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Watercolour & Ink on Arches hot pressed watercolor paper, 300 g, acid free.

The Japanese have a word ‘komorebi’ which translates roughly to ‘light filtering the leaves of trees. It highlights a Japanese appreciation for nature and the subtle beauty found in everyday moments. It encourages a focus on finding moments of light and beauty even when passing through difficult times. 

As a subject it reminds me that life’s brightness is not constant but dynamic, shifting with time, perspective, and circumstance. It teaches us to appreciate the gentle, transient flashes of clarity and joy that break through the canopy of our everyday struggles.

Mounted and ready to frame or framed in a black solid wood frame

Mounted size: 30” x 24” (76cm x 61cm)
Framed size: 32” x 26” (81cm x 66cm)

Signed by the artist on the front.

A signed certificate of authenticity comes with the painting.

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Shipping within Ireland is by UPS.

We do not ship framed pieces internationally due to the potential for damage.

Global Shipping: Shipped with A Post (Irish postal service) in a well protected flat package and insured.

This painting is shipped framed.

SHIPPING & PACKING

Shipping within Ireland is by UPS.

Global Shipping: Shipped with A Post (Irish postal service) in a well protected flat package and insured.

Life Is Calling is a contemplative pastel work inspired by the quiet beauty of light filtering through woodland leaves, a moment the Japanese call komorebi, where sunlight gently breaks through the canopy. This piece reflects the shifting nature of life itself,  moments of clarity, hope and warmth appearing through challenge and uncertainty. With soft movement, layered light and an uplifting sense of stillness, the painting invites us to pause, breathe and appreciate the fleeting beauty found in everyday life. A reminder that even in difficult times, light always finds a way through.

Medium: Soft Pastel & Pan Pastel

Limited Edition print from an original work by Francis Leavey.

Prints are named, signed and numbered.

Member of The Pastel Society of Ireland.

Pause is a reflection on stillness, a quiet invitation to step back, breathe and reconnect with the present moment. Inspired by the restorative power of slowing down, this pastel painting captures the softness and clarity that can emerge when we allow ourselves space to simply be. Through layered texture, subtle movement, and luminous tones, the piece evokes calm, balance, and quiet introspection. A gentle yet powerful work, it reminds us that in moments of pause, perspective, peace and renewal often begin.*

Medium: Soft Pastel & Pan Pastel

Limited Edition print from an original work by Francis Leavey.

Prints are named, signed and numbered.

Member of The Pastel Society of Ireland
Member of The American Watercolor Society

Summer Light captures the warmth, softness and fleeting beauty of sunlight at its most generous. Inspired by long bright days and the golden glow that transforms forests in summer, this pastel painting reflects a sense of ease, openness, and quiet joy. Through layered texture, luminous tones, and gentle movement, the piece evokes the restorative energy of light and the calm found in nature at its most vibrant. A warm and uplifting work, it invites reflection, stillness, and an appreciation for the simple beauty of seasonal light.

Medium: Soft Pastel & Pan Pastel

Limited Edition print from an original work by Francis Leavey.

Prints are named, signed and numbered.

Member of The Pastel Society of Ireland.
Member of The American Watercolor Society