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Joan Chamberlain reflects on her beginnings as a dentist and botanical artist to licensing her work and launching her “Recipe Nest” product.

After moving from Texas to Oregon in 2022, Joan reignited her passion for painting—now focusing on still life that celebrates food, wine, and joy. She discusses the challenges of relocating, the importance of finding community, and the evolution of her art practice, while emphasizing how her new environment has inspired a fresh perspective on her work.
Iris also shares insights on overcoming doubt, using AI in her creative process, and balancing her art with motherhood. She touches on her time in Taiwan, which was key to her development, and how her income breaks down between originals and reproductions.

Relocating your life can throw off any artist. But what about the opportunities it presents? Instead of seeing her move as a setback, Debra Disman embraced it as an opportunity to reignite her studio practice.

We discusses how she navigated the transition with resilience—emphasizing the importance of curiosity, relentless pursuit of opportunities, and the value of networking. She also highlights the power of consistent progress and the need to stay adaptable.