For Thursday Art-Day I just had to share the final three drawings by Willa Frayser in her Wind Series…
“I can’t change the direction of the Wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination” Jimmy Dean
Spirit of the Wind (top)
Monarchs of the Wind (middle)
Seekers of the Wind (bottom)
Willa explains her inspiration behind her Wind series…”When I created this series of prints I was imaging all of the beautiful Arabians with their proud expressions, soulful eyes, nostrils flaring in the wind. This series began over 20 years ago with the creation of “Messengers of the Wind”, followed by “Seekers of the Wind”, “Companions of the Wind”, “The Family”, “Monarchs of the Wind” and finally “Spirit of the Wind”. Each time I had a different feel for the horses in the drawings. They were not the same animals, nor had the same look, head shape or markings. Each horse in every print is different, but with the same ancient feeling of time and noble breeding! I don’t think I have ever had the chance to describe how these prints came to be, it is a joy to do so.”
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Willa Frayser
Again I am pleased to share these prints with everyone! Some of you will recognize the “Monarchs of the Wind” print from the AHSA Flood Relief Auction. This is the 5th and largest of the 6 prints measuring 17×22″ in an edition of 400. “Seekers of the Wind” is 14×20″ and was the 2nd drawing done for this series and was sold at once of the Arabian Horse Association’s Horse Fair Art Auctions.
“Spirit of the Wind” is the 6th and most recent and is also 14×20″ – the original was purchased by Mrs. Patricia Wyatt of California. You can view all of these prints on my website at http://www.willafrayserstudio.com. Thanks Carmel for sharing these prints with your loyal followers!