My name is Iris and I have a Fine Arts background in painting and taught art K-12 in Philadelphia public schools for 15+years.

I have always been an expressive style artist making bold statements and choosing vivid shapes and colors. Throughout the years I have worked with many mediums and have come to a certain understanding and appreciation for beads. They are my new paint!!

This does not preclude my acrylic work and regular paintings by all means. It's my new baby and I'm loving every painstaking minute of it.

My patience has been heightened over the last five years as I have health issues and no longer can get around like I once did. My art has been my sustenance as is my family who sustains me emphatically. Three glorious sons, a wonderful husband and a sweet as sugar doggie named Jake.

Flickr has been a source of comfort and reinforcement in an otherwise solitary art experience. The sharing of ideas, thoughts and work is wonderful and I am so grateful for this venue.

Since I am relegated to my home more; I have done work that I would never have been able to concentrate on... let alone have the tenacity to perservere.

There are reasons for what happens in life and this may be my RAISON D'ETRE!

I really have to add my writing of poems as they have become my signature response on flickr. I started writing poems for my husband about 23 years ago and it has been a fun activity ever since. For all my children's birthdays I create a poem and for hubby too. Over the years friends have received them for special occasions and I just keep doing them.

It hit me one day to write one for Anna, Tesoro's cookies and history was in the making. She was my first and I haven't stopped yet.

Definitely good brain exercise and that's important always...we're not getting younger!!!

Photos of eyewrisz (13)

  • Happy Birthday, Iris !!!! by Silandi
  • In Celebration by Tina Sherwood Imaging(busy setting up a business!)
  • The "Masked Angel" wears Turquoise and Silver By Iris by she wolf-
  • Eating homemade icecream (slices of my life set) by lizzard_nyc
  • film poster fun ! by pete stonehouse photos
  • Top 10 Pt. 1 by Family Ghost
  • Hugs by Family Ghost
  • "Surprise" or "Who has birthday ... You or I ?" or "THANKS" by Silandi
  • Happy Birthday - Iris !!!! by Silandi
  • THANK YOU to all my FLICKR FRIENDS - for visits, comments and invites !!! by Silandi
  • FOR MY FLICKR FRIENDS by SeCoNdSyLvIePrOaCcOuNt
  • To Let ~ Going Cheep ! by seamaidengems
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eyewrisz's favorite photos from other Flickr members (458)

  • A Sweet Package by Kooklamou - MA., USA
  • Lantana Bud by Kooklamou - MA., USA
  • Japanese Slipper Cupcake by The Lone Baker
  • Clowning Around by tomswift46 (No Groups with Comments, no graphics,f
  • the chase {explored} by zentrinity (constantly catching up)
  • On the Outside Looking In...... by Kooklamou - MA., USA
  • welcome august... by [rosehippy...patiently waiting for Spring]
  • "el burladero" #24 from a set of 28, artist's collection paintings, 1995-2006 by krikl, so busy!
  • Ohio Waterworks...July/11 Columbus by bevcraigwhite
  • The Geology of Turners Falls, MA by Maureclaire
  • Pondering Muses by she wolf-
  • 46274 bouquet by horticultural art
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    she wolf- says:

    "Lucky 'Me" for finding Eyewriz on Flickr.
    I am always fed by her soulful poems and graphic illustrations. She has a mix of heart and wit that is totally Eyewriz! I am grateful for having the experience of digesting her works of art and life! They do make me a healthier gal for it!
    howling with joy...may you always stay creative!!
    love,
    she wolf."

    2nd August, 2010

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    Tina Sherwood Imaging(busy setting up a business!) says:

    "A wonderfully talented lady who has become a loyal and respected community friend. Any kind response from Iris is seen as an accolade indeed!"

    10th July, 2010

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    horticultural art says:

    "Iris...what can I say?

    Beautiful Images
    Creative Artist
    Avid Researcher
    Comedian
    Sweet Lady
    Great Friend
    Talent
    Sex, Sexy, ...did I say titallating?
    Lives in many worlds, family being the primary
    Poetic...Hectic...Eclectic...
    and so much more!!!"

    15th February, 2010

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    christian.potential says:

    "One of my most gratifying Flickr experiences has been to watch Iris become a legend."

    4th January, 2010

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    CB 357 says:

    "Iris and I met though a mutual Flickr friend, and for that I will be eternally grateful, as Iris is simply just a beautiful person.

    Iris' creativity and skill with almost any type of material at hand is breathtaking in both its beauty and its execution ... take a good long look at what Iris can achieve with bead work, cake decorating (I kid you not) and lately a digital pen - and this she capably wields with the skill and deft touch of a master surgeon.

    I am honoured to call Iris a Flickr friend, and that she so unselfishly graces my humble work with her creativity"

    28th November, 2009

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    Haniela says:

    "Iris is like a fresh summer breeze you've been waiting for ; with her warmhearted soul and spot on poetry lines. I have enjoyed your poetry journey tremendously, you have brought smile to many and I want to thank you my dear friend. What a treasure to have find you on Flickr pages."

    26th November, 2009

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    beadamaniac! says:

    "What a diverse and talented artist! Iris seems to be a person who would be a blast to hang around with, not to mention you'd get to eat some great food!"

    4th August, 2009

Name:
Iris Zuares
Joined:
November 2008
Hometown:
Philadelphia
Currently:
Bala Cynwyd, USA
I am:
Female