Gayle Gerson shows Cynthia Grover some art as she teaches an experimental mixed media class at the Art Center in Grand Junction.

Mixed media artist Gayle Gerson in her studio near the Colorado National Monument with a piece she is changing,

Axel Urie performs onstage.

Calvin Hofer conducts the Mesa State College wind symphony class in the rehearsal room of the Moss Performing Arts Center. Hofer is the head of Mesa State’s music department.

One of many expressive faces of Calvin Hofer.

Tanette Mucino also works is a bartender at Old Chicago where she can show off her colorful tattoos.

Tanette Mucino has taken up photography to feed her artistic side.

Paolo Bacigalupi is the author of “The Windup Girl” and “Pump Six And Other Stories.”

Paolo Bacigalupi of Paonia is the author of “The Windup Girl” and “Pump Six And Other Stories.” He has received a lot more attention recently for “The Windup Girl.” and it’s science fiction.  Bacigalupi writes standing up for the most part.

Barbara Bowman outside the Grand Junction Visitor’s Center.

Barbara Bowman inside the Grand Junction Visitor’s Center.

Suzanne Cucchetti relaxes on the couch in the living room of her Palisade home with her two dogs, Oliver, left, and Lady.

Teacher Suzanne Cucchetti describes how to say a phrase in German to her German 1 class at Grand Junction High School.

Bryan Miick owns The Bike Shop at 10th and North. He loves working on all bicycles.

Bryan Miick owns The Bike Shop at 10th and North. He’s also known for his handlebar mustache which the company now uses in its advertising.

Steve Soychak loves to play hockey at the Glacier Ice Arena.

Steve Soychak loves to play hockey and his company Williams Cos’ has donated a lot of $$$ to the Glacier Ice Arena

Doug Lichty is known as “The Duke of Main Street.” A resident of Ratekin Towers Apartments, Lichty makes the rounds of downtown businesses almost every day visiting with the store owners and running errands for them.

Doug Lichty visits with Paula Hawkins, owner of Gelato Junction, as he makes his rounds of Main Street businesses.

Sue Settje is also in charge of buying the merchandise gifts available at Hospice.

Sue Settje is the volunteer garden coodinator at Hospice

Brigitte Sundermann a horsewoman and director of WCCC, has some fun with ‘Digger,’ one her horses at her ranch near Fruita

Brigitte Sundermann a horsewoman and director of WCCC, prepares to put new shoes on ‘Digger,’ one her horses at her ranch near Fruita with some help.