Painted Stories
Stories painted in quiet tones.
Here you’ll find oil paintings on solid pine and on canvas —
mood boards, small scenes, and quiet pieces
that hold a moment, a feeling, or a story.
Each one brings a soft presence into your home,
shaped by colour, light, and stillness.
Painted Stories Products
Ballycotton – Hand‑painted Irish pine wood block (Lighthouse View)
Who it’s for
For anyone who loves the quiet, rocky atmosphere of Ireland’s coast and the timeless presence of solitary lighthouses.
Perfect as a gift, a travel keepsake, or for anyone who wants to bring home a small piece of Ireland’s quiet, colourful charm. Its compact size makes it easy to place anywhere, adding a warm and personal touch.
Description
A hand‑painted pine wood block featuring the iconic Ballycotton lighthouse. The rocky island, the surrounding water, and the clean silhouette of the tower capture a calm coastal moment. The dark oak stain adds a warm, natural frame that enhances the depth of the oil painting.
" The tower’s quiet reminds us : the path of light always leads us home."
Material
Pine wood, oil painting; dark oak stain; varnished; fully handmade.
Size
8 cm × 8 cm × 2 cm
Price
€ 65.00
Uniqueness
Every piece is handmade and hand‑painted — no two are ever the same.
Design & craftsmanship: Meek Pine – one‑person workshop
Shipping within Ireland: €4.50–€5.50
Shipping across Europe: €20–€28
Shipping to the UK: €25–€35
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Cliff of Moher – Hand‑painted Irish pine wood block (Sea Cliff)
Who it’s for
For anyone who loves Ireland’s dramatic sea cliffs and the iconic view of the Moher coastline.
Perfect as a gift, a travel keepsake, or for anyone who wants to bring home a small piece of Ireland’s quiet, colourful charm. Its compact size makes it easy to place anywhere, adding a warm and personal touch.
Description
A hand‑painted pine wood block capturing the steep cliffs and powerful waves of the Moher coastline. The painting holds the meeting of wind, water, and stone in a simple yet striking way. The dark oak stain adds a natural, deep frame that highlights the cliff’s form.
" Along the cliff’s edge, the sea rises from the deep as if every wave carried an ancient story back to the shore."
Material
Pine wood, oil painting; dark oak stain; varnished; fully handmade.
Size
8 cm × 8 cm × 2 cm
Price
€ 65.00
Uniqueness
Every piece is handmade and hand‑painted — no two are ever the same.
Design & craftsmanship: Meek Pine – one‑person workshop
Shipping within Ireland: €4.50–€5.50
Shipping across Europe: €20–€28
Shipping to the UK: €25–€35
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Blarney – Hand‑painted Irish pine wood plaque (Quiet Castle)
Who it’s for
For anyone who loves the timeless atmosphere of Irish castles and the calm, green surroundings of Blarney.
Perfect as a gift, a travel keepsake, or for anyone who wants to bring home a piece of Ireland’s quiet, hand‑painted charm. Its larger size makes it a beautiful standalone decoration, adding a warm and personal atmosphere to any space.
Description
A hand‑painted pine wood plaque depicting the serene, woodland setting of Blarney Castle. The tall stone walls, the old gate, and the surrounding trees hold a quiet moment — one of those afternoons when the castle stands still and the wind is the only thing that moves.
" The old stones whisper : whatever time preserves is shaped by patience."
Material
Pine wood, oil painting; ebony stain; varnished; fully handmade.
Size
21 cm tall
10 cm wide
Price
€ 75.00
Uniqueness
Every piece is handmade and hand‑painted — no two are ever the same.
Design & craftsmanship: Meek Pine – one‑person workshop
Shipping within Ireland: €9–€11
Shipping across Europe: €35–€45
Shipping to the UK: €50–€60
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Cork – Hand‑painted Irish pine wood plaque (River Bridge)
Who it’s for
For anyone who loves Cork’s riverside atmosphere, its small bridges, and the warm colours of the city streets.
Perfect as a gift, a travel keepsake, or for anyone who wants to bring home a piece of Ireland’s quiet, hand‑painted charm. Its larger size makes it a beautiful standalone decoration, adding a warm and personal atmosphere to any space.
