Valerie is renowned for her dream-like paintings characterized by flowing, simplistic lines, a skillful play of light, and subtle gradations of color. These stylized elements come together to create the signature tranquil essence of Valerie's work. As a landscape painter, she takes pleasure in immersing herself in the great outdoors,

"As a landscape artist, I love hiking and immersing myself in nature before painting. My personal experiences of stillness, hope, and awe inspire the stories I want to convey in my art - moments I want to share and cherish long after they happen."