Irises by Doug Shelton
31” x 24” oil on panel

A bloom suspended in mist—Shelton’s iris glows with botanical precision and emotional depth. The Des Moines native, now based in Tucson, is known for his surreal and hyper-realistic “story” paintings. With a career spanning murals in the U.S. Capitol and intricate still lifes, Shelton’s work invites quiet contemplation and layered interpretation.