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Chris Costan's avatar

This is a fab essay on the importance and “beauty” of Valerie’s work. Thank you much for presenting her here.

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Susanne K Arnold's avatar

Her sense of form and composition are exquisite combined with her excellent drawing and painting abilities.

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Renate Hume's avatar

Thank you for introducing me to Valerie's art. Amazing subjects.

And, Ann, belated Happy Birthday!🌸🦋💚

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Ann Landi's avatar

How did you know it was my birthday? I try to keep that top secret....

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Arlene Rush's avatar

love the work and the Rust!!!

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Kathleen Migliore Newton's avatar

The subjects and composition have a lot of variety. They are beautiful and very dramatic portrayal of overlooked structures.

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Barbara Rachko's avatar

Bravo and thank you, Ann! How wonderful to read such an inspiring story about Valeri, who has obviously worked very hard and is finally getting her due.

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Patti Day's avatar

Valerie's paintings gave me a very informative feel of her place and landscape with a sense of poetic expression. She is a very accomplished painter.

A Belated Happy Birthday 🎈🎂🍾

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Ann Landi's avatar

Thanks for the belated greetings!

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SUSAN PASQUARELLI's avatar

There is a rich tradition of realist painters. It was going on even during the heyday of abstract art. This work looks young. Everyone has a story, a subject. What do you do with it to make it

truly beautiful or poetic? Or original? I can think of many standout, under recognized painters in this genre who fit this bill with far more rigor. That said, keep working Valerie!

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Kathleen Migliore Newton's avatar

Finding the poetry…is a perfect title.

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Martha Russo's avatar

Her work is fabulous. Thanks for sharing and keep making great. Interesting gorgeous work, Valerie.

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Patte Ormsby's avatar

Thank you for this. Her work is compelling and beautiful. I am now a new fan.

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valeri larko's avatar

Thanks so much, Ann, I appreciate your continued support of artists and for my paintings! Your writing is stellar and funny. You Rock!

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