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Hi, I’m Iris Esther

“I create artworks, portraits and room decor as I truly enjoy creating scenes that are full of magic and spark endless wonder. There is nothing more honourable than creating a lifetime treasure.”

Why I gave up my fashion career and started IrisEsther.com? You can read it here

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Magical art prints with a nostalgic heart Illustrator & Aspiring fairy godmother Childhood Memories & Spirit Animals Contact: info@irisesther.com
POSTCARD TREASURY Happy first of October ✨What POSTCARD TREASURY Happy first of October ✨What day is it today, you say? Until last week I had no idea, but as it seems today is also International Postcard Day! Little did I imagine that my art journey would take such an enchanting turn. This year, I’ve wholeheartedly embraced the unexpected joy that creating postcards has added to my life. I realized there are now 40 little pieces of my heart available and ready to travel the world. So I thought, and in honor of this special day, I’d collect -ALL OF THEM- (swipe to see) plus one never seen before illustration and assemble them in a cute eco-friendly box for you to cherish as a complete set! I literally thought of this this afternoon and rushed upstairs to put it in my shop. Every illustration has been drawn up over these last three years, but never did I imagine there would ever become such a big collection. I truly hope all of them carry the whispers of childhood nostalgia and a deep admiration for the beauty of Mother Nature. 🌿 It is my wish that this treasury collection invites you to share heartfelt wishes or words of comfort with your loved ones.✨ And to continue the celebration of hitting the 20K milestone, I will continue to add greeting cards, sets and prints to all orders made this week until Wednesday. It has been so much fun practicing my fairy godmother skills, I’d like to continue a little more.🥰 So if you love a little surprise, simply head over to the link above and I’ll be there to welcome you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting this long cherished dream! With love Iris Esther ❤️ . . . . . #postcardexchange #postcardswap #postcrossing #snailmail #internationalpostcardday #postcardday2023 #magicalwild #doortomywonderland #fairycore #fairytaleart #irisesther #waldorfart #enchantedart #waldorfinspired #waldorfschule #seasonaltable #folktaleart #jahreszeitentisch #waldorfeducation #jaarfeesten #waldorfmom #irisestherpostcards #irisesther #seizoenstafel #wheeloftheyear #steinerinspired #postcardpassion #snailmailrevival #postcardinspiration #postcardaddict
𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒌 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝐼𝑛 𝑎 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑦𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑜𝑙𝑑, 𝐴 𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝑘𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑚𝑒𝑡 𝑎 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛, 𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑜𝑙𝑑. 𝑊𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑟𝑚𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ, 𝐻𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑦𝑒. "𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑟, 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡!" ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑑, 𝐴𝑠 𝑓𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑠𝑤𝑖𝑟𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑑. 𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑘𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑐𝑘, ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑡𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡, 𝐻𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑑𝑔𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡. 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑎 𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑙, 𝐼𝑛 𝑎 𝑏𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑜 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙. 𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑, 𝑜𝑢𝑟 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑜 𝑤𝑜𝑛, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛'𝑠 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑏𝑒𝑔𝑢𝑛. 𝑆𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑦 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑, 𝑎𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦, 𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑢𝑝 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑑𝑎𝑦. 