
Iris Scott: Raising One’s Vibration
Iris Scott’s reading list
5 books mentioned in this interview
- The BFG · Roald DahlRecommended 4 times
- The Law of One
- Mastery · Robert GreeneRecommended 4 times
- The Book of Secrets · Osho
- The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origin of Knowledge · Jeremy Narby
Iris Scott was born in 1984 on a small farm near Seattle. Just a few months after graduating university in 2010, and while living abroad in Taiwan, Iris was about to stumble upon her unique career as the first professional finger painter. Over the course of college Iris had learned fundamentals of charcoal, pastels, watercolors, oils, acrylics, and clay. With this foundation of knowledge and preparation, a lucky opportunity arose one hot and humid day in Southern Taiwan in a moment of laziness. On Iris’ easel, an oil painting of yellow flowers was just a few strokes away from finished, but all the brushes were dirty and needed cleaning before proceeding. Too eager to complete the painting in that moment, Iris simply took a few swipes at the canvas with oils squeezed right upon her fingertips. The thick paint went right on, texture was suddenly easier to control. Iris Scott was thrilled to discover what she believed could be mastered, oil finger painting. Iris Scott has been featured in Forbes, Barron’s, Business Insider, USA Today, NowThis, CBS New York, and American Art Collector Magazine. Several galleries carry Iris’s originals, her collectors have included Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Children’s Hospital, and Swedish Medical Centers. Using just gloved fingertips, Iris Scott works with paint like a malleable, nearly clay-like medium. Finger painting is becoming an entire art movement, as thousands of beginners worldwide are setting down their brushes in favour of this more tactile approach. Please enjoy my interview with Iris Scott.
When someone asks you ‘what do you do for a living?’ – How do you respond?
Well, lately I’ve just been saying “I’m a professional finger painter” even though this sentence has just left people confused. Sometimes I say “I’m an artist” but that too just results in a bewildered expression bordering on pity. So sometimes I say something more broad and professional sounding such as “Oh what do I do? I’m in the fine art business, originals and prints.”
What are you reading at the moment?
The Law of One – a channelled text by an entity-not a person-named RA. Non fiction. Best book in the world. RA, the alleged true author of the work, is communicated from beyond time and space, answering questions in interview format about that nature of reality, and our distorted understandings of reality, history, and the nature of consciousness.
What’s your earliest memory of reading?
If you could encourage young people to read one book in particular, what would it be and why?
Ways to Upset Your Mother by Sasha Grafit — Because it’s the funniest, most outrageous modern children’s book written by an emerging author.
Did you demonstrate an affinity with art as a child?
Hell yes. Since I was able to write my name I was trying to draw horses and Indian princesses.
What is the worst job you’ve ever had?
I worked in a small children’s clothing store, and the owner of the store, my boss, was a negative toad, who constantly took little verbal jabs at me and everyone around her because she hated herself so much.
What two pieces of advice would you give a young aspiring artist?
Make a lot of small paintings, post them all for sale online to friends and family, sell them for whatever low price people are willing to pay, sell everything, and what doesn’t sell give it away. Raise the prices so slowly nobody notices them going up. I’m so glad I don’t have old work cluttering up my home and studio, it’s so peaceful. Think of each canvas as a stepping stone to the future. And most importantly post your creations constantly on social media. Don’t post things that aren’t directly related to art, there’s too much of that stuff out there, people need a break from all that.
Who would you say are the three artists that continue to inspire you?
Klimt, Singer Sargeant, Walton Ford.
Do you read as much as you’d like to?
Not really, but I do listen to heaps of books on tape.
What books do you feel are important reading for people on your career path? Why are they important?
Is there a book that you’ve read more than once? What is it and why did you revisit it?
I’m on my 4th time reading all the Paul Selig channelled texts. This person is a medium who channels-not authors-all his books and they’re damn amazing.
What book have you recommended the most to friends and family?
Ways to Upset Your Mother by Sasha Grafit — because this book is an uproarious little children’s story to read to kids at bedtime.
Do you think there is a relationship between books and art?
Of course! If we didn’t read there would be nothing to make paintings about.
What’s your favourite genre of book?
Topics such as DMT, LSD, Ayahuasca, Meditation, Eastern Mysticism, Quantum Physics, Channeled Texts, books about Egypt, books about ancient knowledge.
What do you think a world without books would be like?
Well, I fear we’re entering that world, look around you, people aren’t really reading anymore! Me included, our attention spans are dwindling. I fear the future will not have long format storytelling and explanations, in favour of sound bites and 2 minute long videos.
Is there an author whose writing you’re such a fan of, that you’ll read everything they release?
Paul Selig.
Do you think digital books will ever completely replace real books?
Yes. “Ever” is a very long time. I doubt it will happen before 50 years, but it WILL happen. Unfortunately.
What book do you feel humanity needs most right now?
I have a long list. First of all, I believe meditation should be taught/required starting in pre-schools. I also think that the percentage daily value of sugar in everything should be labelled. These two small things seem silly maybe, but I think they would have a huge impact on our emotional and physical health.
What is the book that you feel has had the single biggest impact on your life? What impact did it have?
The Book of Secrets by Osho. This book, which I first read when I was 25 introduced me to the concept of the Ego, and steps one could take to attempt to lose it. Before reading this book, I had never heard of anything like this, and the book continues to this day to be a sort of bible I turn to when I am stressed.
Are there any books you haven’t mentioned that you feel would make your reading list?
The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origin of Knowledge by Jeremy Narby. The book introduced me to parallels between chemistry, shamans, the rainforest, and DNA, which has forever left me with a deep sense of wonder for native knowledge.
What books or subject matter do you plan on reading in the next year?
I would like to keep reading more about texts (i.e. listening to more audiobooks) on the subject of “raising one’s vibration” and the potential truth behind what is called Ascension.
If you were to write an autobiography – what would it be called?
I am going to write a book, and it’s called I Can’t Even Draw a Stick Figure – How to Draw, Paint, and even Sell your Art.
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