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Thanks for visiting my etsy shop. Inspired by landscapes, dreams, and memories, I make paintings incorporating energetic gesture, layered color, organic geometry such as tree branches, triangle or dot patterns, and sometimes digitally manipulated figures or objects via image transfer.
Working outside en plein air, painting directly from the landscape, allows particular, distinctive tree “personalities” and forms to emerge. Trees affect quality of life, yet may be overlooked and underappreciated: unsung climate change heroes, property value anchors, intelligent elders, and constant, gracious companions.
For more artwork, visit me at my art web sites, irenestapleford.com and wantknot.etsy.com, and follow me on Instagram at irene.stapleford.
Please contact me for more accurate custom shipping quote to your location in the U.S. or internationally. I make every effort to use recycled packing and shipping materials, ensuring your artwork arrives safely, and is doing its small part for the environment. No packing peanuts, ever! But plenty of repurposed boxes and cushioned pouches.
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Mary on Feb 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAlthough this is small it is so precious. Planning on placing it on an easel to complete the look. Thank you Irene!
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Reviewed by Inactive on Jan 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis piece. THIS PIECE. I didn't realize how much I would absolutely love this piece. It is so dreamy and gorgeous in person. I know I keep saying this but the quality of her work is truly the best. I love the way this piece feels in my hands. I am very particular about what I hang in my home, especially in areas others will see and I already know I will be back to purchase more art from Irene for my new home once I move. I am not writing reviews for my purchases from Irene's store for the heck of it. They are warranted. You will not be disappointed. Her work brightens my day! Thank you Irene, please keep making beautiful masterpieces!
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LA on Jan 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful painting, timely communication from seller, fast shipping. Couldn't be happier!
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Reviewed by Inactive on Jan 25, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love this determined humpty! The colors are gorgeous and the art is of high quality. Irene is an extremely talented artist and I could not be happier with my purchases from this store. If you are on the fence - you won’t be disappointed purchasing from this store. I am officially a collector of wantknot art and will be collecting Irene’s art far into the future. As another reviewer eloquently stated, this is an artist to watch, and that is so true! Her work is unique and beautiful, even more so in person. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us! I will be visiting this store often to see what she does next!
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Reviewed by Inactive on Jan 25, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove this one! The quality of Irene’s work is the best. She is also so nice and takes time out to actually speak with you to get a feel for what you are looking for. I couldn’t be more pleased with the professional level of customer care/service as well as the level of care that goes into each piece she makes.
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Reviewed by Inactive on Jan 25, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe colors are so vivid and even though humpty is standing quietly in tree pose there is a feeling of energy and strength exuding from this piece. That’s what Irene’s work does, it tells a story! I am one that is hesitant to purchase artwork online but I took a chance on Irene’s work and I am so very happy I did. You are truly getting quality artwork. She is also a master packer so you can be sure your artwork will arrive safely. Best packing I’ve ever seen!
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Reviewed by Inactive on Jan 25, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is my most favorite piece I bought from Irene’s store (ok get real, they all are my favorite!). I actually saw this piece some time ago and I forgot to buy it. This year I decided I needed decor for a yoga room in the making and I instantly thought of this piece. To my delight it was still available! I love the peaceful om humpty. The colors are beautiful and dreamy. Irene’s work leaves a lasting impression, you won’t be disappointed!
About wantknot
Painting, mainly en plein air, observing the trees in the neighborhood
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Irene Stapleford
Owner, Creator, Designer
Lifelong artist; always a maker, runs in the family. Earned my BA and MFA in fine art. Graphic designer by day, painting or sewing nights and weekends. Exhibiting paintings as often as possible.