Sometimes, accidents can be a blessing. Oil painting artist Iris Scott discovered this in 2009 when she found herself without a clean brush to touch up a painting and ended up using her fingers to get the job done.
Courtesy of Iris Scott
Scott learned that she was able to create beautiful impressionistic paintings with her fingers, in a way she never could before, and fell in love with it. With surgical gloves and paint as her only tools, Scott now paints exclusively with her fingers; she has never picked up a brush since. Scott’s original oil paintings feature quaint scenes of pets, rainy days, and landscapes with a remarkably impressionistic use of color and texture.
Courtesy of Iris Scott
Her most recent collection of paintings, “The Thailand Collection,” are a beautiful portrait of her expeditions through Asia this past December. These and other originals can be viewed at the Cole Gallery. Scott’s next big project will be “The Nicaragua Collections.” With Scott’s passion for travel, we can be sure her future projects will be just as exciting as the others. Find Scott’s work on Colossal, Youtube, Facebook, Creative Visual Art, or visit her personal site or Etsy for prints.
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.