No Grit, No Pearl
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No Grit, No Pearl

Stylist's note: This piece features colors from our Coastal Palette – inspired by beach towns and the water!


























No Grit, No Pearl.
Natural pearls are extremely rare, and are formed when a threatening irritant (sand, etc.) makes its way between the two shells of a clam or oyster, into its center. Once the irritant is present, the oyster slowly creates a coating over the irritant in order to protect itself, and thus over months or even years, a pearl is formed. The saying "No grit, no pearl" means that without the presence of that irritant/grit, there would be no pearl. In other words, the pearl signifies that beauty often comes through hardship.
I love the bold, weathered lettering in this piece, and I hope it serves as inspiration to you if you're in the grit phase of your circumstance, or as a reminder to be grateful in the midst of the pearl.
©2021 Lindsay Letters
Canvas
- Printed with archival, UV-resistant inks on museum quality canvas. These pieces are created to be heirlooms to last and to treasure!
- Canvas prints are digital reproductions with no variation in surface texture. They are smooth to the touch; any texture you see is part of the scan of the image. There is no faux texture added.
- All canvases at Lindsay Letters® are gallery wrapped canvases, meaning they come pre-stretched and ready to hang.
- Our canvases are available in two options, our much loved Everyday Canvas Signs and our artist grade Heirloom Traditional Canvases. Our Gallery Frames are available on both canvas styles and are built custom for your canvas. More about our canvas frames here.
- Both canvas types come with pre-installed hanging hardware. Our Canvas Signs and smaller Traditional Canvases feature sawtooth hangers with our framed and larger Traditional Canvases featuring our no-wire hanging kits.
- Stylist's tip! The main difference between our Canvas Signs vs. Traditional Canvases is the material the canvas is wrapped over, which primarily affects the weight of the piece, with Canvas Signs being lighter. Both canvas styles look the same from the sides and the front.
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- Proudly made in America. Artwork ©Lindsay Sherbondy. All rights reserved.
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Art Print
- Our super special Fine Art Prints are freshly printed on luxurious cream-colored, heavyweight 105# archival paper, boasting a perfect subtle texture and matte finish.
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- All framed Art Prints include a white, 2.25” matboard, which really amplifies the overall size of your finished framed print! They are topped with a lightweight plexiglass and completed with a dust cover backing and arrive ready to hang. When customizing your framed print, be sure to reference the finished size of your selections, located just above the price total. More about our frames and sizing here.
- If you're gifting your purchase, you can download the LL Certificate of Authenticity to include with your gift here.
- Proudly made in America. Artwork ©Lindsay Sherbondy. All rights reserved.
©2021 Lindsay Letters
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About Lindsay Letters®
Established in 2009 by Lindsay Sherbondy, Lindsay Letters® offers an expansive collection of art and goods featuring Lindsay's original artwork including hand lettering, paintings and graphic design. (We've also added some vintage pieces and photography, to make adding to your art collection even easier). To the best of our knowledge, LindsayLetters.co has the largest purchasable library of art by any single artist. (Which we think is pretty cool!) All of the artwork shown on site, with the exception of some select Original Artwork auctioned quarterly, has been digitally reproduced and printed with love and care, and applied choice, quality materials, for your enjoyment and love. It's our honor to create beautiful things for your home and life! Tag @lindsayletters.co on Instagram to share your images and experiences of your LL goodies in the wild!
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No Grit, No Pearl
I bought this for my daughter who is a graduate student and she placed it over her desk as a reminder when she studies to keep working hard. It looks amazing and she loves it!
Lindsay Letters Co.
Thank you so much, Gretchen, for including Lindsay Letters in such a meaningful gift! We're so glad your daughter loves her new art!