Magnificent Frigatebird — Freedom
From the Collection Oh, to Fly!
Every waterbird giclée print in this group captures a bird built for water and sky. The osprey plunges talons-first into the surf and comes up with dinner. The magnificent frigatebird — the only seabird that can’t land on water — rides thermals for days without flapping. An anhinga spreads its wings to dry after an underwater hunt. Black-necked stilts wade on legs so long they look like they’re walking on chopsticks. Terns cut the air like blades. These are specialists, each adapted to a different edge of where water meets sky.
I paint these birds freehand with Kissho Gansai mineral pigments on archival cotton rag paper. Each species brings its own palette and posture, and the alla prima technique — one session, no reworking — keeps the energy of the moment alive. Every giclée is printed in my Pawtucket studio, color-matched to the original.
These prints bring coastal drama to living rooms, beach houses, and offices where the ocean’s edge feels like home.
Learn more about framing your giclée print.
Printed from original watercolors in Holly's Pawtucket, Rhode Island studio.
Materials: Prints of my original, handmade pieces are made using only archival inks on heavyweight archival rag paper by Moab designed to last a lifetime. Learn more about my materials and process.
Framing: All work is elegantly framed in pristine white handmade wooden frames. The frames are 1.5" deep and handcrafted from solid wood by my favorite local framer.
A Note About Your Print's Edges: Each print arrives with a thin 1/8" white border all around—this bit of breathing space ensures that more of the image remains visible when framed, as standard framing techniques can obscure the edges.
If you prefer your image printed edge-to-edge without this margin, simply add a note with your order requesting "full-frame printing" and I'll happily accommodate.
My promise is to deliver your art exactly as you envision it in your space.
Dimensions:
8x8” (9.25x9.25” framed)
12x12” (13.25x13.25” framed)
18x18” (19.25x19.25” framed)
24x24” (25.25x25.25" framed)
36"x36" (37.25x37.25" framed)
Additional sizes up to 40x40” are available. Email your request to info@hollywach.com
Additional questions? Please see the FAQ
Packaging: Prints 18x24” and larger are rolled and will arrive in sturdy mailing tubes. Smaller prints are shipped flat.
Shipping: Prints up to and including 40x40 ship FREE to the continental U.S. For larger works, please email us with your zip code for a quote.
Schedule: Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing and shipping. Larger orders may require additional time. If your order is time-sensitive, please leave us a note during checkout, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
International: Please contact us directly before placing your order for international shipping. Provide the items you're interested in and your shipping address so we can estimate shipping costs and any constraints.
Insurance: We provide complimentary shipping insurance for all orders. In the event that your item arrives damaged, please document it with pictures and notify us immediately so we can initiate a claim on your behalf.
