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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

Archival museum quality limited edition prints on cotton rag paper.

Artwork Details

  • Dimensions50cm x 50cm museum quality archival print.
    (Dimensions include a 2cm border which is numbered, titled and signed by the artist)
  • Shipping: The print will be wrapped in tissue paper and posted in a sturdy tube
  • Framing: Framing is not included. We no longer post glazed frames but please contact us directly if you'd like to discuss framing and we can arrange collection or we can deliver/meet halfway. Email: bridfanning@gmail.com

Care Instructions

Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve colour vibrancy. Keep in the tube until you are ready to bring it to your framer. 

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.

IRELAND

Shipping costs vary within Ireland depending on the product being posted.
From time to time I offer free shipping within Ireland. 

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING 

I am happy to ship my paintings internationally, and I will package all artwork with the utmost care. If you are interested in a particular piece, please contact me and I will give you a quote for the exact shipping cost, depending on the size, the weight and of course the destination of the particular piece.  

PRINTS

All prints will be packaged carefully to ensure safe delivery. Prints can be shipped internationally. Shipping charges are based on the size of the print and the destination. 

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