358 Denise Poncher: Following Paths Leading to Creative Expression

Denise Poncher’s impressive journey through the arts world has tapped her talents in creative writing, documentary photography, custom art framing, hand-colored photos, collage, and fiber arts. Currently Denise, age 73, is involved in Legacy writing; she describes the process of “sorting through memories and emotions like doing a piece of art.” Some of Denise’s memories are of difficult losses and caregiving. Denise was 7 when her mother died and 19 when her father died. When her daughter, Saschah, died at age 32, Denise became very involved in her granddaughter’s life. Denise married and divorced twice. She took early retirement at age 65 to care for her great-grandson. And she has proud memories: completing her BA at age 39 and MBA at age 42 while parenting three children; having her first solo art exhibit at age 31; protecting the public as an inspector for the Dept. of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol-Tobacco-Firearms Explosives; teaching horsemanship at an Equestrian farm. Denise continues to create art, exploring new mediums. and has started a fiber arts group in her local community.

"As an artist and writer, the more I tap deeply into my personal experience, the more universal my message." - Denise Poncher