Where the Irises Grow

This ORIGINAL acrylic painting, "Presby in Bloom" is painted on heavy 140lb watercolor paper. 

Created for the 2026 American Iris Society’s Convention, this painting captures the vibrant abundance of irises in peak bloom at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. Layers of luminous color and expressive brushwork convey both the richness and fleeting nature of the season. Selected for inclusion in the Society’s historic collection, the work stands as a celebration of the iris>

This work is part of The Art of the Iris, a solo exhibition on view May 15–31, 2026 at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens Gallery, 474 Upper Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair, New Jersey.
Presented during peak bloom season, the exhibition celebrates the extraordinary setting of Presby—home to thousands of iris varieties and one of the largest public iris gardens in the world. www.presbyirisgardens.org

All materials are archival. Paper size is 18" x 12". FRAMED SIZE IS 24" x 18".

Limited posters are available in the Bloom Room Gift Shop. www.presbyirisgardens.org

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From the "Flower Garden" series, this ORIGINAL acrylic painting, "Presby Peak Week" is painted on heavy 140lb watercolor paper. I painted this piece plein air at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in Upper Montclair, NJ. Barbara Walther was instrumental in establishing the historic garden and lived in this house. Read more here, https://www.presbyirisgardens.org/history/

All materials are archival. Paper size is 12" x 18".  framed in silver. pick up only

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From the Back to My Roots series, this ORIGINAL acrylic painting, "Across the Iris Garden" is painted on heavy 140lb watercolor paper. 

This work is part of The Art of the Iris, a solo exhibition on view May 15–31, 2026 at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens Gallery, 474 Upper Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair, New Jersey.
Presented during peak bloom season, the exhibition celebrates the extraordinary setting of Presby—home to thousands of iris varieties and one of the largest public iris gardens in the world. www.presbyirisgardens.org

All materials are archival. Paper size is 18" x 12". FRAMED SIZE IS 24" x 18".

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Standard shipping will leave the studio 1 to 3 business days following the receipt of your order. Shipping times will vary based on your shipping address. Please be advised that during peak mailing season times may vary.

From the Back to My Roots series, this ORIGINAL acrylic painting, "Violet Harmony" is painted on heavy 140lb watercolor paper. 

This work is part of The Art of the Iris, a solo exhibition on view May 15–31, 2026 at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens Gallery, 474 Upper Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair, New Jersey.
Presented during peak bloom season, the exhibition celebrates the extraordinary setting of Presby—home to thousands of iris varieties and one of the largest public iris gardens in the world. www.presbyirisgardens.org

All materials are archival. Paper size is 18" x 12". FRAMED SIZE IS 24" x 18".

FRAMED IN GOLD. UNFORTUNATELY WE CAN NOT SHIP. PLEASE PICK UP.

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From the "Back to My Roots" series, this ORIGINAL acrylic painting, "Tender Abundance" is painted on heavy 140lb watercolor paper. 

All materials are archival. Paper size is 18" x 12". FRAMED SIZE IS 24" x 18".

FRAMED IN GOLD. UNFORTUNATELY WE CAN NOT SHIP. PLEASE PICK UP.

Standard shipping will leave the studio 1 to 3 business days following the receipt of your order. Shipping times will vary based on your shipping address. Please be advised that during peak mailing season times may vary.