Iris was born in the east Kootenays where she first developed a love of painting, especially after watching an artist paint their family home and garden.

Art was her favourite subject in high school, and during this time she received an invitation, by a former art teacher, to attend the new Kootenay School of the Arts in Nelson, but was too young to be able to attend. This, however, inspired her to carry on and strive to develop.

Iris Barker

In the mid 60's, Iris moved to Vancouver to work in an art supply store. Being on the fringe of the art scene she was able to observe and learn more about this craft.

The following decade she lived in numerous locations in eastern Canada. Her final move was from Quebec to Prince Rupert, where she worked as a letter carrier until retirement in 1998.

Since her retirement, Iris has been thoroughly enjoying painting in acrylics, acrylic watercolour and sketching in pencil, ink and conte' crayon. She has done commissioned paintings of boats, scenery and portraits using her own photos for reference. Most of all, Iris enjoys painting what most inspires her and at her own pace to preserve the integrity of her work.

Iris has a studio in Dodge Cove and in Prince Rupert. Her prices vary according to the size, medium and surface.


We can make a card from a painting shown here. For more details go to our card section.


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harbourlight
   
redboat
bicycle

"Harbour Light"
9 in. x 9 in. watercolour
(SOLD)

"Red Boat in Bloom"
8 in. x 10 in. watercolour
NEW
"Dodge Cove Snowmobile"
11 in. x 14 in. watercolour
(SOLD)
 
coldsnap
wintergarden
woods
"Cold Snap"
11 in. x 14 in. watercolour
NEW
"Winter Garden"
12 in. x 16 in. watercolour
(SOLD)
"Waltz of the Woods"
12 in. x 16 in. acrylic on canvas
NEW
 
agingbeauty
winterafternoon
myscedar
"Aging Beauty"
8 in. x 10 in. acrylic on canvas
NEW
"Winter Afternoon"
10 in. x 12 in. acrylic on canvas
(SOLD)
"Mystic Cedar"
12 in. x 16 in. acrylic on canvas
NEW
 
panorama
kittens
"Panorama"
8 in. x 24 in. acrylic on canvas

NEW
"Knit of Kittens"
13 in. x 13 in. acrylic on canvas

NEW
autumn
springfever
     
"Spring Fever"
10 in. x 18 in. acrylic on wood panel
NEW
     
     
"Autumn Palette"
14 in. x 18 in. acrylic on canvas
NEW
                   
       
   
seasoned
       
       
       
"Seasoned"
18 in. x 21 in. acrylic on canvas/wood
(SOLD)
       
 
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