How I know Iris...
Iris and I have been working together for years on digital content for my businesses. We connected through a youth and mentoring program I was working with called Be and Become over 10 years ago. We've come know each others’ families and love another like sisters. One of my favourite projects with Iris is when I brought a small wooden door I’d built for the Nellie houseboat and we sat for 2 or 3 sessions over a couple weeks as I shared my inspired vision while she painted it. The process was relaxing like a massage and I wanted all my friends to experience this with her! The work itself was inspired by a tarot card ( The Moon) and a new love relationship I was in. The paining that emerged is among my favourite pieces and I’m so grateful. Lately Iris has introduced me to a style of mindful painting, a practice with coloured ink and water and large brushes. Love meeting her in these creative spaces. Not only is she an accomplished artist, but she is also a Journey practitioner. In her work, with a strong and yet soothing presence, she guides individuals through inner-journeys, holding space for deep emotional and spiritual processes. If you read this and want to stay on the Nellie houseboat; Tell me there is a 'purple fox' in the painting, in your request and I will offer you a private 1 hour yoga and meditation class at my private island retreat across from the Nellie.
