Valerie Greeley grew up in Bury, Lancashire and studied art at Manchester Polytechnic, now know as Manchester Metropolitan University where she gained a First Class BA Honours degree in textile design. She has lived and worked for most of her working life in the Staffordshire/Cheshire borders, an area of natural beauty and industrial heritage.

She is internationally know as a decorative artist whose intricate and very detailed style of illustration has become a defining feature. Her artwork has been featured on many products, including ceramics, printed textiles, stationery and children’s books.

Her inspiration comes from nature and in particular the flora and fauna found in the hedgerows and woodlands that surround her home.

Her design work has also been exhibited widely at various venues including the following trade fairs – Texprint at the Design Centre and The Courtauld Institute, London and Surtex, New York.

Her original water colour illustrations are in private collections throughout the word and have been exhibited at the Chris Beetles Gallery London, “Illustrators” 1992 and 1995. Also Books Illustrated Ltd “The Art of Christmas” 2008 at The Air Gallery London.

Original artwork can now be purchased from Books Illustrated Ltd an art dealer specializing in original book illustration.

Valerie is represented by the Advocate Art Agency for greeting cards and licensing.

You can commission Valerie direct by emailing valerie@valeriegreeley.com

Click here to view her partial client list.

NEWS: Valerie has collaborated with her husband Tony and son James to produce an interactive children's book app called "The Bird With The Rainbow Tail" for the iPod, iPad and iPhone, click here to purchase it from the iTunes Store