Whether painting or taking photographs, Valerie seeks to capture a moment of serenity in each piece she creates. Presently residing in Crestwood, a small town just north of Louisville, Kentucky, Valerie finds much inspiration for her photography in her own backyard. Her husband's green thumb provides a backdrop for many of her images of nature.While photography has always been a passion, Valerie's interest in the visual arts was further stimulated by a group painting class she took in 1995. Learning about painting reinvigorated her photography skills, and she has continued to pursue both...more