ABOUT




Valerie Greeley studied art at Manchester School of Art, 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. Her inspiration comes from nature and in particular the flora and fauna found in the hedgerows and woodlands that surround her home.

She is internationally known 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 client list include; 

Book Publishers

Blackie and Son Ltd                             

Penguin

Harper Collins

World International

Kingfisher

Happy Cat Books

Intervisual

Long Barn Books


Greeting Card Publishers

The Medici Society 

Camden Graphics

The Robertson Collection

Hallmark

W H Smith

American Greetings

Marcel Schurman Fine Papers

World Wide Fund for Nature.

Masala USA

Mistletoe House

Canes Down Press


Ceramic Companies

Royal Doulton

Royal Worcester

Hudson and Middleton

Sutherland China

John Tams


 Other Companies

Wentworth -Puzzles

Elite -Gift Boxes

Makower UK printed fabrics

Clover Leaf -tableware

Amcal USA-Calendars

Judges UK -Calendars

Dimensions USA -needlepoint kits


She was also made artist in residence for Victoria Magazine USA


Her original watercolour illustrations are in private collections throughout the world 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. She continued to be represented by the Art of the Imagination gallery until recently.

From 2014 through to the present day she has exhibited her watercolour miniatures with R.M.S. (The Royal Society of Miniature Painters Sculptors and Gravers). These exhibitions have taken place at the Mall Gallery and Bankside Gallery.  She has also been a regular exhibitor with The Hilliard Society in their annual exhibition in Wells Town Hall.

Her miniature paintings have won numerous awards with both societies and she has been made a full member of both the R.M.S and the Hilliard Society. Her numerous R.M.S. awards include two Golden Bowl Honourable Mentions, best group award and The Elizabeth Meek award. She was awarded The Nicholas Hilliard award and The Presidents choice award with the Hilliard Society.

Valerie continues to work on a variety of projects, with special interests in textile design and surface pattern. Her signature silk scarves have been well received and can be found in her own online shop Acornmoon Etsy. Here she sells her original prints and numerous hand made creations. Her extensive licensing portfolio and archive are represented by Yellow House Art Licensing.