Rafi Stern - Latest items on this site September 2008 Sunrise in the Huleh Valley http://www.rafistern.com/detail.aspx?img=70
Sunrise in the Huleh Valley
2008
80x40 cm, acrylic on canvas
Early morning and the sun rises over the still misty Huleh Valley in northern Israel. ]]> Rafi Stern Sunrise in the Huleh Valley Early morning and the sun rises over the still misty Huleh Valley in northern Israel. July 2008 Olive grove near Jerusalem http://www.rafistern.com/detail.aspx?img=69
Olive grove near Jerusalem
2008
50x70 cm, acrylic on canvas
One of the many groves of olive trees in the Jerusalem hills. The season is summer,the air is hot and still and the trees offer cool shade as the hot sun beats down on the burnt yellow grass. ]]> Rafi Stern Olive grove near Jerusalem One of the many groves of olive trees in the Jerusalem hills. The season is summer,the air is hot and still and the trees offer cool shade as the hot sun beats down on the burnt yellow grass. May 2008 The upper reaches of the Jordan http://www.rafistern.com/detail.aspx?img=68
The upper reaches of the Jordan
2008
50x76 cm, acrylic on canvas
The upper Jordan River unlike its lower section, is a fast running river that runs through a deep ravine. In the summer the banks of the river are lined by green trees and foliage in the the midst of the yellow sun-parched landscape. ]]> Rafi Stern The upper reaches of the Jordan The upper Jordan River unlike its lower section, is a fast running river that runs through a deep ravine. In the summer the banks of the river are lined by green trees and foliage in the the midst of the yellow sun-parched landscape. May 2008 Yemin Moshe http://www.rafistern.com/detail.aspx?img=67
Yemin Moshe
2008
80x40 cm, acrylic on canvas
The painting shows the view to Yemin Moshe from just next to the Jaffa Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem. Yemin Moshe is a beautiful historic neighbourhood set adjacent to the old city. It was the first neighbourhood to be built outsid the city walls in 1891 and is named after Moshe (Moses) Montifiore (the name means “the right [hand] of Moshe”) - the Jewish British philanthropist who established it. The neighborhood has undergone repair and gentrification and is now one of the beautiful neighborhoods of the city. ]]> Rafi Stern Yemin Moshe The painting shows the view to Yemin Moshe from just next to the Jaffa Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem. Yemin Moshe is a beautiful historic neighbourhood set adjacent to the old city. It was the first neighbourhood to be built outsid the city walls in 1891 and is named after Moshe (Moses) Montifiore (the name means “the right [hand] of Moshe”) - the Jewish British philanthropist who established it. The neighborhood has undergone repair and gentrification and is now one of the beautiful neighborhoods of the city. March 2008 Spring view http://www.rafistern.com/detail.aspx?img=66
Spring view
2008
80x40 cm, acrylic on canvas
A springtime view from Nofei Aviv in Beit Shemesh looking west to Kibbutz Tzora and beyond down the Sorek valley. At this time of the year, green is the dominant color even in a dry year like this year. ]]> Rafi Stern Spring view A springtime view from Nofei Aviv in Beit Shemesh looking west to Kibbutz Tzora and beyond down the Sorek valley. At this time of the year, green is the dominant color even in a dry year like this year. March 2008 Towards evening in the Galilee http://www.rafistern.com/detail.aspx?img=65
Towards evening in the Galilee
2008
50x70 cm, acrylic on canvas
Late afternoon shadows in Nahal Kziv in the Western Galilee. ]]> Rafi Stern Towards evening in the Galilee Late afternoon shadows in Nahal Kziv in the Western Galilee. February 2008 Migdal David nighttime 3 http://www.rafistern.com/detail.aspx?img=64
Migdal David nighttime 3
2008
40x60 cm, acrylic on canvas
Another Jerusalem nighttime picture. We see the tower of Migdal David in close-up with Huzot HaYotzer lit up in the darkness below. ]]> Rafi Stern Migdal David nighttime 3 Another Jerusalem nighttime picture. We see the tower of Migdal David in close-up with Huzot HaYotzer lit up in the darkness below. January 2008 Mt of Olives view http://www.rafistern.com/detail.aspx?img=63
Mt of Olives view
2008
20x30 cm, acrylic on canvas
View from the an alley in the Jerusalem Old City across to Har HaZeitim (Mount of Olives). Perched atop the hill we see the Augusta Victoria hospital and the houses of Arab East Jerusalem. ]]> Rafi Stern Mt of Olives view View from the an alley in the Jerusalem Old City across to Har HaZeitim (Mount of Olives). Perched atop the hill we see the Augusta Victoria hospital and the houses of Arab East Jerusalem. January 2008 Migdal David under snow http://www.rafistern.com/detail.aspx?img=62
Migdal David under snow
2008
40x60 cm, acrylic on canvas
At the end of January 2008 there was a heavy snowfall in Jerusalem. This picture shows the Citidel and Migdal David (the Tower of David) under snow and beneath a heavy grey sky that bode more snowfall. An unusual view of this popular landmark. ]]> Rafi Stern Migdal David under snow At the end of January 2008 there was a heavy snowfall in Jerusalem. This picture shows the Citidel and Migdal David (the Tower of David) under snow and beneath a heavy grey sky that bode more snowfall. An unusual view of this popular landmark. January 2008 Autumn skyscape http://www.rafistern.com/detail.aspx?img=60
Autumn skyscape
2008
40x60 cm, acrylic on canvas
This is first in a series I am doing of skscapes. The picture shows chaotic autumn clouds that make an almost abstract composition of white on the bright blue sky. ]]> Rafi Stern Autumn skyscape This is first in a series I am doing of skscapes. The picture shows chaotic autumn clouds that make an almost abstract composition of white on the bright blue sky.