Description
A hand‑painted pine wood plaque showing one of Cork’s characteristic bridges and the riverside houses. The slow movement of the water, the gentle rocking of the boat beneath the bridge, and the warm tones of the city preserve a calm afternoon — when the river carries the light as if telling a story.
" Beneath the bridge, the river keeps the walls’ stories, where they rest forever in the quiet."
Material
Pine wood, oil painting; ebony stain; varnished; fully handmade.
Size
21 cm tall
10 cm wide
Price
€ 75.00
Uniqueness
Every piece is handmade and hand‑painted — no two are ever the same.
Design & craftsmanship: Meek Pine – one‑person workshop
Shipping within Ireland: €9–€11
Shipping across Europe: €35–€45
Shipping to the UK: €50–€60
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Cork – Hand‑painted Irish pine wood block (Riverside Bridge)
Who it’s for
For those who love Cork’s riverside atmosphere, its small bridges, and the warm colours of the city streets.
Perfect as a gift, a travel keepsake, or for anyone who wants to bring home a small piece of Ireland’s quiet, colourful charm. Its compact size makes it easy to place anywhere, adding a warm and personal touch.
Description
A hand‑painted pine wood block showing one of Cork’s characteristic bridges and the colourful riverside houses. The slow movement of the water and the warm tones of the city create a peaceful afternoon scene. The ebony stain gives the painting a deep, elegant frame.
" Beneath the bridge, the river quietly cradles the city’s colours, as if the afternoon had paused to rest within it."
Material
Pine wood, oil painting; ebony stain; varnished; fully handmade.
Size
8 cm × 8 cm × 2 cm
Price
€ 65.00
Uniqueness
Every piece is handmade and hand‑painted — no two are ever the same.
Design & craftsmanship: Meek Pine – one‑person workshop
Shipping within Ireland: €4.50–€5.50
Shipping across Europe: €20–€28
Shipping to the UK: €25–€35
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Kinsale – Hand‑painted Irish pine wood plaque (Harbour Light)
Who it’s for
For those who love quiet harbours, warm evening light, and the colourful waterfront atmosphere of Kinsale.
Perfect as a gift, a travel keepsake, or for anyone who wants to bring home a piece of Ireland’s quiet, hand‑painted charm. Its larger size makes it a beautiful standalone decoration, adding a warm and personal atmosphere to any space.
Description
A hand‑painted pine wood plaque capturing the soft, sunset tones of Kinsale Harbour. The gentle rocking of the boats, the reflections on the water, and the warm colours of the seaside houses preserve a peaceful coastal moment — the kind of slow evening light that settles over the harbour.
" Light finds its way only when the water releases the day’s last thought."
Material
Pine wood, oil painting; ebony stain; varnished; fully handmade.
Size
21 cm tall
10 cm wide
Price
€ 75.00
Uniqueness
Every piece is handmade and hand‑painted — no two are ever the same.
Design & craftsmanship: Meek Pine – one‑person workshop
Shipping within Ireland: €9–€11
Shipping across Europe: €35–€45
Shipping to the UK: €50–€60
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Cobh – Hand‑painted Irish pine wood plaque (Harbour Colours)
Who it’s for
For those who love Cobh’s colourful houses, waterfront charm, and the cathedral rising above the town.
Perfect as a gift, a travel keepsake, or for anyone who wants to bring home a piece of Ireland’s quiet, hand‑painted charm. Its larger size makes it a beautiful standalone decoration, adding a warm and personal atmosphere to any space.
Description
A hand‑painted pine wood plaque featuring Cobh’s iconic row of colourful houses and the elegant lines of the cathedral. The bright tones above the water and the soft morning colours capture a gentle seaside moment — when the town slowly wakes and the harbour breathes in quiet light.
" Morning quietly reminds us: every beauty arrives with the light."
Material
Pine wood, oil painting; ebony stain; varnished; fully handmade.
Size
21 cm tall
10 cm wide
Price
€ 75.00
Uniqueness
Every piece is handmade and hand‑painted — no two are ever the same.
