Thanks Dad O’Connell Bridge It isn’t an actual place

It isn’t an actual place but rather a scene from drawn from the memory of many places I have been and experienced that deep sense of peace

we can see the crack but the truth is

This painting was inspired by the forests of Ireland

It strikes me that in life we only tap into the rhythm when we are one with our thoughts

I chose lyrics from her song Mandinka to accompany the portrait as in many ways they encapsulate her spirit of defiance perfectly

Thanks Dad O’Connell Bridge It isn’t an actual placeThere is no relationship quite like our relationship with our father. They are often overlooked in the parenting stakes but their example and guidance is long lasting. That's Fran's dad in the photo with the original Thanks Dad piece. He earned it! Signed by Francis Leavey. Frames are solid lime washed wood, made in Ireland Fran & Bernie