A master carver, Valerie is superbly skilled in a variety of styles for a multitude of applications. Her expertise includes Doors, Fireplace Surrounds and Mantles, Cartouches, Crowning Ornaments, Back Bars, Alter Backs, Portraits, Naval Medallions, Family Crests, Human and Animal figures and fine Treasure Chests. Each piece reflects a command for inspired design and exceptional craftsmanship. Valerie works closely with her clients to arrive at design solutions that are visually captivating and elegantly functional. Satisfying the most discerning eyes.
Education:
MA Fine Art/Sculpture San Jose State University, CA., 1992.
BA Art/Sculpture, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA., 1984.
Woodcarving Apprentice, Alex Zeller Art Studio, San Juan Bautista, CA., 1966-1968.
Exhibitions and Competitions:
San Jose, Oakland, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Monterey and San Juan Bautista, CA.
Business Experience:
Sole Proprietor, Eclipse Art since 1989.
Cement Tile Designer, Mark Concrete, Moss Landing, CA 2005 - 2006.
Partner Galeria Tonantzin, women's Art gallery, San Juan Bautista, Ca 1992 -1995.
Sculpter/Medallics Specialist, international Foundry Tooling, El Paso, TX., 1992.
Sole proprietor, V. Egland Woodcarving, Watsonville, CA 1978 - 1983.
Volunteer Experience:
Native Daughters of the Golden West, Parlor No. 179, Art fundraising and Adobe restoration since 1998.
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, 1988 - 1992.
Teaching:
Woodcarving Instructor, Department of Education, Adult Ed., Hawaii, 1973 - 1977
