
Valerie’s blog

SUMMER GARDEN
I’ve been enjoying the wonderful Spring weather that we’ve been having. It is such a beautiful time of year, and I love to see the fresh blossom and buds on trees, as well as the vast swath of common bluebells that adorn our gardens and parks. With this in mind, I thought it would be an opportune time to share my recent watercolour piece “Summer Garden”.

My New Watercolour And Acrylic Painting, “BLOOM”
Hi Friends,
It has been a while since I last posted! I hope you’re well and having a blessed weekend.
Things have been a bit busy for me lately, and I have also been recovering from a strange fluey bug, but I’m happy to say that I’ve had time to work on a new portrait painting.

From Near-Death-Experience To Prophetic Artist
As March 2025 approaches, I find myself reflecting on an experience that forever changed my life. It’s been 25 years since my near-death-experience – a time that began with a normal day, and ended with an encounter beyond anything I could ever have imagined.

INTRODUCING MY NEW WOVEN BASKETS
Hello Friends,
In my previous blog I mentioned that I would be revisiting my love of weaving again. Well, I’m so excited to be sharing my new creation with you! I’ve picked up where I left off a few years ago, and was inspired to create a basket and lid from upcycled newspapers.

HAPPY & BLESSED 2025!
Hi Friends!
I hope you are all keeping well and warm during this exceptionally frosty weather we have been having! I’ve certainly been getting good use of my snuggly hoody - perfect for those times when I’m at home relaxing, and just want to be cosy and snuggle up with a hot chocolate!

The story behind my painting, “NEW SEASONS”
Hi Friends!
I hope you are all well and that you have had a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones.

THE STORY BEHIND “forgiven & loved, the woman with the alabaster jar”
Hi Friends,
I thought for my next blog I’d share the story behind one of my favourite iconic pieces, “FORGIVEN & LOVED, THE WOMAN WITH THE ALABASTER JAR”.

Capturing the Seasons: The Story behind “bushbury leaves”
Hi Friends,
This morning, as I was reminded that we need to clear the leaves from the driveway, I noticed one of my favourite trees on Bushbury Hill had almost completely lost its leaves, and I thought it would be a good time to write another blog.

“Thank you!”
I’d like to express my thanks to some very special people who have been crucial in supporting me over the past year: My wonderful husband, Brian, our children, my amazing parents, and to all my dear friends who have continued to encourage me to pursue my dream. You have all been a blessing to me!

Re-kindling My Love of Painting
Hello Friends,
I’m so excited to be embarking on this art journey, and invite you all to become a part of it, as I share my thoughts with you on this blog.

Painting With my Father, Summer 2024
As I embark on the exciting event of starting my new Website, I reminisce my journey from the beginning of the year creating art. What better way to start my Blog Page than to include this special picture of me painting with my father this Summer.