Entries by Michelle Poolet

Joni Emily, In Plein Sight® 2018

Strolling Among Giants by Joni Emily Joni Emily, Roxborough CO It is the transient effects of a scene, the subject’s intent, or the scene’s deeper content that are the inspirations of Joni’s contemporary oil paintings. Joni paints from life, using living models for portraits and figures and natural light for plein air artworks. An artist […]

Jessica Wicken, In Plein Sight® 2018

Aspen Morning by Jessica Wicken Jessica Wicken, Aurora CO Although she received a Bachelors in Fine Art years before at the University of Utah, Jessica’s full pursuit of painting began when she moved to Colorado in 1996 and was inspired by the surrounding beauty. Her work has been widely collected and is most noted for […]

Debbie Kerr, In Plein Sight® 2018

Debbie Kerr, Evergreen CO Debbie has an obsession for art and living in Colorado has led to a passion for painting landscapes and animals. She has always enjoyed exploring her surroundings for interesting subjects to paint, and the Colorado Rockies with their sweeping vistas, abundant wildlife, and ranches provide a wealth of inspiration. For more […]

Dawn Buckingham, In Plein Sight® 2018

Late Fall Shadows by Dawn Buckingham Dawn Buckingham, Niwot CO Dawn Buckingham is a Colorado artist with a passion for capturing the landscape in all seasons. She began to pursue pastel painting after retirement from education and now exhibits her work in both local and juried national shows and plein air competitions. As a career […]

Betsy Johnson Welty, In Plein Sight® 2018

Hildebrand Ranch Park by Betsy Johnson Welty Betsy Johnson Welty, Denver CO Betsy Johnson Welty attended Occidental College, majoring in fine art, with a focus in painting. She was a political cartoonist and graphic artist for the campus newspaper, and art director for campus publications after graduation. She returned to Denver to work in advertising […]