Cimarron Crossing
BERNARD MARKS WROTE THIS ABOUT “CIMARRON CROSSING,” HIS ELEGANT PAINTING OF WATER IN MOTION.
The spot where I painted “Cimarron Crossing” is near the town of Cimarron, New Mexico, high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Established in 1857 as a hangout of gunslingers and outlaws, Cimarron was known for decades as the “Wildest Town in the West.” Its historic hotel, the St. James, supposedly witnessed 26 murders. There are still bullet holes in the saloon ceiling, which adds a certain novelty to enjoying a beer there.
Not far out of town lies the spectacular Cimarron Canyon State Park, which was carved by its namesake Cimarron River. The Cimarron can be dry at times and in some areas while shallow but flowing in others. That how it was when I made this painting.
MARTHA MARKS ADDS: I was hanging around the same area while Bernie was making “Cimarron Crossing.” The water was swirling and shimmery, the reflections almost perfect. I believe he caught it at the perfect moment. It portrays a classic Sangre de Cristo scene and represents the southern Rockies at their finest.
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• acrylic on canvas, ready for hanging or framing
• 24″ x 18″
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