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Original Paintings
Available originals from current and past series — portraits, street scenes and figure studies, ready to hang.
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Oil & acrylic on canvas
Paintings that hold a human gaze.
I'm Iro Dede — a figurative painter in Athens. I make portraits and street scenes that keep the weight of a real face and a real moment, long after the sitter has left the room.
70+
Completed works & commissions
Integrated Master in Fine Arts
University of Ioannina
Exhibited in Athens
Commissions Worldwide
Why collectors come to me
Not decoration — a presence on the wall.
Three things people keep telling me they value in the work, and in working together.
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Real likeness, real feeling
Academically trained in figurative painting, I capture a face the way it actually reads — the tilt of the head, the set of the eyes — not a flattering approximation.
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One-of-a-kind originals
Every painting is a single, hand-worked original. When you own one, no one else has the same piece hanging anywhere in the world.
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A calm, guided process
From first conversation to framed delivery, you see progress at every stage. No surprises — just a clear, unhurried collaboration.
What I offer
Ways to bring the work home.
From a single commissioned portrait to a limited-edition print, there's an entry point for every collector.
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Commissioned Portraits
A bespoke portrait of a person you love — painted from sittings or photographs, in the medium and size that suits your space.
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Limited-Edition Prints
Signed, numbered giclée prints of selected works — a considered way to live with the paintings at an accessible price.
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In their words
What collectors & curators say.
“The commissioned portrait of my mother stopped me in the hallway for a week. Iro caught something photographs never had.
— Eleni V., Private Collector
“Her street scenes carry the whole mood of a city block. We placed three in the group show and they anchored the room.
— K. Anagnostou, Curator
“Professional from first email to framed delivery. Clear updates, honest timeline, and a painting that outshone every expectation.
— Marco R., Milan
The artist
Trained in the figure, drawn to the human.
I hold an Integrated Master in Fine Arts from the University of Ioannina and work from a studio in Athens. My subject is almost always people — the faces we pass, the elders whose lives are written into their hands, the quiet drama of an ordinary street.
Every canvas begins with looking, slowly and honestly, until the likeness gives way to something closer to presence.
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Let's begin
Have a face — or a wall — in mind?
Tell me about the portrait you're dreaming of, or the piece you'd like to acquire. I'll reply personally within two business days.
About the artist
The story behind the brush.
Figurative painter, portraitist, and visual artist working from Athens.
My story
From first sketchbook to master's studio.
I've been drawing faces for as long as I can remember — filling margins and sketchbooks with the people around me. That instinct eventually took me to the University of Ioannina, where I completed an Integrated Master in Fine Arts and learned to paint the figure with the discipline it deserves.
Today I paint from a studio in Athens. My work moves between intimate portraits, character-rich studies of elders, and street scenes where strangers cross paths for a single, painted second. The medium is usually oil or acrylic; the subject is always people.
I've shown work in group exhibitions and taken on private commissions for collectors across Greece and abroad — each one a conversation before it's ever a canvas.
My mission
To make people feel seen.
A good portrait isn't a copy — it's recognition. My mission is to paint people in a way that lets them, and everyone who loves them, feel genuinely seen. To turn a fleeting expression into something you can live with for decades.
I believe original, handmade art belongs in ordinary homes, not only in galleries. So I work to make the process warm, transparent and worth the wait.
What makes me different
A painter, not a print shop.
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Formally trained
A full Master's in Fine Arts means a foundation in anatomy, composition and colour — the craft behind the feeling.
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You work with me directly
No middlemen or account managers. Every message, sketch and update comes from the artist holding the brush.
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Built to last
Archival materials, considered framing and proper varnishing so the work stays as alive in thirty years as on day one.
Let's make something that lasts.
Whether it's a portrait, a commission, or an original from the studio — I'd love to hear what you have in mind.
Services & products
Original art, made or acquired.
Four ways to work with me — from a fully bespoke commission to a signed print.
Service 01
Commissioned Portraits
A one-of-a-kind portrait of a person you love, painted from life sittings or photographs. You choose the medium, size and framing; I guide the rest. Ideal for anniversaries, memorials and milestone gifts.
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Original Paintings
Available originals from current and past series — portraits, elder studies and street scenes. Each is a single hand-worked canvas, sold framed and ready to hang, with a certificate of authenticity.
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Limited-Edition Prints
Museum-quality giclée prints of selected paintings, signed and numbered in small editions. A collectible, affordable way to live with the work — perfect for first-time collectors and gifts.
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Studio Visits & Consultations
Book time to view available work in person, discuss a commission, or get advice on placing and framing art in your space — in the Athens studio or by video call anywhere in the world.
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How a commission works
Four steps from idea to framed piece.
A calm, transparent process — you'll know exactly where things stand at every stage.
Step 01
Reach out
Send me your idea, photos and the space it's for. We talk size, medium, timeline and budget with no obligation.
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Concept & sitting
We agree references or arrange a sitting. I share a sketch and colour direction for your approval before any paint goes down.
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In the studio
I paint, sending progress photos at key stages. You give feedback while there's still room to adjust.
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Framed & delivered
The finished work is varnished, optionally framed, and shipped fully insured — with a certificate of authenticity.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
Pricing depends on size, medium and complexity — a small head-and-shoulders study starts lower than a large, full-figure oil. After our first conversation I send a clear, fixed quote so there are no surprises later.
Most portraits take four to eight weeks from approved concept to finished, dried and varnished canvas. Larger or multi-figure works take longer. I'll always give you a realistic timeline up front and flag it early if anything shifts.
Yes. I ship worldwide from Athens using insured, art-appropriate packing for both originals and prints. Shipping and any customs costs are quoted separately based on destination.
Absolutely. Many commissions — especially memorial portraits — are painted from photos. Clear, high-resolution images give the best result; I'll help you choose the strongest reference before we start.
An original is a single, hand-painted canvas — unique and never repeated. A print is a signed, numbered giclée reproduction of an existing painting, produced in a small edition. Originals are one-of-a-kind investments; prints are an accessible way to own the imagery.
Ready to commission your piece?
Tell me what you have in mind and I'll come back with a plan, a timeline and a fixed quote.
Portfolio & available work
The catalogue.
Selected paintings and available originals. Filter by series, then reach out about any piece that speaks to you.
Held Gaze
Notting Hill
The Elder
Rose Veil
Market Day
Quiet Light
Held Gaze — Print
The Regular
Market Day — Print
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Get in touch
Let's talk about your piece.
Commissions, available originals, prints or a studio visit — send a note and I'll reply personally.
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Message received — thank you.
Thanks for reaching out. I'll reply personally within two business days. For urgent enquiries, email me directly at hello@irodede.art.
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Studio
Athens, Greece
Visits by appointment
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Response time
Within 2 business days
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