The best journey takes you home! | Original

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Story Behind the Art

“The Best Journey Takes You Home” is a heartfelt oil and cold wax painting that beautifully captures an elderly woman wrapped in a Galway shawl, walking down a familiar, winding lane toward her cosy cottage. The textured strokes of the palette knife convey the soft yet weathered landscape, echoing a lifetime of memories. Her slow, purposeful steps reflect a journey that isn’t just physical but deeply emotional—a return to the place where her heart has always belonged. The piece speaks to the enduring connection we have with home, a universal theme that resonates especially with the Irish diaspora. For many who have left Ireland, whether decades ago or more recently, the notion of “home” is often a dream they carry, a touchstone they return to in moments of longing. The painting reminds us that the truest journey we take is the one that brings us back to our roots, to the place where love, family, and history intertwine, no matter how far we’ve travelled. This one is part of "The Old Ireland" collection.

Materials and Techniques

This painting was created using oils and cold wax using a palette knife. Archival museum quality limited edition prints also available on this one. Please see the print section.

Artwork Details

Dimensions: 106cm x 106cm and set in a handcrafted poplar wood tray frame (Dimensions include the frame)
Medium: Oils and cold wax
Year Created: 2022

Care Instructions

Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve colour vibrancy. Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth.

Note: Please measure the actual dimensions given above in your space prior to purchase. Colours displayed on the website may not be 100% accurate due to varying screen colour accuracy.

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