Onaqui Spirit
Onaqui Spirit
Onaqui Spirit
Onaqui Spirit
Onaqui Spirit
Onaqui Spirit
Onaqui Spirit
Onaqui Spirit
Onaqui Spirit
Onaqui Spirit

Onaqui Spirit

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"Onaqui Spirit” is an evocative piece that captures the essence of freedom represented by the Onaqui herd. This watercolor painting features a wild roan stallion with a flowing black mane symbolizing unrestrained strength and vitality. The minimalist background emphasizes the stallion's powerful presence, making it an eye-catching focal point in any space.

However, beneath the beauty lies a poignant reminder. The freedom of the Onaqui herd, while majestic, is fragile and constantly threatened. This equine painting not only celebrates the wild spirit of these horses but also highlights the challenges they face in a changing world.

Perfect for those who love horse and appreciate nature and value the stories behind it, “Onaqui Spirit” invites you to reflect on the delicate balance between freedom and vulnerability. This horse artwork serves as a reminder of the beauty, resilience, and challenges of the wild.

Reference Photo Credit: Jami Bollschweiler

About the Onaqui Herd: 

The Onaqui herd, a group of majestic wild horses in the rugged landscape of western Utah, symbolizes the spirit of freedom yet faces significant challenges. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the herd has become a focal point in ongoing controversies surrounding land management practices and the delicate balance of ecosystems.

One contentious topic is the BLM's practice of fertilizing mares to control population growth. While intended to support the sustainability of the herd and the surrounding land, this approach has sparked debate among conservationists, animal rights advocates, and local communities. Critics argue that such interventions disrupt the natural behaviors and dynamics of the herd, while supporters believe it helps maintain ecological balance in a fragile environment.

The story of the Onaqui herd is a reminder of the complexities involved in wildlife management and the importance of preserving these beautiful animals and their habitat. “Onaqui Spirit” captures not just the beauty of the wild stallion but also the urgent need to advocate for their freedom and well-being amid ongoing challenges.

Standard shipping is FREE for all orders shipped within the US. Orders that are not upgraded typically ship via USPS.

Production times prior to shipping are as follows:

  • Unframed Prints: 3-4 business days
  • Unframed Canvases: 3-4 business days
  • Framed Prints: 3-5 business days
  • Framed Canvases: 3-5 business days
  • Originals: 3-5 business days

Once your order has shipped, tracking information will be emailed to the email address provided in your order.

Art is shipped in the following manner:

  • Paper Prints: 11x14 paper prints and smaller are mailed inside cardboard stay-flat envelopes. Prints larger than 11x14 are rolled and mailed inside mailing tubes to prevent damage. 
  • Stretched Canvas: Shipped in a protective plastic layer, and sealed in a corrugated box.
  • Framed Prints and Canvases: Wrapped in bubble wrap and boxed carefully with protection on corners. Sealed in a corrugated box.

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Paper Prints

Printed on high-quality, archival grade, acid-free, 100% cotton rag inkjet paper.

  • 330 gsm, 17 mil thickness
  • High color gamut, black density, and D-Max for high contrast in both B&W and color reproduction prints.
  • Light texture, so as to not overpower the artwork.
  • Printed with full bleed (no border)

Stretched Canvas

  • Printed on thick archival grade canvas with eco-solvent inks
  • Canvas arrive with finished sides wrapped around 1.5" thick solid wood stretcher bars so it's ready to hang
  • Fade resistant for over 100 years
  • Ready to hang with appropriate hardware

Framed Options

Both paper prints and stretched canvas artwork is available framed. We offer four standard colors: white, black, light wood and espresso. If you're looking for another color, please let us know and we can see if we can accommodate. Frames add approximately 1.75"to the overall dimensions of the artwork.

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