Artists and photographers have been inspired by the gorgeous eastern grasslands and canyons for their work for many years.
Here is a sampling of images inspired by the people and landscape in the "Area of Interest".

Click here to see how the Pinon Canyon Expansion Opposition Coalition is fighting!
http://www.pinoncanyon.com

An historic photograph by Oliver Aultman, from Trinidad, 1800's

 

"Prayer" by Arthur Roy Mitchell-
 Trinidad's famous painter circa 1889-1977- courtesy of the A.R. Mitchell Museum
 

Sunrise from the Canyon Rim
Watercolor by local artist and plein air expert Frank LaLumia

Loudens- Kaylinn Gilstrap

 
Kaylinn Gilstrap's family ranch is near the small town of Branson.

She gathered local ranchers and families for a series of beautiful photographs, to help people understand that if these people are sacrificed to the army, the loss is irreplaceable.

 
Breaking The Ice- Kaylinn Gilstrap

 Doug Holdread is actively fighting the expansion from Trinidad. He is an artist and an educator,
and has helped increase awareness of the issue through visual presentations, artwork, and editorials. 

Self-Portrait- Brenda Daniher (she raises champion shire horses on a ranch 20 miles south of LaJunta, in the area of interest)	Wolf with Sky- Bronze- Brenda Daniher
Ena Sroat	Lois Petersen
Fran Dodd	Paula Little
Marilyn Leuszler	Shillinglaw
Willard Louden	John Fielder
Lani Vlaanderen	Mike Untiedt
Leon Loughridge	Jan Mapes
Clyde Steadman	Anne Whitfield

07/14/08

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This site was last updated 05/30/08
by Lori Holdread