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.
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 Folksy. Here she sells her original prints and numerous hand made creations. Her extensive licensing portfolio and archive are represented by Yellow House Art Licensing.
