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A hand holds an original painting on handmade paper, featuring a painted green forest with light filtering through the trees. The print has a textured off-white border and a visible artist signature at the bottom right.
  • A hand holds an original painting on handmade paper, featuring a painted green forest with light filtering through the trees. The print has a textured off-white border and a visible artist signature at the bottom right.
  • A close-up of an oil pastel painting on textured white paper, showing a forest scene with green trees, a soft light beam, and small pink and blue floral accents.
  • A close-up of a hand holding a vertical oil pastel painting of a forest. The painting features textured green foliage, a soft white path, and small pink and blue floral accents.
  • A vertical watercolor painting of a sunlit forest path with tall trees, glowing green and blue foliage, and soft pink highlights, shown on textured white paper with an artist signature at the bottom.
  • A close-up of an oil pastel painting on textured white paper, showing a forest scene with green and blue tones and a soft pink light.
  • A close-up of an original painting featuring a green forest scene with a white border and a signature at the bottom.
What Once Was

What Once Was

£90.00
£90.00
Size:A5

What Once Was is an original oil pastel painting on cotton rag paper, created in 2026 as part of the Soft Souls Collection.

This landscape artwork is inspired by the ancient Caledonian Forest and a time of old when it was treasured, protected and alive with magic. I hope this mystical woodland painting reignites that magic and acts as a reminder of our deep connection to nature. 

Certificate of authenticity included.

Specifications
  • Painted on 320 gsm Khadi handmade (using sustainably sourced materials), recycled, fairly traded, deckle-edge, acid free, 100% cotton rag paper
  • A5 paper size (150x210mm), including a natural white border as pictured (due to the handmade nature of the paper, the edges are not completely straight or uniform).
  • Painted using Caran d'Ache Neopastel Oil Pastels, Sennelier Oil Pastels & Meeden Oil Pastels.
  • I have sealed the oil pastel surface with Sennelier Oil Pastel Fixative Spray, reducing the risk of smudging and giving the painting a subtle glossy sheen that brings out the richness of the colours.
  • Signed on the front as pictured
  • Signed, dated and titled on the back
  • Unframed
Artwork Care Guide
  • Keep the painting in a dry environment, away from direct sunlight.
  • Handle the artwork gently, always by its edges.
  • Until the painting is framed, keep the oil pastel surface protected with glassine paper (this is provided).
  • When framing, use a mat and place the artwork behind glass, ensuring all materials are acid-free and archival quality.
Shipping

I take great care when packaging your order to make sure it arrives safely.

  • Original artworks are wrapped in glassine paper, secured between protective cardboard, and shipped in a rigid reinforced envelope.
  • Prints are wrapped in glassine paper, mounted on backing card, and sent in a board-backed envelope.

For processing and estimated shipping times, please see my shipping policy here.
Taxes & Duties

International orders may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, or other fees charged by your country. These fees are not included in the price of your order or shipping cost.

As the recipient, you are responsible for any customs fees required by your local authorities. I can’t control or take responsibility for delays or charges caused by customs.

If you’re unsure, I recommend checking your country’s import rules for artwork and prints shipped from the UK before ordering.

You can read more in my shipping policy here.

U.S. Customers:

For U.S. orders, I use Royal Mail’s Postal Delivery Duties Paid (PDDP) service. This means import duties are calculated and paid at the time I purchase shipping labels, so you shouldn’t receive unexpected customs charges.

However, U.S. Customs still has the final say regarding fees and duties.
Replacements & Exchanges

All my paintings are original, one-of-a-kind pieces. Therefore, replacements and exchanges are not available.

You can find my refund policy here.

Please don’t hesitate to email me at contact@hannahrowney.com if there are any issues with your order.
Safety Information

My original artwork is intended for decorative use only.
Copyright

All artwork images and content on this webiste are copyright © 2026 Hannah Rowney, all rights reserved. Purchase of this original does not transfer copyright.