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Prepare to be Awed by Finger-Painter Iris Scott

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What do you think of when you hear finger-painting? Painter Iris Scott may redefine your thought with her brilliant and bold works! Check out how she uses her fingers to paint directly onto the canvas.

Her work is a beautiful example of what happens when you break the rules of art.

Why It Matters

Iris Scott proves you don’t need a brush to paint astounding works of art. Sometimes the best way to accomplish our goals goes against convention.

Art doesn’t have to be about creating the perfect product, it can be about experimentation and breaking boundaries!

Let's Talk About It
  1. What surprises you about the way Iris Scott paints?
  2. What are some other examples of people finding success by breaking tradition?
  3. What are some ways you have problem-solved by thinking outside of the box?

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artFido is an online ART sales and auction website to browse, search for, and buy and sell art. You can use artFido to sell your art or buy your next masterpiece!

Thank You

Thanks to EWCed writer Erin Murphy from Trinity College for this contribution to EWCed’s touchstones and for her work with EWCed!

Citations

“What a Spectacular Painting by Finger Painter Iris Scott.” YouTube. Art Fido.com, 24 Apr. 2016. Web. 19 Dec. 2016. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGtfmAb4l7M&t=2s>.

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