"Val’s sketches offer the collector a rare find. They deliver an unmistakable charge in this rare genre: simple and powerful. These sketches do not hide behind busy detailing that would dilute the impact.

This inspired part of Val’s collection differs from her larger body of work (which does include great detail), because visual tension of bodies together is brought about by perfect curves and suggestion of weight and contact. There is an elegant economy of mark-making that burns with intimacy. The images are classical and alive. Val infuses the work with a heart-felt vision that delivers tension!

In an age of visual noise, these sketches refresh the viewer’s impulse to simple and direct experience. My bedroom is adorned with unapologetic erotica that is suited for just about anyone but the most repressed and prudish among us! I am pleased to know and support this talented artist!"