Painting became a passion nearly 30 years ago and since then it has not diminished, in fact it increases as time goes on.
I began exhibiting within my first year of painting and have exhibited in galleries, exhibitions and privately, selling both locally and abroad. I post almost daily on facebook, and instagram and love the interaction with people from all over the world.
Nature is evident in my work, such as ever changing seascapes, landscapes, sunsets and skies but I am also drawn to abstraction as I feel it allows complete freedom of expression. I work in oil and acrylic mainly but enjoy using pastels and mixed media too. Variety is the spice of life,
so the saying goes, and I feel this applies to my work.
I try not to be rigid in my approach to my painting, preferring to let the subject dictate the medium, the style and ultimately the outcome but also how I feel at a particular time. Each new painting brings something new and I allow it to develop at its own pace. Occasionally a piece will almost paint itself, other times I will put work aside for a week or two, or even longer then return to it with fresh eyes.
My work continues to develop and change and I look forward to each working day.
Art is definitely something that I live and breathe, and I could not imagine life without it....it is who I am.
Original work may only be purchased from me direct, so if interested in a particular painting please contact me via email - valerietraversartist@gmail.com or through facebook - www.facebook.com/ValerieTraversArtist
Thank you!
Valerie Travers joined Pixels.com Licensing on December 12th, 2013.