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑠 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ, 𝑆𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑠 -𝐼𝑟𝑖𝑠 𝐸𝑠𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟- Blessed Michaelmas to those who celebrate tomorrow. ‘𝑀𝑦 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼’ is available as a postcard in my cozy little webshop. Simply follow the leaf covered road to the link above and I will meet you there. You are so welcome to wander…. . . . . . #sintmichael #michaelmas #sintmichaël #saintmichel #waldorfeducation #waldorfschool #folktaleart #ecolesteiner #steinerinspired #waldorfstorytelling #alternativeeducation #waldorfinspired #vrijeschoolmoeder #seizoenstafel #ansichtkaart #postcardcrossing
NEW IN SHOP: POSTCARDS ✨ Calling all postcard e NEW IN SHOP: POSTCARDS ✨ Calling all postcard enthusiasts and writers of sweet little wishes! Exciting news, my dear friend. I've been burning the midnight oil to bring this to life. If you've been keeping up with my stories, you might have noticed there were some piles of postcards fresh from the press scattered around in my attic studio…. Believe it or not, I never initially set out to create postcards. As a young artist, my dreams were filled with larger than life canvases, and I believed that bigger was always better. But something remarkable happened in the last few years, and I am pretty sure I owe it to motherhood: I've come to cherish the beauty in life's small treasures. That undoubtedly includes these small but sturdy pieces of high quality paper: Carriers of the sweetest messages across the globe. And yes, the quality of these cards are truly something else. I'm so proud! Starting today, all my artworks are available as individual postcards. And for your convenience, I've curated some exquisite sets that align with different seasons and occasions. Simply follow the yellow leave covered road to the link above and I'll be there to welcome you in my cozy little webshop. Here you see just a small selection, you are so welcome to browse the endless rows of fairytale inspired cards. ✨ ALL ORDERS MADE THIS WEEK WILL RECEIVE A LOVELY GIFT TO CELEBRATE THE MILESTONE OF 20.000 FOLLOWERS! ✨ . . . . . #PostcardPassion #SnailMailDelight #LoveLetterMagic #PenPalConnection #HandwrittenNotes #LetterWritingCommunity #InkAndPaper #PostcardAddict #WriteFromTheHeart #Irisesther #irisestherpostcards #SnailMailRevival #Postcardcrossing #Postcardlovers #ArtisticPostcards #Wordsmiths #Fairytaleart #Enchantedart #Waldorfinspired #PostcardObsession #Magicalart #PenAndInkMagic #WriteToExpress #HandwrittenLove #VintagePostcards #StationeryAddict #PenPalAdventures #InkAndStationery #PostcardInspiration
GIVEAWAY CLOSED | Gratitude Overflowing at 20.000 GIVEAWAY CLOSED | Gratitude Overflowing at 20.000 Followers💛 Hi dear friend, Somewhere over this weekend, something special happened. Today, I'm celebrating a milestone that's more than just a number - 20,000 followers! From the very beginning, my art journey here has been filled with emotional ups and downs. There were moments when I questioned if my content was worth sharing. I thought about quiting so many times....But your unwavering support kept me pushing forward.✨ In a world of digital facades and the challenges social media can present, I've found solace in the genuine messages that have graced my inbox.💌Your heartfelt words have been real gems that fill my heart. And I thank those who have taken the time to share their personal stories with me. 💛 Through it all, I've learned to appreciate that baby steps is the only way forward. It's about perseverance. I had to learn to take myself and my art serious. But most important: Staying in touch with you, as without you this journey would be nothing but a messy old desk full of paper, dirty paintwater and empty squeezed tubes of paint..... As a token of my appreciation, I would like to announce a special GIVEAWAY 💛 I would like to gift one of you a huge art set containing: ✨Two A4 art prints of your choice ✨A set of 5 Fall Favorites cards ✨A set of 8 Christmas cards And one extra gift containing ALL 30 postcards in a set worth €54. But wait, there is more! EVERY ORDER placed this week, will receive a little (or a big) surprise in your package. 💛 As an aspiring fairy godmother, I’ll be sprinkling art prints, cards and sets like fairy dust for one week only✨ I will announce the winners in my stories on the 1st of October. All you need to do is: ✨ Like this post and leave a little comment. ✨Sharing is appreciated. ✨Tagging friends is great, but totally up to you! Let's continue this journey together with love, imagination and kindness at the forefront. Here's to many more adventures and milestones ahead! With love Iris Esther 💛 #20kgiveaway #gratefulforyou #artjourney #irisesther #thankyouforbeinghere
