Valerie Lamb-Steece

I am a painter, I paint in oil or acrylic on canvas often using my sketches or photos I have taken putting them together in a way I think tells the story I want to tell. I also enjoy Plein Air ( painting outside) setting up my easel around nearby sites or while I am traveling. I am lucky enough to have a sunny studio to set up multiple easels in my home, so the commute is short!
Q- What subjects do you paint?
A- I really enjoy natural elements, plants, trees and landscapes all make appearances in my work. Some of my artwork is very straightforward, a painting of a beach access or tropical plants for example. Lately I’ve been painting figures and animals in my work. To me Animals represent the natural world’s knowledge while people represent human knowledge. Often we as humans think we know and understand all that is happening, but there are many subtle energies that only animals understand. So these are stories about this relationship.
grew up in the midwest county-side with parents who created a life they loved full of gardens and homemade bread. I had my eyes in the clouds, climbing trees and drawing were my favorite hobbies. I had many wonderful teachers along the way who inspired me. I even became an art teacher myself while...

I attended and graduated Columbus College of Art and Design, graduating with a BFA in painting and printmaking.
Since that time I have taken many workshops, collaborated with designers and other artists, the list will go on until I can't. I love learning and stretching what I can do and create.

2023 October- Clay County, FL Group show
2023 June- Art in the Park Juried award winners, show , Adele Gage, Atlantic Beach, FL
2023 Solo show Adele Gage, Atlantic Beach, FL
2023 Flaunting the First Coast, Group show,Jacksonville, FL
2022 “Green show” Jen Tough Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
2023 & 2022, Art in the Park, Johansen Park , Atlantic Beach FL
2023,2021,2020 Community Mural at Wellfest, Atlantic Beach FL
2019 “Surf Show” Revolt Gallery, Atlantic Beach, FL
2017 & 2018, Columbus Arts Festival, Big Art tent, Columbus OH
2017 “Open to It show” Open Doors & C.A.W., Columbus OH
2017 & 2018 400 Cats and Dogs fundraiser, Columbus, OH
2017 “Air and Clouds” solo show, 400 West Rich, Columbus OH
2016 Landmark Show, - Creative Arts of Women, Columbus Oh
2016 & 2017 collectors show, RAW Gallery, Columbus OH