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Elephant Head Twilight Poster
by Chance Kafka
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Elephant Head Twilight poster by Chance Kafka. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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I have painted Elephant Head Butte, an interesting monolith of the mighty Santa Rita Mountains of southern Arizona. This peak, seen on the left,... more
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Artist's Description
I have painted Elephant Head Butte, an interesting monolith of the mighty Santa Rita Mountains of southern Arizona. This peak, seen on the left, inspires curiosity for those who see it along the communities abutting Interstate 19 as it journeys from Nogales through Rio Rico, Amado, Green Valley, Sahaurita, to its terminus in metro Tucson. Many claim it looks like the head of an elephant during certain times of day, hence its name.
This painting was inspired by a photo of a sunset I took from the mouth of Madera Canyon below Mount Wrightson just at the edge of Coronado National Forest land, and looks westward across the Sonoran Desert upland toward mighty Baboquivari Peak, which can be seen on the right. Another iconic monolith of southern Arizona in its own right, it is a very sacred peak to the Tohono O'odham nation, who believe their Creator resides there. It is readily visible from the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains and appears to turn purple with all of the atmos...
About Chance Kafka
Tucson based photographer and artist Chance Kafka is a native of Laramie, Wyoming, and grew up in the small community of Wheatland, before returning to Laramie for college. He took an interest into photography at a young age, photographing clouds, sunsets, and landscapes. At age 17, he won 1st Place in the Platte County Fair photography competition in 3 out of 5 categories as the only entrant to win more than one category. Following this local success, he worked as a feature writer and photographer for the Platte County Record Times while still in high school. His articles and feature photos garnered him acclaim across the region which inspired him to pursue journalism as a degree in college. Chance served as a teaching assistant for a...
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Phyllis Kaltenbach
Love the colors and all, Chance! Beautiful! V/L
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!
Laurel Adams
Chance, your entries are WONDERful! Really exciting contest you’ve inspired!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!
Jerry Bokowski
You might consider entering this one in the upcoming Tubac Center of the Arts show, Chance!
Chance Kafka replied:
This is one I'm definitely considering, thanks Jerry!
Tsc Channa
Chance you've painted this so well . A beautiful sunset with silhouettes . Amazing . L/F
Chance Kafka replied:
wow thank you so much for these kind words!
Jerry Bokowski
Elephant Head is one of many perfectly named crags surrounding Tucson, Chance. Always enjoy your informative descriptions too.....fav / like
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment Jerry! So glad you like my descriptions too!!
Colleen Cornelius
Lovely Work L/F
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!
Rebecca Wang
Gorgeous colors!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!
Sam Persons
Wonderful work on this painting, Chance. Love the pinks and lavender tones in the distant mountains and of course the last bird of the night flying over. LF
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you very much for the kind comments on the painting, Sam!
Scott Lyons
Lovely sunset
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!!
Marv Vandehey
Beautiful!
Chance Kafka replied:
thanks!
Jim Love
Amazingly colorful...
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you!
Bob Cuthbert
Beautiful!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!
Peter Cochran
On site painting? How fun!
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you for the comment! nope, it was based on a photo I took, actually
Patricia Hofmeester
Great work!
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you!
Linda Brody
Lovely
Chance Kafka replied:
thanks!
Sandi Kroll
Beautiful work!
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you !
Karin McCombe Jones
A peaceful feel to it!
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you so much!
Joe Schofield
Gorgeous!
Chance Kafka replied:
thanks!
Artly Studio
Very nice!
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you!
Steve Henderson
A very nice twilight silent feel.
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you very much, Steve!
Desmond Lake
beautiful landscape
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you
Jennifer White
Beautiful!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thanks!
Joan Stratton
Revising this lovely piece :)
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!