Just the two of us…. INTRODUCING: AUTUMN SOULS Just the two of us…. INTRODUCING: AUTUMN SOULS With the leaves turning to gold and the inescapable return of my trusty wellies to my Dutch weather wardrobe, I'm delighted to share the newest arrival in my little webshop. Well, not completely new, but I have paired up two of my most beloved autumn illustrations. "𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟" and "𝐴𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑚𝑛 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑠" are now available as an unseperable set which I named "𝐴𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑚𝑛 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑠" Together they make such a harmonious pair that complement each other perfectly. It's almost like they start to tell a whole new story when they are together. A tale of autumn's most beloved creatures: A hedgehog and her little one, squirrels collecting treasures from Mother Nature's bounty, a testament of the harvest season and preperation for winter's embrace. And there's our adorable bunny, so curious about the falling leaves. And let's not forget charming Mr. Fox who is having little conversations about the weather with a sweet little robin. Imagine pairing them up on your wall, offering a daily reminder of the simple and heartwarming moments that make autumn so special..... "Autumn Souls" can be found in my webshop, where you are so welcome to wander around between the endless rows of postcards and art prints. Hope to see you there! With love, Iris Esther . . . . . . #magicalwild #doortomywonderland #fairytaleart #illustrationartist #illustrationdrawing #illustrationinspiration #fallart #waldorfart #vrijeschooldingen #waldorfschule #waldorflife #waldorfinspired #waldorf #waldorfschool #seasonaltable #folkart #folktaleart #jahreszeitentisch #waldorfeducation #jaarfeesten #waldorfmom #fallvibes #seizoenstafel #anthroposophy #irisesther #waldorfinspiration #wheeloftheyear #waldorfhomeschooling #steinerinspired #forestmagic
SISTER’S MOON In the soft, silvery glow of the SISTER’S MOON In the soft, silvery glow of the moonlight, I would love to share the story behind this artwork, a tale of female friendship and sisterhood that has deeply inspired my own creative and personal journey. I’ve always been drawn to the magical connections between humans and especially women, who are able to create bonds that transcend time and words. In this illustration, I captured three women seated side by side with their eyes lifted to the luminous moon above. I imagined them sitting there in silence. This scene reflects on some personal moments in time when my dear friends and I had come together and supported each other without words. We were just there with each other and that was enough. I’m so sure you recognize those moments. Time just stands still. “Sister’s Moon” is more than a painting; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the incredible friendships that shape our lives. Sister’s Moon is available in the webshop as an A4 size art print and as a beautiful greeting card. #sisterhood #femalefriendships #womanfriendshipday #doortomywonderland #fairytaleart #myeverydaymagic #embracingaslowerlife #mamahoodsisterhood #holdthemoments #unitedinmotherhood #waldorfmom #waldorfliving #waldorfinspired #magicalart #folkart #waldorfinspiration #wheeloftheyear #steinerinspired #irisesther #femaleartistsofinstagram #visionaryart #maidentomother #riteofpassage #folktaleart #sisterhood #sacredsisters #sacredfeminine #goddessrising #womansempowerment #cyclicalliving
The return of a personal favorite: THE BEAT OF M The return of a personal favorite: THE BEAT OF MY OWN DRUM I remember drawing up this piece as if it were yesterday. On a cold February morning, I had put on my coziest knitted vest to head up to my tiny attic studio, a big mug of hot tea in my hands, pretty swirls of steam curling up. Creativity has its own mysterious ways and this was one of those moments where I just had to listen to its whispers. A feeling. A moment of inspiration. I felt that I wanted to illustrate the courage it takes to listen to the symphony within, what it would look like if we marched to the beat of our own hearts amidst a world that often insists on a different tune. I hope this piece will support you in finding your strength amidst the calm and the chaos. This illustration holds a piece of my heart, as it echoes a part of my own personal journey to unearth a rhythm that harmonizes with my own body, mind and soul. It serves as a visual testament that each of us carries a drum within, a melody waiting to be heard. I hope it reminds you daily