
Welcome
Introducing my beautiful messy life
Not to let the trajectory of my life be too easy!

Not to let the trajectory of my life be too easy!
Valerie paints from instinct—untrained, untamed, and guided by the quiet authority of imagination. Her earliest memories trace back to Long Island Sundays, where family gathered with brushes in hand and art moved through the room like music. A collection of musicians, performing and visual artists with unique voices announcing their creative urges. After a lifetime of varied paths and seventy‑six revolutions around the sun, she has returned to that first spark with renewed clarity.
When the world fell still during the COVID lockdown, an old longing rose again. In the hush of reflection—joys, scars, work, wanderings—she found that color was still the truest language she knew. She began painting not just to soothe herself, but to open space for others to breathe, feel, and reconnect with their own inner light.
Her work carries a belief in art’s power to shift the human heart. Rooted in her African American heritage and shaped by a life of resilience and curiosity, Valerie creates pieces that invite emotion and spark conversation. Through bold color and intentional form, she reaches toward harmony, empathy, and a deeper sense of shared humanity.
My improvisational style of art is multi-layered, dense, and an adventure into textures and shapes. Depth radiates through my technique evoking curiosity, wonder, and contemplation. The application of varied materials and the use of any tool my hands reach to embrace resemble the twists and turns of my eclectic professional careers and places I have lived and travelled.
Meet my Totem Animal Frog. Her name is Cynthia.........
Introducing my beautiful messy life; my idea and belief not to let the trajectory of my life be too easy!

Studying the connection between crystals, gems, stones, sacred geometry, and the feminine principle there is a profound and eternal truth, one that can be expressed and celebrated through the boundless creativity of symbolism and non- representational abstract art.



Explore a stunning collection of acrylic paintings that showcase Art by Valerie Washington's unique style and use of color. From abstract to realism, each piece tells a story that will captivate your imagination.
The Power of Crystals Series

Experience the beauty and depth of Art by Valerie Washington's acrylic painting, which capture the essence of crystals and gemstones. Each piece is a powerful expression of the artist's vision.
Amber is associated with protection and renewal. Amber’s power stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
Rose Quartz is long known as the crystal of unconditional love. Heals emotions and transforms relationships.
Sapphire reminds you that the soul is pure and innocent with perfect intention and moral integrity. It brings you peace of mind and serenity. It is considered to be a crystal of endurance and wisdom.

"When you get to the end of all that you know, you must remember one of two things; you will find earth upon which to stand, or you will be given wings.".
~ unknown
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