QUICK INFO BLOCK
Real photography — not AI generated: Each print of this purple iris wall art set is photographed around a Washington State park lake by the artist — printed one at a time, never mass-produced.
Artist: Martha Solo, Washington State
Orientation: Vertical | Set of 2
Production: Printed to order in the artist studio using an Epson SC-P900 printer with original pigment fade-resistant archival inks. One print, made for you.
Material: Professional Palo Duro 65% cotton / 35% poly, 2:1 weave fine art canvas. Glare-free textured finish.
Available sizes: 8×10, 11×14, 16×20 inches. Fits standard portrait frames.
Framing: Unstretched Flat Canvas — Frame Ready. 1/8 inch white border per side. Frames not included.
Shipping: Ships in protective packaging within 2–3 business days.
PHOTOGRAPHY STORY
Some flowers belong to cultivated gardens. The iris belongs to water.
This purple iris wall art set was photographed at a Washington State park lake — a place where the garden and the wild meet, where ferns grow beside astilbe, where lily pads drift on deep blue water, where a single iris can open in the middle of all that green complexity and still be the only thing you see.
Image 1 finds the iris in a lush fern and astilbe garden — royal purple petals rain-beaded and open, white and yellow falls at the center, surrounded by delicate astilbe plumes in blush-pink and cream, emerald ferns framing everything against a deep teal-blue background. It is a garden at its most layered and alive.
Image 2 moves to the water's edge — the same iris species, deep magenta-purple, photographed beside the lake itself, lily pads visible on the dark blue water behind, white astilbe feathering the upper right corner, broad green leaves at the base. This is the iris as it exists in nature, rooted between garden and lake, belonging to both.
Together this purple iris wall art set of 2 captures one flower in two worlds — the garden and the water — unified by that impossible royal purple that the iris alone can produce.
This is not AI. This is not stock imagery. These are real irises, in a real Pacific Northwest park, photographed by an artist who walked to the water's edge to find them.
Iris (Iris species) have been cultivated and revered for over three thousand years — in ancient Egypt, classical Greece, and Renaissance heraldry — for a color so specific and so rare that no other flower produces it quite the same way. What you see in these prints is that color, in real Washington summer light.
Explore the full Summer Brilliance Collection or learn about the photography process at Behind the Lens. Send as a gift with our Gift Card.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
- Real photography — not AI generated, not stock, not printed overseas on cheap canvas
- Two distinct environments — garden ferns and astilbe in Image 1; lake edge with lily pads in Image 2 — same iris species, two complete botanical worlds
- Epson SC-P900 with UltraChrome PRO10 pigment inks — the same printer standard used by fine art photographers and galleries worldwide
- Palo Duro fine art canvas (65% cotton / 35% poly, 400–450 gsm) — professional museum-grade substrate, not commodity canvas
- 1/8 inch white border per side — sized to sit behind standard frame lip for clean edge-to-edge image display
- One print at a time — printed fresh when you order, never warehoused, never mass-produced
PAIRING & STYLING
Color palette: Royal purple, deep magenta, white, yellow-gold, emerald green, fern green, cream-white astilbe, deep teal-blue, and dark navy water — one of the richest and most complex botanical palettes in the Summer Brilliance collection.
Interior styles: Moody and maximalist interiors find this set immediately compelling — the deep purple against dark teal and navy backgrounds creates a jewel-toned drama that commands any wall. Japandi and quiet luxury spaces respond to the garden-meets-water composition and the botanical precision of the iris detail. Botanical and eclectic rooms love the layered garden complexity of ferns, astilbe, lily pads, and iris in a single coordinated pair. Transitional and traditional interiors gain depth and botanical confidence from the rich purple-green palette. Coastal and lake-house interiors find the lily pad and water element in Image 2 especially resonant.
Best rooms: Living rooms — two vertical prints side by side or staggered create a lush botanical gallery wall. Bedrooms — the deep purple and teal palette creates a rich, enveloping atmosphere. Home offices and reading rooms — the complex botanical layering rewards sustained attention. Bathrooms — the water and garden combination suits spa-style spaces beautifully. Entryways — a tall vertical iris print pair creates an immediately dramatic arrival moment.
Display arrangements: Side by side above a sofa or console — the two environments play beautifully against each other at the same height. Staggered gallery arrangement with other Summer Brilliance prints. One print per room for a cohesive collection theme. Flanking a doorway or window symmetrically.
Framing suggestions: Black frames with white mat (moody, Japandi, editorial — maximizes the dark background drama). Dark walnut (transitional, botanical, warm eclectic). Gold or brass frames (maximalist, traditional, jewel-tone interiors). All suit the rich purple-green palette.
Biophilic note: Explore Biophilic Design 101 for room-by-room nature art placement ideas.
Please note: color differences may occur between screen display and the printed canvas due to screen backlighting versus the matte canvas surface.
SIZE GUIDE
Every size is printed fresh when you order — never pre-printed, never warehoused.
Visit our Canvas Print Size Guide for room-by-room recommendations and vertical pair layout guides.
8×10 in: Intimate accent size — ideal for bathroom walls, bedside displays, reading nooks, and gallery wall additions. Two 8×10 prints side by side span approximately 18 inches. The iris detail, fern texture, and astilbe plumes are all clearly visible at this size. Best viewed from 2–4 feet.
11×14 in: The most versatile size in this set. Two 11×14 prints side by side span approximately 24 inches — fits comfortably above most consoles and accent furniture. The full botanical complexity of each environment — fern fronds, astilbe, lily pads — reads clearly from across a medium-sized room. Recommended for most buyers.
16×20 in: The full statement size. Two 16×20 prints side by side span approximately 34 inches — a commanding botanical installation suited to large living rooms, primary bedrooms, dining rooms, and entryways. At this scale the royal purple iris petals, the rain droplets, and the deep blue water behind Image 2 become genuinely immersive.
DETAILED SPECS & QUALITY
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Specification |
Detail |
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Set includes |
2 unframed vertical canvas prints |
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Canvas material |
Professional Palo Duro 65% cotton / 35% poly, 2:1 weave |
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Canvas weight |
400–450 gsm fine art canvas |
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Printer |
Epson SC-P900 |
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Ink type |
UltraChrome PRO10 original pigment fade-resistant archival inks |
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Finish |
Glare-free textured matte |
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Border |
1/8 inch white border per side |
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Coating |
None applied after printing |
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Framing |
Unstretched flat canvas — frame ready |
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Frame compatibility |
Standard portrait frames: 8×10, 11×14, 16×20 in |
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Stretcher bars |
Compatible — available at art supply stores |
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Orientation |
Vertical portrait (4:5 ratio) |
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Production |
Printed to order — one print at a time |
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Color note |
Screen-to-canvas color variation is normal |
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Care |
Wipe gently with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight. No glass required under normal residential conditions. |
Shipping: Your artwork is printed to order and usually dispatched within two business days of your purchase. To ensure your print is well protected during shipping, we use cellophane wraps or bags, as well as clearly marked and labeled rigid envelopes or tubes, depending on size. Full details at Shipping & Returns.
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