to march boldly on your path, to tune into your heartbeat, and to honor the whispers of your heart. The '𝐵𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑀𝑦 𝑂𝑤𝑛 𝐷𝑟𝑢𝑚' art print in A4 size (210 x 300 mm) is back in stock with a limited quantity available, as I prefer not to keep large quantities in inventory. . . . . #soulconnection #spiritualjourney #spiritualgrowth #lifeofanartist #creativesofinstagram #herestothecreatives #fairytaleart #creativelifehappylife #artistlife #happinez #healingjourney #waldorfinspired #steinerinspired #healingnaturally #healingart #irisesther #innerchild #visionaryart #howtochangeyourmind #fallaesthetic #autumniscoming #fallart #cottagecore_aesthetic #folkartist #whimsicalart #fantasticfungi #drummersofinstagram #femaledrummers #drumgirl #medicinewoman
BACK IN STOCK: AUTUMN LEAVES ‘𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑚𝑛 𝑎𝑙𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑦?", the fox asked the little robin. Bunny looked up and watched the leaves as they danced their way down from the trees. “𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝐼 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑖𝑠, 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑜 𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡’𝑠 𝑒𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑒, 𝑠𝑜 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑒?" - Iris Esther - ‘Autumn leaves’ had been completely sold out, but I have restocked them and it’s now available again in my little webshop as an A4 art print (300 x 210 mm). As I prefer not to keep large quantities in inventory there is a limited amount available. All prints are personally signed and stamped on the back by me. This way I can ensure you that you will possess an authentic original art print. Please follow the leaf covered road to the link above…the door is right open. You are so welcome to wonder around. Thank you for being here ✨🍂💛✨ . . . . . #waldorfart #waldorfinspired #vrijeschooldingen #waldorfschule #waldorflife #waldorfschool #seasonaltable #waldorfeducation #seizoenstafel #antroposofie #waldorfinspiration #waldorfhomeschooling #waldorfinspired #seasonalliving #childrensillustratorsart #autumnvibes #foxesofinstagram #magicalart #childrensbookillustration #whimsicalart #childrensillustratorart #woodlandmagic #nurserydecor #childrensillustration #woodlandnursery #forestcore #irisesther #forestmagick #folktaleart #cottagecoreaesthetic
BEHIND THE SCENES: A Tale of Two Mice in My Pock BEHIND THE SCENES: A Tale of Two Mice in My Pocket…. Hey there lovely friend, I couldn't help but notice there are a few new folks around here: A very warm welcome to you! I am so glad you are here to join me on this journey 💕 I would like to share a sneak peek into my bustling autumn world. 🍂 Right now, I'm juggling a litlle too many projects, my head feels like two little mice fighting epic pencil sword battles. And I hope they can keep it all together! ✨ Crazy amounts of postcards are in the printing oven, ready to send their warm wishes. New sets will find their way to the online sweet shop very soon. 💌 ✨Greeting cards are getting wrapped up with biodegradable sleeves (and love) 💗 ✨I am working on a perpetual calendar. One that you can cherish for many years. ✨I am trying to figure out how to work with a newsletter, so I can share more personal and fun details with you. You can already sign up, but I am not sure when I will have this thing under control 😂 ✨And then, there are Sinterklaas, Christmas and Advent drawings, waiting to be drawn up. ✨You will find me on the @waldorffestival Advent Fair on the 26th of November at the Stadsboerderij in Almere. But wait, there's more! I'm also working on a heartwarming assignment, a dream come true. It's one of the most challenging journeys ever, but my stubborn mind won't let me rest until it's perfect. 🌟 Stay tuned for more on this project once the busy mice decide to cool down a bit and take a break from their epic battles. 🐭⚔️🐭 Thank you for joining me on this autumn adventure! Your support means the world to me. Seriously, you have no idea. I am so happy to have you here.🍂💛 . . . . . #behindthescenes #autumnadventures #busymice #artisticjourney #iwokeuplikethis #lorealparis #artistjoke #doortomywonderland #fairytaleart #artguide_illustration #best_of_illustrations #illustrationartist #illustrationdrawing #illustrationinspiration #illustrator #illustrationartist #illustrationoftheday #waldorfinspired #disneyinspired #magicalart #fairytaleart #waldorfmom #femalartistsofinstagram #irisesther #childrensbookillustration #miceofinstagram #dungarees #artistlife #momlife #illustratorsofinstagram
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