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Photo by TJ Turner
Besties
Valerie and her dog, Teddy in studio. Photographed by TJ Turner
Hands at work/play.
Studio session photographed by Karina Herrera
Studio days.
Photographed by Chad Moon.
"Mine" in its new home
Custom Vive Collage featuring hidden messages
Minneapolis mural project.
Completed by Valerie and a group of kids from the Boys & Girls Club of America.
Studio views.
Hand-painted Balenciaga handbag.
Commisisoned floral design on a Balenciaga handbag.
Paint it black.
Studio work session photographed by Tj Turner.
Val's custom chucks.
Photographed by TJ Turner
Watercolor day.
Studio session photographed by Karina Herrera
America.
Photographed by Chad Moon
Stacks of art.
Original acrylic paintings on canvas in the corner of Valerie's studio.
Sunshine and wine.
Photographed at home by Karina Herrera
Custom Vive Collage
Fresh from the studio! A custom commissioned painting that tells the story of a couple and their family in a mixed media collage piece. Hidden words, elements and messages throughout. See more of this piece at link:
Val and Nik
Valerie and her fiance, Nik, in their home-studio. Photographed by Alina Kay
Studio work session.
Photographed by Alina Kay
"Love is All You need"
"Love is All You Need"
A larger-than-life commissioned painting for Hennepin Healthcare Center in Minneapolis.
A larger-than-life commissioned painting for Hennepin Healthcare Center in Minneapolis.
"Love is All You Need" painting
"Love is All You Need"
A larger-than-life commissioned painting for Hennepin Healthcare Center in Minneapolis.
A larger-than-life commissioned painting for Hennepin Healthcare Center in Minneapolis.
Fresh from the studio!
"Gypsy"
Acrylic on canvas. This piece is for sale at link below.
Acrylic on canvas. This piece is for sale at link below.
Sketching out plans.
Photographed by Nik Larsen
Studio time with Teddy
Photographed by Nik Larsen
Collaborating with The Stable
Creating illustrations and branding assets for The Stable, a Minneapolis marketing agency. Photographed by TJ Turner
Handbook and custom illustrations for The Stable.
Digital Illustrations done in Adobe Illustrator. Other branding materials created by hand. Handbook designed by Valerie.
Studio work session.
Photographed by TJ Turner
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