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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

This piece is part of our 'Inspired by Ireland' series.

The bridge leading into Trim, Co. Meath is regarded as the oldest bridge still in use in Ireland. What attracted me to it, besides its beautiful architecture, was the sense of people returning. The bridge gives a strong sense of being welcomed home. In the crossing we find ourselves back at our source.

Limited Edition print from an original work by Francis Leavey.

Prints are named, signed and numbered.

Fran & Bernie

This print is limited to 100 copies.

We lost Christy Dignam in June of 2023 after a long battle and what a loss he was. 

This piece is my tribute to Christy, a unique talent with a sublime voice. Everything about his voice is a testament to pain and overcoming adversity. Some of us succumb to damage and some of us use it to climb to a higher place. Thanks for climbing Christy.


From an original Monoprint by Francis Leavey

Prints are signed and numbered..

College Green is a three sided plaza in the centre of Dublin. On its northern side is the Bank of Ireland, which until 1800 was Ireland’s Parliament House. To its east stands Trinity College. To its south stands a series of 19th century buildings that were mostly banks. It has been used as an assembly point for political rallies, speeches and concerts including speeches by American Presidents Bill Clinton and Barrack Obama.

This piece is part of our 'Inspired by Ireland' series.

Croagh Patrick, nicknamed 'the Reek', is a mountain with a height of 764 m and an important site of pilgrimage in County Mayo, Ireland. The mountain has a pyramid-shaped peak and overlooks Clew Bay, rising above the village of Murrisk, several miles from Westport. It has long been seen as a holy mountain.

Limited Edition print from an original work by Francis Leavey.

Prints are named, signed and numbered.

Fran & Bernie

Autumn Light captures the rich warmth and quiet beauty of a forest in transition. Inspired by the golden glow of autumn as light softens and filters through changing landscapes, this pastel painting reflects both stillness and movement, serving as a gentle reminder of nature’s cycles of change, release, and renewal. Through layered texture, luminous tones, and subtle shifts in colour, the piece evokes comfort, reflection and the fleeting beauty of light and colour. A calming and atmospheric work, it brings warmth, depth, and quiet elegance to any space

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

This piece is part of our 'Inspired by Ireland' series.

Doolin is world-famous for its traditional Irish music and holds annual festivals such as the Doolin Folk Festival. There are plenty of scenic hikes such as the Doolin cliff walk. There is the famous Doolin Cave, and the area has more than 100 archaeological sites from ancient times.

A trip to Ireland isn’t complete without a visit to this wonderful spot.

Limited Edition print from an original work by Francis Leavey.

Prints are named, signed and numbered.

Fran & Bernie