Valerie Stuart

Overview

Painter of abstract tonal color fields with a focus on layering to create texture, markings to evoke communication, and glazes depth to construct a sense of place.

Education

UCLA, Fine Arts, 1964-66 & 1980-82.
California State University of Monterey Bay, Fine Arts, 1975-76.

Artistic Development

David DeVillier, Sun Valley, Idaho, 2005
• Studied abstract painting techniques and advanced color theory applications under David DeVillier.
Ellen Koment Studio, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2003
• Studied encaustic painting techniques under Ellen Koment.
Designed Finishes, LLC., Boise, Idaho, 2002
• Attended multiple workshops on Les Trois Mation (natural pigment & plaster application), Italian finishes, and studied the process of combining natural limestone’s, plaster and marble dust to create Italian frescoes.
Michelle Laurence Studio, San Francisco, 1997
• Studied the process of fresco painting, including the application of wet plasters to create buon frescos.
Harry Levinson Studio, London, 1986
• Studied advanced landscape and still life composition for mural design.
Flemish Art School, Los Angeles, 1960-63
• Studied the practice of Flemish oil painting, composition, color theory and glazing.

Exhibitions

Art Forte, Seattle, WA
Solo Exhibition, Peaceful Space, 2006.

Muse Gallery, Jackson, WY
Group Exhibition,Observation/30+Works, 2006.

Art Forte, Seattle, WA
Group Exhibition, The New Look &Fresh Perspective, 2006.

Allyn Gallup, Sarasota, FL
Group Exhibition, Impulse/Abstraction, 2006.

Stewart Gallery, Boise, ID
Group Exhibition, 2006.

Muse Gallery, Jackson, WY
Group Exhibition, A feminine Approach 2006.

Stewart Gallery, Boise, ID
Group Exhibition, Fine Things, 2005.

Stewart Gallery, Boise, ID
Solo Exhibition, September Seven, 2005.

Private Collections

Les Bois Partners Corp. Boise, ID 2006

Hillary McKensie. Los Angeles, CA 2006

Al Saud Family. Saudi Arabi 2006