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I have painted Baboquivari Peak during monsoon season. An impressive granite peak rising high above the surrounding desert to an elevation of 7,700... more
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I have painted Baboquivari Peak during monsoon season. An impressive granite peak rising high above the surrounding desert to an elevation of 7,700 feet, this remote mountain range is very sacred to the Tohono O'odham Nation residing to the southwest of Tucson. The Creator I'toi is believed by them to live under the mountain.
Views of Baboquivari Peak such as this one are afforded along the desolate Ajo Highway that winds its way through this sacred region of the Sonoarn Desert. A monsoon casts a dramatic sheet of rain over the foothills of the Quinlan Mountains and Kitt Peak which are just off to the right of the painting. A lightning bolt strikes rugged peaks of the Baboquivari Mountains as the radiant last light of day casts its golden on them. Classic plants of the Sonoran desert sit in shadow in the foreground, including a Saguaro cactus, ocotillo, prickly pear cactus, and all of their poky, resilient friends, the agave plants. All are anticipating the rains and wate...
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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Jerry Bokowski
I am a big fan of Baboquivari, Chance. Nice story behind the art too!....fav / like
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment as always Jerry!
Hans Egil Saele
Impressive desert landscape
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you Hans!
Ben Stein
Hi Chance, I agree with Laurel you can really feel and see your love and veneration for the desert! You are so talented with the way you bring this magical area to life on canvas! L/F.
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you so very much Ben! I really appreciate that.
Laurel Adams
Powerful colours for a ruggedly beautiful landscape...one can SEE and FEEL your love and veneration of the desert, Chance. This is a beautiful piece. L/F
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you so much Laurel! That is exactly what I wish to convey. The fact you notice means a lot. Thank you for your awesome support as always!
Andy Lawless
wonderful work
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you Andy!
Rebecca Wang
Beautiful painting!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thanks Rebecca!
Jim Love
Wow...your talent with color is amazing
Chance Kafka replied:
Thanks for the big compliment Jim! When I hear things like that, it keeps me going and wanting to do more!
Bill Gallagher
Nice work.
Chance Kafka replied:
thanks Bill!
Joan Stratton
Lovely light in the sky! Well done, Chance :)
Chance Kafka replied:
Many thanks!! Appreciate it
Marissa Maheras
Great dynamic use of color.
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!
Linda Brody
lovely
Chance Kafka replied:
thanks!
Belinda Greb
Lovely work!
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you!
Judy Kennedy
Sacred site indeed, and I love your interpretation!
Chance Kafka replied:
thanks so much Judy!!
Judy Vincent
Wonderful work!
Chance Kafka replied:
thanks!
Anita Pollak
Outstanding work, Chance!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you :)
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Chance Kafka replied:
Many thanks!
Anna Serebryanik
Lovely artistic work!
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you!
Kristina Rinell
Beautiful work!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!
Luther Fine Art
Lovely!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thanks!
Lisa Wooten
Lovely L/F
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!
Norma Brandsberg
Nice!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!
Ella Kaye Dickey
lovely artwork
Chance Kafka replied:
Many thanks!
John Trommer
Very nice work.
Chance Kafka replied:
Thanks!
Judy Jones
Nice work
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!