Santa Cruz Sentinel
by Jerry Bokowski
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36.000 x 24.000 x 0.500 inches
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Title
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Artist
Jerry Bokowski
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Late August Summer storms have turned the Santa Cruz River Valley green. On August 29th, 2015, I was traveling back to Vail from the Tubac Center of the Arts and saw Elephant Head of the Santa Rita Mountains as it was illuminated by the sun. The combination of rain darkening the mountains, the sun shining on Elephant Head, and the green grasslands made for a wonderful scene that provided motivation for this painting. Each time I drove to Tubac from my home in Vail was such a beautiful drive as I pass through the retirement community of Green Valley that is appropriately named and then on to the artist community of Tubac. Elephant Head towers over 2,400 feet above the valley. It has become some what of a shrine as hikers and rock climbers have left various types of elephant toys and statues at the summit. Mt Wrightson is the highest peak of the Santa Ritas at an elevation of 9,456 feet. To the right of it one can see the observatory on top of Mt Hopkins. Madera Canyon is a popular camping site for picnics and there are several trail heads for hiking trails. This is the first painting that I was struggling to name and mentioned that fact to Karin Topping, the Executive Director for the Tubac Center of the Arts. She suggested SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL. Great idea, I thought, so it shall be!
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September 26th, 2015
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Comments (76)
Amy E Fraser
Ahhhh the majesty! The light! The mood! And THAT green! So atmospheric! Another masterpiece Jerry!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Awww, thank you so much, Amy. I was trying to capture the mood of Green Valley. I guess that’s why folks retire there.
Chance Kafka
Jerry, what a gorgeous painting of the Santa Ritas and Elephant Head with a compelling description to go with. Love the atmosphere, contrast and lushness of the landscape!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you very much, Chance. I just re-read my description and I agree...it was a decent description!
Connie Handscomb
Revisiting the soothing emerald green belt here, Jerry :))
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you as ALWAYS, Connie. Your words always make my days a little brighter!
Kathy Franklin
Wonderful lighting!!! Fav
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Kathy, thank you. It was so nice to start my day by reading all your wonderful comments. I really appreciate the time you took visiting various pages of my site and selecting several to comment on.
Susan Esbensen
This charismatic, moody, temperamental landscape is beautifully painted Jerry. I love the energy of the atmosphere and the illuminated depth!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
It is always such a treat for me to read what you have to say, Susan! Thank you so much!
Makarand Joshi
flair for dramatic themes and depiction are elements of beauty in your art Jerry...beautiful worl
Jeanette French
Love this dramatic scene!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you so much, Jeanette. YOUR work is very impressive and wonderfully rendered.
Danielle R T Haney
OH this captures that wonderful moody drama before a storm so perfectly~ the grass takes on a beautiful rich glow under a dark and eerie sky...just GORGEOUS Jerry!!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you, Danielle. I paint areas I've been to look like my memory of the places. I tend to enhance the elements that I found pleasing to the eye and heart!
Peggy Wilson
Love the "spot ligt" lighting in this..with the rain coming down...great Painting Jerry!
Ezeepics
Beautiful. Love it, you have created a great atmosphere in this painting! Liked/Faved and shared.
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you so much for sharing. In just 34 minutes, 27 people from all over the world have viewed this. I really appreciate the exposure of sharing!
Dave Farrow
Man oh man, what a stunning painting! I love the storm moving over the "Elephant Head". The light is indescribably beautiful. You are soooo dialed into your surroundings Jerry...the gold medal man of Arizona l.v.f I love that sky..wow
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Dave, I really enjoyed reading your words, Dave. But then again, I always do. Thank you big guy!
Ezartesa Art
This is so cool Jerry! Spectacular depiction of nature, perfect composition and beautiful colors!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Ezartesa, Thank you so much. I love the summer rains that bring green and sometimes drama to where I live!
Azita Vahdatdoust
Marvelous work jerry...I quite enjoy your style on all of your paintings !
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Azita, Thank you so much. I appreciate you visiting my gallery and your nice comment!
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