-Temperature: Select bulbs that mimic daylight (around 5000K) to ensure accurate color representation when working on art.
5. Work Surface:
– Material Choice: Opt for surfaces that can be easily cleaned.
– Height Consideration: Having adjustable height surfaces can help accommodate different projects, whether you’re standing or sitting.
6. Tools and Materials:
– Inventory System: Keep an inventory list of your materials to manage stock effectively, replacing items before they run out.
– Segregation: Separate basic supplies (brushes, paints, pencils) from specialty items to streamline your workflow.
7. Comfort:
– Chair Selection: Invest in chairs that you love, especially if you’re seated for long hours.
– Temperature Control: Have fans or heating available to maintain a comfortable working temperature year-round.
8. Inspiration:
– Vision Boards: Create mood boards or inspirational walls with colors, images, and quotes that resonate with your artistic style.
– Samples: Display your past works to motivate yourself and track your artistic journey.
9. Ventilation:
– Air Quality: Install exhaust fans or use air purifiers to maintain air quality, especially when working with solvents or sprays.
– Fresh Air: Whenever possible, open windows during work sessions to allow for natural ventilation.
10. Technology:
– Art Software: Consider investing in tablets or software for digital art, design, and planning.
– Documenting Progress: Use cameras or smartphones to document your work and share your process on social media.
11. Sound:
– Acoustic Treatments: If sound distraction is an issue, consider adding rugs and other soft furnishings to absorb the sound along with natural materials.
– Sound Control: Create playlists or find streaming services that provide the type of music or ambiance that inspires you while working.
12. Access to Nature:
– Natural Elements: Incorporate plants to enhance the atmosphere. Studies show that greenery can boost creativity and reduce stress.
– Outdoor Space: If possible, connect your studio to an outdoor area where you can work, drawing inspiration from your surroundings.
If we pay attention to these aspects, our art studios can become a sanctuary for creativity and an effective place for artistic exploration and productivity. Happy creating everyone !
Iris’s latest painting ‘Journey Through The Dreamscape’ is available to order as a giclee print or the Original, please email Arabella at irisgracepainting@yahoo.com to find out more.
Print Size and Price
Prints are the same size as the Original: 55cm x 75cm (21.65 inches x 29.52 inches) – £170.00
Shipping
All print orders are shipped using tracked and signed delivery with Royal Mail.
For the United Kingdom we have a flat rate of £14.00 covering postage, packing and insurance.
For the Rest of the World we use the following rates to cover postage, packing and insurance:
This Spring we have been on a mission with the The Woodland Trust to plant more trees to create our own therapeutic woodland.
Native Trees & Climate Change
We have planted native English tress, 105 in total! Oak, Field Maple, Grey Willow, Rowan, Silver Birch & Wild Cherry.
Trees are one of our best defences in the fight against climate change. They absorb carbon, cool cities, prevent floods, clean air and protect wildlife. Planting more trees isn’t just about saving cute animals, it’s about safeguarding our health, homes and future.
The Health Benefits Of Planting Trees
For Iris there are extra benefits from this project, she gets to spend time in nature which helps her anxiety & balances her nervous system.
The digging and heavy work activates her proprioceptors. So what does this mean? Proprioceptors are embedded within our joints and muscles that receive feedback each time we move; they provide us with information about our body’s position in space and where each body part is, as well as what it’s doing. They also give us information regarding how much or how little force we are exerting. This system controls balance, movement, and body awareness. The more detailed work helps with fine motor skills and has the added bonus of sensory joys and intriguing discoveries.
You can help by planting a tree in your garden, outdoor or community space. Even a single tree can make a big difference. Every sapling counts. From alder to yew, plant a tree in your outdoor space and help protect us all.
Connecting with nature lowers cortisol levels and increases serotonin levels, enhancing mood and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Nurturing plants and witnessing their growth boosts self-esteem and provides a sense of accomplishment.
While planting the Willow Trees in the garden it reminded me of Iris’s painting ‘Willow Grace’, so will leave you with some beautiful colours to inspire some planting.
Shorelines Edge – Acrylics and watercolours on watercolour paper 55cm x 75cm
(21.65inches x 29.52inches)
Example of Shorelines Edge mounted and framed.
Iris’s new painting is available to buy as a giclee print or the original. To order a print please email Arabella at irisgracepainting@yahoo.com
Using extremely ‘high end’ scan-back camera technology and daylight balanced lighting, we are able to create an incredibly accurate and detailed digital image from Iris’s Original Paintings. Our colour management ensures consistency and guarantees the highest standards and quality of image.
With the very latest in art printing technology with fully calibrated photo-scanning, processing and printing equipment, we pay fastidious attention to colour balancing to ensure extremely accurate reproduction.
The word Giclée (“g-clay”), is derived from the French verb gicler meaning “to squirt or spray”, Giclée, is used to describe a fine art digital printing process combining pigment based inks with high quality archival quality paper (Hahnemühle German Etching, 310 gsm) to achieve Giclée prints of superior archival quality, light fastness and stability.
If you would like more details about the original painting please email Arabella at irisgracepainting@yahoo.com
Beautifully painted onto canvas board with acrylics and chalk 50cm x 50cm. Iris has named this piece after one of her favourite poems ‘I See The Moon’.
