The Arts
It’s one thing to have a deep passion for mountain life, it is another thing to be able to express that. But that’s what artists do. They offer another paradime that emits feelings about their Rocky Mountain lives. Follow and enjoy the works of authors, visual artists and musicians for an emotional journey through the Rocky Mountains.
Bumming Colorado’s Ski Country
A Documentary Film Follow Kent Gunnufson as he works his way through Colorado’s Ski Country while meeting super-talented people along the way… and documenting his life as he went. This journey offers insight to a legendary lifestyle sought by our nation’s most educated workforce giving up professional careers for menial work that would support their
Songwriting Creatives
contributing to the soundtrack of Bumming Colorado’s Ski Country For me, photography is about emotion and I want my viewers to feel my images. Using just the right music helps in acheiving that. Mountain artists have a common passion for our lifestyle and environment. This film builds from this principal. In character of the mountain
Pat Barber – Singer/Songwriter
When I met Pat Barber, he was a very creative musician and living in a tent near mine at the Telluride camp ground. He was homeless but still put together a record deal that the town backed and he produced. He is in my film Bumming Colorado’s Ski Country.
Lissa Hanner-Singer/Songwriter
Lissa is from the town of Guffey, a very small town known for having a dog as its mayor. She has spent much of her life living on her ranch in western Colorado but committed to pursuing her musical art. I’ve integrated many of my favorite images with her music.
Anthony Powell-Antarctic Photographer
This is the short version of Anthony Powell talking about the difficulties in dealing with subzero conditions in making his film Antarctic–A Year on Ice. The film was shot with a DSLR and took over 10 years in the making. Great insight to living at the south Pole and what life there is like. The
Jim Salestrom – Song Writer
This video is a shortened version of the Jim Salestrom Story that premiered at the Breckenridge International Film Festival. It’s about a former member of the Dolly Parton Band that moved to Breckenridge, Colorado and fulfilled his life’s dream of living in the high Colorado Rockies.
Otto Westerman
Otto Westerman photographed the gold camps and railroads near Breckenridge, Colorado during the 1800’s. Maureen Nichol’s profiles Westerman and his life. Produced and copyrighted by Kent Gunnufson. PhotoTalk tv.
Cowboy Poetry
https://vimeo.com/103880462 I covered the Cowboy Poetry Gathering at the Arvada Center for local CBS affiliate in the 1996. I’m not a western music lover, but I sure enjoy seeing these story tellers and musicians in person. Love the talent and local culture.
M Haynes Scott – Artist
https://vimeo.com/435567876 One of the most talented painters I know runs a ranch in South Park, Colorado. Learn a little about M H Scott with this short video.
