Once called Flown the Coop, this painting captured the anxiety and hopefulness of children leaving home. In its reworked form for the Second Chance series, it celebrates freedom, growth, and the exhilaration of new beginnings. Bold layers and textures mirror the soaring joy of thriving after change, transforming earlier uncertainty into a celebration of life’s possibilities. Hearts Take Flight will speak to anyone embracing new chapters, finding courage in change, or seeking art that honors growth and liberation. For a fuller narrative, see companion pieces Nest Empty, Heart Full and Neighbourhoods of the Heart.