Dynamic Dana Butte
by Jerry Bokowski
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$12,000
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60.000 x 40.000 x 1.500 inches
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Title
Dynamic Dana Butte
Artist
Jerry Bokowski
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
This painting won the Award of Merit at the 2018 Tubac Center of the Arts Member’s Juried art show. Such an honor and humbling as well.
On August of 2017, Janet and I experienced a beautiful afternoon at the south rim of the Grand Canyon, Arizona (USA). Along the Hermit's Rest scenic drive are many impressive view points. One of my favorites is Hopi Point. Mid afternoon sun creates shadow play and the rich colors Grand Canyon is renowned for. Add fast moving and ever changing cloud shadows and you are in for a visual feast. Kaibab limestone rocks and boulders, pygmy pines and Utah Juniper trees frame a dramatic view of Dana Butte as its serpentine curved vertical cliffs stretch out into the canyon. It seems to point us to famous Isis Temple across the the Black Granite gorge of the Colorado. I loved the diagonal lines in this, the stark contrast of warm sunlit hues against the dark, distant, north rim. From the moment I saw this I had a powerful desire to paint it. One of the most challenging endeavors I have ever undertaken. Standing 9 feet away from the original transports me back to that gorgeous August afternoon. This was the day before we experienced Transcendent Golden Dawn from Mather Point that inspired another epic painting. I love this extraordinary place. I hope it shows in my efforts to portray it.
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January 20th, 2018
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Comments (56)
Laurel Adams
Jerry, such masterful painting!! Your love of the desert is ever present in your light filled vistas. MAGNIFICENT!...revisiting and still loving this BEAUTY!
Tejsweena Krishan
Such an incredible piece of beautiful scenic beauty, love the given soft depth in each stroke of colors. Love the liveliness, motion, and your deep knowledge of creating anything in realistic to it's selection of colors! :)
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you very much, Tejsweena! I love Grand Canyon. It inspires me to paint it.
ABeautifulSky Photography by Bill Caldwell
Just beautiful! l/f
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you very much, Bill! Sorry for my late response! Appreciate the fav and like too.
Janet Marie
Your beautiful work has been given SPECIAL NOTICE, in the 2020 10th round of, "JANET'S JUBILATIONS!" It can be found in the NEW DISCUSSION thread, in the "BEAUTY OF ARIZONA," art group. One of 10 different artists chosen for the week of 03/30/20 (THEME: Arizona National Parks, Monuments, & Forests, and State Parks). I have written a note above your artwork, sharing why I chose it. Janet💕
Jerry Bokowski replied:
I cannot thank you enough for your enthusiastic support and promotion of my art, Janet Marie! Please know how much I appreciate it!
Janet Marie
Jerry! Congratulations! Your artwork has been featured on the Homepage of the “Beauty Of Arizona” Art Group for the week of (03/30/20). You are welcome to submit your artwork in the discussion thread “2020 Thanks and Features Archive.” LF FB Janet💕
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you so very much, dear Janet Marie! I really appreciate you promoting this!
Laurel Adams
Beautiful Jerry!...I can see why it is in yoir personal space...a STUNNER! LF
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you so much, Laurel! Yes, I enjoy seeing the Grand Canyon everyday as if looking out a window from 12 feet away!
Steve Henderson
Love the texture! l/f/tweet/facebook
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Great to hear from you, Steve. Your work is stellar. You take painterly to the highest level!
Misha Ambrosia
you wrote..."I love this extraordinary place. I hope it shows in my efforts to portray it." Yep it sure does!!! Holy guacamole...your capture of distance is surreal, and I love the slight curvature of the earth too!!!! First ?: how long did it take you to paint this 2? what size is the original? l/f Misha
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you so much, Misha! This is in our living room. In August of 2018, we saw this view. The painting & frame took me about 6 weeks and it measures 40”x60”....52”x72” in its custom frame.
Charla Van Vlack
I enjoyed your visit to my gallery today (CharlaRae). Your work in phenomenal and sure to sell quickly. The paintings are so well done and lovely to look at. I could not possibly comment on all the ones I like, I would be typing for days.
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Twas great to meet you and visit your gallery today, Charla. Thanks for your insight and advice and your comments on this painting and others!
Chance Kafka
beautiful, atmospheric, and just so impressive to see all the fine details and light and shadow plays across this Grand landscape that you have painted so magically well! the foreground details are especially incredible.
Connie Handscomb
There's a lot of detail here to keep the eye roving for a long time; you've captured the vastness of this beautiful place, Jerry, as you always do ... incl the vegetation on the side which is lovely against the hard rocks, the branch details of the {pines?} are truly fine :)
Jerry Bokowski replied:
This is a personal fave of mine. So, so nice to have you back, Connie! I always enjoyed your wonderful comments and encouragement. Thank you so much dear lady!
Art by Danielle
Absolutely stunning painting Jerry, love the composition and lighting effects, such a breathtaking view!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you so much, Danielle! Always nice to hear from another painter artist!
Hany J
Superb piece of artistry Jerry. You are absolutely right about the fast moving and ever changing lights and shadows in this area; a true visual and dynamic feast for both painters and photographers alike. Impressive piece.
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you very much, Hany. This is one of my favorite Grand Canyon works. I based it on an image my wife captured and I made some changes in the lighting and forground a bit. This work is currently on display at the Tubac Center of the Arts. Your work of our great southwest should be seen by all on FAA!
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