Design & craftsmanship: Meek Pine – one‑person workshop
Shipping within Ireland: €9–€11
Shipping across Europe: €35–€45
Shipping to the UK: €50–€60
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The Empty Chair – original oil painting on canvas (Italian evening scene)
In a quiet Italian alleyway, wrapped in warm evening light, a woman sits alone at a small round table.
Before her rests an empty chair, a cooling cup of coffee, a wildflower in a vase, and a letter someone left behind.
Description
The Empty Chair is an original oil painting on canvas set in a quiet Italian alleyway wrapped in warm evening light.
A woman sits alone at a small round table, facing an empty chair, a cooling cup of coffee, a wildflower, and a letter left behind.
Her soft smile remembers rather than longs. Far beyond the rooftops, a sailboat drifts toward the horizon — a reminder that some chairs stay empty, but the love that once filled them never truly leaves.
Story
In a warm Italian alleyway, a woman sits alone at a small table. Before her rests an empty chair, a cooling coffee, a wildflower, and a letter left behind.
She isn’t waiting in sorrow — her soft smile remembers.
A distant sailboat drifts toward the horizon, carrying someone away, yet the feeling remains: some chairs stay empty, but the love that once filled them never truly leaves.
Who it’s for
For memory lovers — for those who cherish quiet, tender remembrance.
For Italian‑light seekers — for someone drawn to warm Mediterranean evenings.
For story‑keepers — for anyone who wants art that carries emotional depth.
For gentle‑heart spaces — for those who know love remains even when a chair is empty.
Details
- Medium: Original oil painting on canvas
- Size: 76 × 51 cm
- Finish: Unvarnished
- Signed: Yes, on the front
- Year: 2025
- Framing: Not included (ready to hang as is)
- Uniqueness: One‑of‑a‑kind artwork
Price: €520.00
Shipping within Ireland: €9–€11
Shipping across Europe: €35–€45
Shipping to the UK: €50–€60
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Cobh – Hand‑painted Irish pine wood block (Harbour Colours)
Who it’s for
For those who love Cobh’s colourful houses, waterfront charm, and the cathedral rising above the town.
Perfect as a gift, a travel keepsake, or for anyone who wants to bring home a small piece of Ireland’s quiet, colourful charm. Its compact size makes it easy to place anywhere, adding a warm and personal touch.
Description
A hand‑painted pine wood block featuring Cobh’s iconic row of colourful houses and the cathedral’s elegant silhouette. The bright tones above the water and the soft colours of the town create a lively yet peaceful seaside moment. The ebony stain gives the piece a deep, refined frame.
" Above the water, the colours wake as if the town painted a new, quiet story each morning."
Material
Pine wood, oil painting; ebony stain; varnished; fully handmade.
Size
8 cm × 8 cm × 2 cm
Price
€ 65.00
Uniqueness
Every piece is handmade and hand‑painted — no two are ever the same.
Design & craftsmanship: Meek Pine – one‑person workshop
Shipping within Ireland: €4.50–€5.50
Shipping across Europe: €20–€28
Shipping to the UK: €25–€35
Full details: Shipping
The Last Watch – original lighthouse keeper oil painting on canvas
Description
The Last Watch is an original oil painting on canvas portraying an old lighthouse keeper on his final night of duty.
Wrapped in moonlight and the steady beam he tended for decades, he stands by the shore knowing the light will continue its journey even without him.
A piece filled with salt air, devotion, and the quiet truth that some callings outlive the hands that held them.
Story
On his final night of duty, an old lighthouse keeper stands wrapped in moonlight and the beam he tended for decades.
He once guided ships through storms so strangers and loved ones could find their way home.
Now the night is quiet — not from farewell, but from knowing the light will continue its journey even without him.
“I did not keep the light so they would see, but so they would find their way home.”
Details
- Medium: Original oil painting on canvas
- Size: 42 × 30 cm
- Finish: Unvarnished
- Signed: Yes, on the front
- Year: 2025
- Framing: Not included (ready to hang as is)
- Uniqueness: One‑of‑a‑kind artwork
Price: €320.00
Shipping within Ireland: €9–€11
Shipping across Europe: €35–€45
Shipping to the UK: €50–€60
Full details: Shipping