Doing Nothing Metal Print

This beautiful print is made by printing dye ink on paper and then transferring it directly onto the aluminum corrosion-resistant sheet with heat. This results in a high gloss, luminescent finish. They're waterproof and scratch-proof, too! The 12 x 12-inch print arrives with a floating hanger that can be easily hung on a nail or hook, making mounting it a breeze.

Limited edition; this item will NOT be available on our online store.

The Story

We live in a culture that worships at the altar of productivity. It has tricked us into believing that we should always be busy, always “doing” something. If it’s not shared on social media, it didn’t happen. If it can’t be measured, it doesn’t matter.

But doing nothing isn’t really doing nothing. Holding a sleeping baby and soaking in a quiet moment won’t decrease the messages in your inbox. But it certainly isn’t “nothing.” Taking the time to do nothing once in a while – especially with the people we love – might be the single most important thing we do all day.

Time and again, I see friends or couples together, at the beach, on the train, out to dinner, and their attention is on their phones. Their bodies are near each other, but their hearts and minds are miles apart. Together, but not really. All because we can’t escape the lure to do...something.

This painting is inspired by a quote from Winnie the Pooh, who said, “People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” Doing nothing, it seems, takes more effort than doing something. But doing nothing can fill us with peace that is oh so hard to come by these days.

Having a little honey, wishing on a dandelion, and enjoying a fine day together might feel a lot like nothing.

Doing nothing is enough.