Valerie Choo
Valerie Choo is a Canadian Chinese Landscape Painter and Emerging Artist who recently graduated with a BFA from York University. Growing up in a Christian household, she draws inspiration from her faith and her exploration of different places where animals and nature can be found. In her free time, she likes to binge on Netflix, read, and go on new adventures (both fictional and in real life).
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Greatly influenced by her religious upbringing and fascination for landscapes and animals, her work primarily depicts realist-impressionist landscapes, occasionally featuring animals and figures inspired by her adventures her faith-based awe of Creation. Valerie believes that there is much to be seen in this world and painting scenes inspired by such beauty brings her great joy and peace. She hopes to show and evoke those feelings of joy and wonder within her work while also personally reflecting on the mastery of God’s craftsmanship.
Valerie Choo is a Canadian Chinese Landscape Painter and Emerging Artist who recently graduated with a BFA from York University. Growing up in a Christian household, she draws inspiration from her faith and her exploration of different places where animals and nature can be found. In her free time, she likes to binge on Netflix, read, and go on new adventures (both fictional and in real life).
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Greatly influenced by her religious upbringing and fascination for landscapes and animals, her work primarily depicts realist-impressionist landscapes, occasionally featuring animals and figures inspired by her adventures her faith-based awe of Creation. Valerie believes that there is much to be seen in this world and painting scenes inspired by such beauty brings her great joy and peace. She hopes to show and evoke those feelings of joy and wonder within her work while also personally reflecting on the mastery of God’s craftsmanship.
$320.00
Acrylic on Canvas
23.60x17.70"
While everyone was taking pictures of the Bow River Falls, I noticed the view from across the waterfall. It fascinated me, I wondered where the river was going.
$250.00
Acrylic on Canvas
16x20"
During the pandemic, I found myself remembering my hike through the Upper Johnston Canyon. What would it be like if we could get up close to these tall waterfalls?
$250.00
Acrylic on Canvas
16x20"
Inspired a road trip from Calgary to Banff, I wondered what it would be like to just stop on the side of the road to sit on the plains and gaze at the wide expansive skies distant mountains.
$135.00
Acrylic on Canvas
14x11"
Figure upon reaching the summit of Sulphur Mountain amazed by the view.
$215.00
Acrylic and oil on canvas.
12x12"
Based on a trip to Lake Louise, Banff, Alberta, I wanted to create something like a picture-esque visage which will allow the viewer to imagine themselves in the painting. With the mountains some distance away, I hope that the viewer will be able to see how great these mountains are compared to the figure in the foreground.