BUYING IRIS’S ARTWORK
To find out details about the Original painting of ‘I See The Moon’ which is available email Arabella at irisgracepainting@yahoo.com
To order a print please email Arabella at irisgracepainting@yahoo.com
Shipping
All print orders are shipped using tracked and signed delivery with Royal Mail. Iris’s Original paintings are packed in their own wooden crates and shipped via Pack & Send.
Just a quick post to ask those of you who have bought any of Iris’s products over the years if you would be willing to spare a few moments leave a google review.
One of the advantages I feel of discovering a love for art when you are young is that there are no boundaries, it’s all about fun, exploring textures and colour. How different materials react. As a young painter Iris isn’t set or fixed into a particular way of doing things and it is about the experience of doing that is therapeutic.
Here is her latest painting, ‘Over the mountains, over the sea’ painted onto canvas board with acrylics. 40cm x 40cm
This one reminds me of the Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh with it’s contrasting tones and dreamlike movement. I love how her artwork is developing and changing as she experiments and we see new ideas from this young painter.
To find out details about the Original painting which is available please email Arabella at irisgracepainting@yahoo.com or to see what other paintings are available click here
Sometimes it can be difficult to imagine what a piece of artwork will look like once it’s mounted and framed up on the wall. Would it be best positioned above a mantlepiece or your office desk? Maybe in the kitchen or living room? Iris and I have created some mock-ups for you to see, examples of her work in interiors to get your mind’s eye in the groove so you can easily start to picture her framed pieces up in your own home.
Using extremely ‘high end’ scan-back camera technology and daylight balanced lighting, we are able to create an incredibly accurate and detailed digital image from Iris’s Original Paintings.
Our colour management ensures consistency and guarantees the highest standards and quality of image. With the very latest in art printing technology with fully calibrated photo-scanning, processing and printing equipment, we pay fastidious attention to colour balancing to ensure extremely accurate reproduction.
The word Giclée (“g-clay”), is derived from the French verb gicler meaning “to squirt or spray”, Giclée, is used to describe a fine art digital printing process combining pigment based inks with high quality archival quality paper (Hahnemühle German Etching, 310 gsm) to achieve Giclée prints of superior archival quality, light fastness and stability.
Profits from the sales of her art go towards her therapies, education and future.
Sometimes it can be difficult to imagine what a piece of artwork will look like once it’s mounted and framed up on the wall. Especially when looking at the images of the paintings online. Iris’s art is all painted at home in East Farndon close to Market Harborough but we display her work on her website & online shop.
See Iris’s paintings from anywhere in the world not just in Market Harborough
This gives anyone from any location at any time the chance to view her collection. We do understand that it can be hard to work out if it would be best positioned above a mantlepiece or your office desk? Maybe in the kitchen or living room?
So Iris and I have created some mock-ups for you to see, examples of her work in interiors to get your mind’s eye in the groove so you can easily start to picture her framed pieces up in your own home.
Using extremely ‘high end’ scan-back camera technology and daylight balanced lighting, we are able to create an incredibly accurate and detailed digital image from Iris’s Original Paintings.
Using extremely ‘high end’ scan-back camera technology and daylight balanced lighting, we are able to create an incredibly accurate and detailed digital image. Our colour management ensures consistency and guarantees the highest standards and quality of image.
We pay fastidious attention to colour balancing to ensure extremely accurate reproduction. With the very latest in art printing technology with fully calibrated photo-scanning, processing and printing equipment.
The word Giclée (“g-clay”), is derived from the French verb gicler meaning “to squirt or spray”. Giclée, is used to describe a fine art digital printing process combining pigment based inks with high quality archival quality paper (Hahnemühle German Etching, 310 gsm) to achieve Giclée prints of superior archival quality, light fastness and stability.
Profits from the sales of her art go towards her therapies, education and future.
This week we have released Iris’s new painting called ‘Eyebrook’. It’s named after Eyebrook reservoir which is somewhere that has been a favourite of Iris’s lately.
The Printer uses the very latest in art printing technology with fully calibrated photo-scanning, processing and printing equipment, they pay fastidious attention to colour balancing to ensure extremely accurate reproduction. All of the profits raised from the sales of her prints go towards her ongoing therapies, education and some saved for her future.
Green paint swirls around the ceramic bowl as Iris carefully stirs. Her whole body swaying in time with the brush, intense focus on the colour before her transports Iris’s mind, body and soul into an elated almost hypnotic state. I’m at the sink dampening a sponge, so it’s ready to wipe up any unwanted spillages on the floor and as I turn, she is beaming a smile up at me, this is my chance to talk about her painting, the colours, shapes and patterns. A pathway to Iris using paper and paints, creating a connection between language and it’s true meaning. I pause, I hear her voice, her beautiful voice ‘Greeeeen,’ with a smile so big it could fill the room. It takes all my strength not to just go over and squish her with a huge hug and a thousand kisses, but I fear that would be going over the top and make her feel self conscious. I compromise with a little celebration and one kiss on her forehead but she gives me a look as if to say I am very busy and still have important work to do so I back off. After all, there is painting still to be done and within moments the paper that lies across the coffee table is filled with a sea of green.
Iris Grace Painting 