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.

Our Canvases are heirloom quality pieces, made with love in the USA. The art is digitally printed with archival, UV-resistant inks on museum quality cotton canvas, then stretched over pine or poplar stretcher bars. Our canvases are smooth to the touch – there is no faux texture added. They are a high resolution fine art prints, meant to be admired at a distance. For more in depth product info, visit our Help Desk!

Our Fine Art Prints are high quality digital reproductions, freshly printed on luxurious cream-colored, heavyweight 105# archival paper, boasting a perfect subtle texture and matte finish. The smaller prints are shipped flat and the larger ones ship rolled in a tube. You will love the look and feel of these prints!

All Lindsay Letters® art is printed-to-order in the USA! We are proud of this business model, and love making things just for you. Less waste and more customization options – win/win! Art typically ships within 7 business days. Production timelines are subject to change.