Living and painting in Melbourne my paintings offer tranquillity in a busy world.
Influenced by the English countryside in early childhood, the move to Australia with her family invoked a love of contrast.
Visual communication has been key throughout her career, Valerie's current work explores the subtleties of emotional communication through art.
Having lived in many houses over the years, the most recent move from rural character mud brick to suburban townhouse, highlighted that no matter the shell, you can change your environment, create a home and banish boring.
Every work is created with the intention to bring joy and a moment of calm even in a passing rushed glance.