Epic Elephant Head
by Jerry Bokowski
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Title
Epic Elephant Head
Artist
Jerry Bokowski
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
I have driven past majestic Elephant Head Rock of the Santa Rita Mountains many times on the way to Tubac, Arizona. Occasionally, I have exited I-19 and traveled along the Elephant Head road. It is along this road that this view can be seen.
When our summer rains begin, the clouds can create a dramatic light and shadow show. Here we see part of this 2,000 foot tall granite peak illuminated while the rest of the landscape in the shadows.
The high desert vegetation consists of Creosote, Acacia, Mesquite, Cholla, Prickly Pear, Ocotillo. I love the smell of wet Creosote as a stiff breeze from the storm cools my face. This tiny 8”x10” painting takes me back to a beautiful day in our desert.
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July 18th, 2019
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Comments (22)
Janet Marie
Congratulations! Your artwork has been featured on the Homepage of the “Beauty Of Arizona” Art Group for the week of Friday, (06/26/20). You are welcome to submit your artwork in the Group's discussion thread “2020 Thanks and Features Archive April-June." Thank you for sharing your artwork and being a member of the group. like/fave
Jodi DiLiberto
Jerry, you've captured a beautiful day beautifully. I can feel the atmosphere your painting depicts. Very well done!
Laurel Adams
Spectacular Light and shadow drama! Ah, i so missed the Magic of your work...glad you have returned from hiatus. L/F
Jerry Bokowski replied:
I intend to do a series of small paintings as many galleries today are requesting their artists to provide little works. Thank you very much, Laurel!
Debbie Portwood
Gorgeous! Love the way you captured the light on the mountain face!! f/l
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you very much, Debbie. This iconic crag can be seen from over 50 miles away. Folks in Green Valley, Tubac, and surrounding areas love this amazing granite crag!
Aicy Karbstein
Another fantastic painting, Jerry! I travel to the southwest each time I see your amazing artwork! L/F
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Sorry for my late response, Aicy. You know that I always appreciate your visits, comments, and L/F!
Elizabeth Robinette Tyndall
This is awesome!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Elizabeth, we go back awhile on FAA. It is always a treat to hear from you. So thank you very much!
Jodi DiLiberto
This is such a wonderfully dramatic landscape, Jerry!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you very much, Jodi. I know someone that might be able to fix and restore your MANDOLIN. Just let me know!
Janet Marie
So glad to see my photography used as a reference for this lovely piece. Adding your personal touches in lighting, composition, and perspective. Also, yours is a summer monsoon rendition to mine photographed in winter. I love how you rendered the lighting on this unique monolith. It always seems to catch the sunlight just right, showcasing its beauty. It looks way better in person, especially in the rustic frame. So great you received some nice comments about this. LF 💕💕💕💕
Jerry Bokowski replied:
It seems you shoot lots of images while we’re together that I later want to paint the event on canvas. Your reference pics are fabulous and will always keep me busy behind the easel. Thank you so much for your kind, loving words. They keep me so motivated!
Chance Kafka
Jerry, I enjoyed reading your description as much as viewing this incredible little painting. How you maintain your level of detail at that size escapes me, but it certainly is so fun to look at. You have brilliantly painted the Elephant Head and the essence of the storm clouds and landscape so well. Bravo!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you Chance. While tiny paintings require tiny paint brushes and precise brush strokes, they come together so fast compared to my large scale works. So it is a nice change for me!
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