About this artwork
Parched ground fills the frame, split into plates by a web of deep cracks. Loose stones lie scattered on the surface, and a diagonal band of side light picks out their edges while the rest of the earth stays in shadow. The texture is rough and close, as if seen from just above the ground.
"Do It Afraid" appears in small gold capitals above "Fearless", which is set in heavy silver across the full width. Beneath a gold rule, the italic line reads "Feel the fear and do it anyway." The broken earth suggests pressure and drought, yet the words insist on movement through it. This courage quote print suits people facing a first talk, a new venture or a hard conversation, and it makes a thoughtful gift for someone about to take a leap.
About the Quote
"Feel the fear and do it anyway" is the title of a bestselling self-help book by the American author Susan Jeffers. Her argument is that fear does not disappear before action; it shrinks through action. Waiting to feel ready keeps people stuck, while acting with the fear present builds confidence over time. "Do It Afraid" expresses the same idea in three words. Fearless, in this sense, means not the absence of fear but refusing to let it decide.
How to style it
Works in a home office, a studio or a gym with raw, earthy or industrial finishes. Pair it with the burning-boats smoke design for a pair about committing despite doubt. Explore the full Motivational Posters collection.
Choose your format
- Unframed Art Print on 250 gsm archival matte fine-art paper with a soft off-white tone. Ideal if you already have a frame.
- Natural Wood Frame with shatterproof acrylic glazing. Arrives assembled, ready to hang.
- Black Metal Frame, a slim matte-black aluminium frame with shatterproof acrylic glazing. Arrives assembled, ready to hang.
- Aluminium Print, printed directly onto a rigid 3 mm aluminium panel for a sleek, frameless look.
- Wood Print, printed directly onto a 2 cm wood panel for a warm, natural, gallery feel.
Sizes
Seven portrait sizes from 20 × 30 cm (8 × 12 in) to 50 × 70 cm (20 × 28 in). Not sure which one? Read our size guide.
Shipping
Free tracked shipping to most countries. Every print is made to order and produced close to you, in more than 30 countries across Europe, the UK, North America and Australia, which means shorter journeys and fewer surprises at the door. See shipping & returns.
Questions & answers
Where does "Feel the fear and do it anyway" come from?
It is the title of Susan Jeffers' self-help book Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway. The phrase has since become a general expression for acting despite anxiety rather than waiting for it to pass.
Is Fearless a good gift for someone starting something new?
Yes. It suits a new job, a business launch, a move abroad or a first competition, because it acknowledges the fear honestly instead of pretending it is not there.
Is a frame included?
Only if you choose a framed format. The Natural Wood Frame and Black Metal Frame options arrive assembled with acrylic glazing and are ready to hang. The Unframed Art Print arrives without a frame, and the Aluminium and Wood Prints need no frame at all.
Which size should I choose?
As a rule of thumb, choose art about two-thirds the width of the furniture beneath it. 50 × 70 cm makes a statement above a sofa or bed, 30 × 40 cm suits shelves, desks and gallery walls. Our size guide shows every size to scale.
How is my print made and shipped?
Each print is made to order for you, then shipped with tracking from a production partner close to your address. You receive the tracking link by email as soon as your order leaves production.
Specifications
| Format | Unframed Art Print, Natural Wood Frame, Black Metal Frame, Aluminium Print, Wood Print |
| Print Size | 20 × 30 cm / 8 × 12 in, 30 × 40 cm / 12 × 16 in, 30 × 45 cm / 12 × 18 in, 40 × 50 cm / 16 × 20 in, 40 × 60 cm / 16 × 24 in, 45 × 60 cm / 18 × 24 in, 50 × 70 cm / 20 × 28 in |
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