Finger Rock Morning Framed Print

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Finger Rock is a formation on the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. Inspiring curiosity and wonder, it appears to be a hand pointing toward the sky. The mighty peaks of the rugged Santa Catalinas tower over the city; there is no bad view of them anywhere in the Old Pueblo. This painting, depicting a heavenly, misty morning with rays of light illuminating the crest of these peaks, overlooks Finger Rock Canyon from a trailhead north of the Catalina Foothills. Countless Saguaro Cacti stand tall, dotting the landscape of the Sonoran Desert, and ocotillos feature their bright red blooms. Little pirckly pears appear amid the rocks. The glow of the morning fog renders this surreal landscape of the Southwest at its finest splendor.

This undertaking was a few plus days of nonstop painting after work. It is the work I am most proud of. Since beginning painting in January, 2019, I discovered I had knack for it (at least imprrssionism), perhaps from my photography k...

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...