{"product_id":"fore-gone-original","title":"Fore-gone (original)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy I created \"Fore-gone\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the best moments in life are those of pure enjoyment. Playing a round of golf, traveling somewhere new, snorkeling above a reef... Accompanied by those we love, these memories give life fullness. I believe in taking these activities, \u003cem\u003eand ourselves\u003c\/em\u003e, lightly; never too seriously, but always joyfully. In doing so, we can \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elet\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eourselves\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003elive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo how does \"Fore-gone\" emerge from this? On the golf course, we're met with scorecards, pace of play, course management, and strategy. In pursuit of par, we optimize everything from our equipment to our swing path. Then, with our best plans in place, with our best equipment in hand, and with hours of simulator time in the books... we slice the ball deep into the woods. \u003cstrong\u003e\"Fore!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we sift through the tall grass looking for the ball, the forest looks on with quiet curiosity. Knowing \u003cem\u003eexactly\u003c\/em\u003e where the ball lies, yet offering no clues in the gentle breeze. Looking on with a wondering grin, thinking, \"\u003cem\u003ewhat peculiar things humans do.\u003c\/em\u003e\" The forest knows hard winters, and survival, and relief when springtime emerges. To the forest, the game of golf is just that, \u003cem\u003ea game. \u003c\/em\u003eAnd because of that, the forest can watch our low-stakes search with serenity, curious if the ball will become a keepsake in the dirt.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps if we take on the forest's perspective in golf, and in other hobbies, we can find joy and humor \u003cem\u003eeven\u003c\/em\u003e in our shoddiest strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy Eric Paul, written on March 21st, 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eMedium: oil on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCanvas size: 16 x 20 inch\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCertificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eOriginal sketches and palette included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eHand-numbered and signed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Eric Paul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071099711643,"sku":null,"price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/1038\/3771\/files\/IMG_66202-2_64f76afa-0ac6-4ea8-9f2c-e4bc77d68f06.jpg?v=1773940162","url":"https:\/\/ericpaulart.com\/products\/fore-gone-original","provider":"Eric Paul","version":"1.0","type":"link"}