Hey, Iām Averi! Iām 20 years old oil painter based in Bozeman MT. My draw to art has always been capturing memories in a way I feel like I get to re-live every time I paint. Iām inspire by the nature of my home here in Montana but also the art and culture of the different places I see. I love mixing thoughtful detail and impulsive rich color to create something newš§”
I began painting at 12 and started my art business at 14 with the help of my mom and dad. My family has been all-in since day oneāmy grandpa frames my pieces, my siblings help package prints, and my parents have shown up for me every step of the way.
After high school I attended @cowhousestudios and studied art for 3 months and met some of my best friends š§”
At 19, I opened my first studio in Four Corners (7720 Shedhorn Dr, Unit C), where I now work full-time, take commissions, and soonā¦ Iāll be teaching classes too! Iāve also had the honor of giving back over $50,000 to nonprofits and causes that matter deeply to me.
Outside of art, Iām probably hiking, playing tennis or soccer, working out, floating the river, or just spending time with people I love. Iām constantly inspired by nature, stories, and real connection;) I work hard in the studio but thereās a good chance I will jump on any opportunity to travel and backpack the š
If youāre interested in a commission, Iād love to chat! You can DM me anytime or head to my website to get started. Youāll also find my available originals there if you want to explore my current work or add a piece to your space
Averiirisart.com. If you want to swing by and see the studio weāve always got coffee and good energy( Dm me to make sure Iāll be thereš)
Thank you so much for all of the support so farš§”š§”š§” canāt wait to keep going!
#artist #montana #introduction #averiirisart #friends #love #fineart #oilpainter #bozemanartist #grateful #abstractart #montanaart #westernart
What a dream:) āSolaceā sold in under 48 hours, my friends are coming back from college, summer is around the corner, I miss my brother like crazy but I have good people in my life who check in on me. Grateful
Even though solace has sold, there are still 40 limited edition canvas print remaining on my websiteš§”
( link in bio)
#averiirisart #moosepainting #mooseart #montanaartist #family
āSolaceā is available! š«šŖ¾NOW SOLD
Both prints and the original can be found on my website( link in bio)
44x44ā custom framed original oil on canvas. This piece took days and days of detail work, and the balance of realism with a more saturated, textured background is one of my favorite parts of my process. My good friend Jordan Lefler has captured countless incredible photographs of moose, and this is the first of three paintings I intend to create inspired by his work.
About a month after my little brother passed away, my family gathered for our annual reunion. We were and still are carrying such deep grief that being surrounded by family who knew and loved him felt like the only comforting thing in the world. On the drive up, my mom spotted two baby moose playing in a field. We pulled over, and moments later their mother stepped out from the forest to stand close beside them. It felt surreal and strangely peaceful, like a quiet reminder of protection, love, and presence in the middle of the hardest time in my life.
That moment stayed with me, and eventually led me to paint this piece.
This painting has a beautiful custom reclaimed wood frame made by my grandpaš§”
Thanks for the love!
#moose #family #painting #printrelease #averiirisart
My reason for this owl being apart of the āMessengers Seriesāš§”
48x24ā oil on canvas( work in progress)
Iāll keep looking for the signs Laytš«
#grief #art #painting #barnowl #forlayt
My greatest gift is that Iām apart of a family that loves each other. No one should ever have to buy flowers for this purpose on Motherās Day. Itās total bullshit, I know today isnāt a good day but know all 4 of us love you more than anything.
A gift for the grievingš§”
Here is whatās in the box:
- Averi Iris art a reminder of beauty and resilience
- Healing heart tonics organic and nurturing
- āForeverā bracelets hand made by Averi and Emily to remind you they are always with you. Forever.
- Tea to keep your Immune system strong
- Bath Salts for a moment of stress relief.
- Handkerchief for the tears that wonāt stop flowing ā - custom made for these gifts.
- Journal made by Averi for processing, and remembering.
- Ignatia homeopathic remedy to soften the sharp edges of grief.
- GlÅ Luxury Oils eye night oil & calming hydrosol for the tear-filled eyes and self-care.
- Selenite crystal to helps to clear emotional heaviness and creates space for light to return
- Letters of Love send to friends to gather shared memories, or write as a quiet way to honor the love that still lives on.
If you ever find yourself needing this( we pray you donāt) we are here for youš«
To purchase message us or shop in @tendingbrokenhearts website ( link in bio)
#grief #friend #gift #family
ā Solaceā šš«( the original AND limited prints) will be available next Tuesday AT 9am ! He is in Missoula being framed by my grandpa as I post this! Thank you so much for the awesome feedback on this painting, I canāt wait to find it at home!
Have a wonderful dayšāØ
#moosepainting #family #prints #grateful averiirisart
Weāre so back! @cantyboots and I are collaborating once again and doing extremely limited hand painted boots! Iāll be taking only 1 boot commission every month starting in Mayš¤
This partnership in the past had been a blast but after the accident with my brother last June, I took time off and she and her family honored him in ways that make me so thankful I get to call her a friend.
Cheers to some boot painting and friendship āØDETAILS BELOW
šøPrices vary based on complexity of design and how much of the boot is covered
šø first come first serve basis;)
šø YOU MUST REACH OUT TO @cantyboots TO CLAIM YOUR SPOTš§”
#cantyboots #cowgirlboots #montanamade #montanaartist #averiirisart
Art has always been my way of saying I love you. My owl Iām working on now and the one I did when I was 7:)
Itās been a rough grief week but continuing to paint this messengers series is a gift. Thereās gonna be a whole lot of symbolism in this one.
I love you Layt
#barnowl #grief #averiirisart #montanaartist #throwback
Been wearing my great grandpaās flannels to paint since the beginningš§” now I wear them to start and end the paintings to spare them from the wear and tear. I remember sitting on the living room floor eating peanut M&ms showing them all my art when I was in middle school. Iām glad I got her as my middle name( Iris) and I have his flannelsš§”
#montanaartist #family #bozemanart
Donāt worry, mom and dad Iām no longer at the lake by myself as I post thisš.In the past 10 months I never craved alone time, I never thought I could handle the grief by myself for more than a day, but these past four days have given me the peace and confidence that I havenāt felt for a while. Being in Laytonās favorite place in the world, probably everyone in my familyās favorite place made me so damn grateful and I felt like I could just soak in the beautiful memories we had together. I never once felt lonely. I sat on that dock looking at the sunset and the wave of whatever the hell it was came over me. I think I talked to him for 30 minutes and I cried the whole time, but I gotta believe he was right there sitting with me.
Iāve said this so many times, but my way of coping is staying busy. Because when I stay busy, I donāt feel alone. I think thatās why I was so scared of having a few days by myself but the intentionality behind it made me realize Iāll be okay. Iām still me, even when I donāt feel like it. Iām here alive, even when I feel like Iām floating. Thank you for showing me that these past days Layt. I love you.
#grief #forlayt #iloveyou #dayinthelifevlog #montanaartist
