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Mark Twain is one of those people you'd love to have had over for dinner. He had a way of encapsulating great wisdom in a few words. Fran had this quote in his wallet for years but it was only when asked by a customer to do a print of it that this piece came to be. Initially the customer wanted the quote and this image but Fran felt it didn't work and drew this instead. It has gone on to become one of our most popular prints and is ideal for people starting a new chapter in life or facing change.
We love it and hope you do too.
Fran & Bernie
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This piece is part of our 'Inspired by Ireland' series.
Inspired by the Irish woodlands.
When painting this forest scene, David Wagoner’s poem ‘Lost’ came to mind.
The poem speaks about feeling lost when in fact all we need to do is be still, honour our feeling but not to let it encompass us. The forest knows where we are just as good friends know when we despair.
I find light filtering through the trees very emotive. The sense that even though we are deep within a forest, the light will find find us and guide us.
Be still, listen and open your heart.
Limited Edition print from an original work by Francis Leavey.
Prints are named, signed and numbered.
Fran & Bernie
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We live in Malahide. It's a coastal town with lots of boats. They all look lovely when they're moored but they look even more beautiful when they set out to sea. Yes, harbours are a safe haven but boats are made for sailing, for carrying us where we want to go.
Fran & Bernie
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As adults we have learnt that we will make mistakes and lots of them. Hopefully not the same over and over but new ones as we encounter new situations. We instinctively want our kids to be safe and untouched by the harshness of life but that's not very realistic, is it?
Our job is to 'push' them, like a bird pushed her young from the nest. That's how we learn to fly. It doesn't mean that we won't be bruised and scratched along the way but it does mean that we have a shot at contentment.
Doing things wrong and making mistakes is part of the process. Our mistakes clear the way for the possibility of success. Let them make mistakes if we truly want them to be happy.
As Einstein said, 'Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.'
Fran & Bernie
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Can you imagine not learning from the good and bad experiences? Can you imagine not growing as a person? Some of us may be pretty close to perfect but I can't think of anything worse than recognising something in myself that I wasn't happy with and not trying to improve. Yep, staying the same - scary!
Fran & Bernie
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Is there a greater gift to give to a child than self-belief? No. If a child can grow up believing in themselves, it opens up a world of possibility for them. Chances are they will also believe in those around them. Let’s make the magic last as long as possible and encourage the young, playful minds that will shape the world in years to come.
Size:
12 x 10 inches
Presentation:
Mounted and framed in a modern lime washed, solid frame. Ready for hanging. Our frames are made in Ireland.
Additional Information:
Prints are named and signed by Fran
Fran & Bernie
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We all have the same wish - to be happy. Nothing tops it! It is the Royal Flush of life. We hope you experience it more often than not.
Signed by Francis Leavey. Solid wood lime washed Irish frame
Fran & Bernie