{"title":"'New Beginnings'","description":"\u003cp\u003eI created this collection because I went through a stage in my life where new beginnings had to take place, where flying solo and needing to find my feet happened, where there was light at the end of the tunnel and then I found home, I found me again, a bigger and better version of me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo this collection I relate to and I hold it close to my heart. This is the collection that helped me, that allowed me to paint my hope, my fear and my joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hope this collection will help others to realise that sometimes new beginnings often seem scary at first but once you have found your path there will be light at the end of the tunnel and freedom will enter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003exxx\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"posters-prints-and-visual-artwork-example-product-1","title":"New Beginnings","description":"\u003cp\u003e'New Beginnings' is painted in oil paint on 80x60cm canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes life takes a flip and you need to start right from the beginning, you need to rebuild and restart, whether that's in a physical or metal way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting 'New Beginnings' resembles the opportunity for growth, change and fresh perspective's, it resembles the courage to let go of the past and taking the step towards something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ducks symbolise moving together toward an open horizon a new beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textured, golden land at the edge suggests a solid foundation being discovered as the fog lifts. Its a reminder that even after the darkest storms, there is gentle, golden light waiting to guide into a fresh new chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes endings are necessary for new chapters to start and the new beginning to beautifully start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo is this the painting for you? 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It serves as a beautiful metaphor for the universal desire to find our way back to where we are known, loved and truly at peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003exxx\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art by Samantha Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56707174203716,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3455\/4180\/files\/2026-03-20_19.29.14.jpg?v=1777417669"},{"product_id":"free-spirit","title":"'Free Spirit'","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Free Spirit' is an oil painting on 80cmx60cm canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting captures the journey of emerging from darkness into freedom- a visual reflection of moving through life's hardest chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep, swirling shades of grey and black that dominate much of the painting represents the heavy, confusing times; moments of struggle and uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet, cutting through this shadow is radiant glow of soft gold and warm white, blooming at the centre like light breaking through clouds. This symbolise's the moment of realisation- the point where, even amid the hardship, you catch sight of something brighter, something that touches your heart and reminds you there is more ahead. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the feeling of finally seeing a way forward, of feeling warmth return when everything felt cold and dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bird soars freely through the air even after enduring the storm, and refuses to be held back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bird does not flee the darkness- it rises above it, showing that having known the depth of struggle only makes the freedom to fly more precious and profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the elements tell a story of resilience; that even when you walk through the darkest times, the light you  find along the way becomes the strength that sets you FREE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003exxx\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art by Samantha Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56716115771716,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3455\/4180\/files\/20260501_163059.heic?v=1777720899"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3455\/4180\/collections\/20260501_163521.png?v=1777724443","url":"https:\/\/artbysamanthawood.co.uk\/collections\/new-beginnings.oembed","provider":"Art by Samantha Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}