Valerie is inspired by the familiar places around her home. Although her scenes are often typically Welsh, she favours capturing a particular mood rather than a specific location. Unspoilt, solitary, landscapes and fragments are painted in a confident style. She is fascinated by the end of the day, the last light, when the sun, if she is lucky, shows its face and for a short time turns all surfaces into a magical, contemplative and restful world.

'skilful drawing...glowing colour...quality of silk'

'Fantastic, very relaxing, but hidden depths'

'Beautiful, ethereal work'

'Am so impressed by your eye for the beautiful and your depiction of it'

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