Heritage, Framed
Irish heritage artist David Minehan captures the quiet romance of Ireland’s rugged coastline, the feeling of coming home — the glow, stillness, and shelter of a traditional Irish cottage.
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The Lore
‘Safe Haven’ is rooted in the feeling of home as the Irish know it: warm, generous, weathered by nature, and made for gathering close.
It is comfort with character, beauty with meaning, and a celebration of the warmth that welcomes you home again and again.
Ready for Gifting
Each Blue Shoe Gallery framed piece arrives carefully packaged and presentation-ready making it a thoughtful gift or a considered addition to your home.
Hand-Crafted in Cork, Ireland
Rooted in place, this piece begins in Cork — where independent spirit, Atlantic air, and quiet craft meet in thoughtful detail.
Details
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10-14 day shipping
Each piece is hand-finished, framed, packaged, and shipped from the Blue Shoe Gallery Ireland studio
Printed on archival-quality paper with specialist inks for vibrancy and longevity
White timber frame
Locally sourced framing materials
Handcrafted in Cork
Shipped to you from Ireland
The Artist
David Minehan creates deeply nostalgic paintings inspired by the warmth and simplicity of traditional Irish life. Inspired by memories of his grandfather’s cottage, his work captures quiet interiors, coastal light, and a strong sense of place. Each piece reflects a lasting connection to home, memory, and the Irish landscape.
The Brand
Blue Shoe Gallery is an Irish art print studio rooted in craftsmanship and care, crafting artist-led works through considered materials and a meticulous approach to production.
Printed, finished, and framed in their Cork studio, each piece is made using locally sourced materials and a thoughtful commitment to sharing the beauty of Ireland. Blue Shoe Gallery is guided by a simple belief: art connects.