The War Pony Project
Partnering with Native Americans on Reservations to Create The Art of the War Pony
“We could not be more happy with your beautiful artwork at the center of our home. Your hard work with the Native American families and bringing their tradition and history to so many people means a lot! ”
Art of the West
Western Landscapes, Wild Horses & Lifestyle
“When I saw your work online, I must say that there have been very few times pieces of artwork have left me without words. Your pictures are simply stunning, not only in their character and composition also the pure wildness of the subjects. ”
About The War Pony Project
Horses of the Northern Plains were painted with pigments drawn from plants and earth, believed to create a spiritual shield. War ponies were so vital that they were recognized as the Horse Nation— sacred brothers possessing their own spirit, language, and destiny.
The War Pony Project is a series of artworks honoring their importance and history. I partner with Native Americans of the Horse Tribes, who paint a horse on their reservation using traditional methods. I then photograph the animal, capturing the dignity, spirit, speed, and pride of the war pony. Upon returning to my studio, I complete the work by removing corral backgrounds and visual distractions, painting in a clean, contemporary setting that allows the subject to stand alone.
“Crow War Pony-1” and “Sioux War Pony-1” are in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
Thank You for viewing my work.
Brady Willette
Represented in Park City, Utah by Tanner Trading
Contact
Please get in touch with any questions you may have about Pricing, Sizes, Edition Numbers, Etching Paper vs Canvas and Framing Options. * Also inquire about sending a photo of the space you’re planning to acquire art for, include a measurement of wall height or piece of furniture for scale and I can drop the art into your space. Shipping is available for North America and Europe.
