Sizes:
16x20 in
24x30 in
34x42 in
- $
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270
365
635
Primary Colors:
Light Purple/Light Blue/Beige
At first glance, “She Tried, But Couldn’t” looks calm — soft pastels, gentle transitions, that peaceful, Pinterest-perfect aesthetic. But don’t be fooled. This painting has been through it.
I originally painted her in bold, in-your-face oils — big color, big feeling — while quietly unraveling under relentless bullying. The canvas became armor. Something I could control when everything else felt out of control. But over time, what I thought was beauty started to feel like her — the person who made me feel small. Every stroke began carrying the weight of that pain.
Then one day, I’d had enough. I grabbed white paint and went for it — angry, sweeping strokes. No plan. No mercy. It felt like erasing her, scrubbing the toxicity straight off the canvas. Cathartic as hell.
And here’s the twist: instead of chaos, I found calm. Real calm. The neutrals felt honest. Healing. Like a deep exhale after holding your breath for too long. The bold colors are still there — peeking through like memories that no longer run the show.
From the “The Beautiful Mess” collection, this painting tells my story now. She tried to break me. But here I am — still standing, brush in hand, seeing myself clearly at last.
Each “She Tried, But Couldn’t” print is made to order — a conscious rejection of mass production in favor of art that carries meaning.
“She tried to break me, but all she did was teach me how to heal.”
- Nicole McNamara
Sizes & Placement
Each print is available in three versatile sizes — small, medium, and large — so it can live anywhere from a cozy nook or home office to a bedroom retreat or a bold statement wall in your living room.
Whether you’re styling a shelf vignette or filling the space above your fireplace, you’ll find the perfect fit.
Sizes – multiple canvas formats available
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Ready to Hang – wired & wall-ready
Hang Your Healing
FOR THE ONES WHO FOUND CALM AFTER THE STORM
COLOR & COMPOSITION INSIGHT
The Mood This Palette Creates
Every shade in this piece is chosen with intention — to shift the energy of your space, spark emotion, and remind you of what’s possible every time you walk past it.
Soft lavender and pale neutrals wash across the canvas, symbolizing calm reclaimed from chaos. Subtle strokes of white veil the canvas like healing layers, while flickers of bold colors peek through beneath — the echoes of old wounds that no longer dominate. The pastel palette, combined with sweeping brushstrokes, creates a sense of movement from turmoil to serenity — a visual reminder of resilience and release.
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Behind the Canvas:
Oil Painting Print FAQ
Q: Why do some colors peek through the pastels in this piece?
A: The vibrant underlayers are intentional — remnants of the original painting. They symbolize old pain and memory that remain visible but no longer dominate, reminding us healing doesn’t erase the past, it transforms it.
Q: Will it arrive ready to hang?
A: Yes. Each print is gallery-wrapped on a 1.5” deep wooden frame, wired, padded, and ready to install right out of the box.
Q: When will my order ship?
A: Each print is made to order and ships within ~5 business days, with free shipping to the U.S. & Canada.
Materials & Craftsmanship
Because your walls deserve more than mass-produced décor — they deserve art built to last.
- Museum-Grade Canvas: 410gsm archival cotton
- Archival Giclée Pigment Inks: Rich, vibrant, fade-resistant
- Protective Finish: Semi-gloss varnish for added depth and longevity
- Gallery-Wrapped: 1.5" mirrored edges for a clean, modern display
- Ready to Hang: Wired, padded, and installation-ready
- Free Shipping: Free shipping to the U.S. & Canada, ships in ~5 business days
- From an Original Oil Painting: No digital enhancements — just art with soul
Want to see the magic behind every print?
Every canvas begins with an original oil painting, professionally digitized by Osio-Brown Studios, and brought to life with museum-grade materials and craftsmanship.
A deeper look at how your piece is made — from the first brushstroke to your wall.