Born and raised in central Kentucky, Valerie Timmons took an academic journey spanning geology at Western Kentucky University and a JD at the Brandeis School of Law (University of Louisville). Amidst her diverse pursuits, including music and theater, her heart resonated with the visual arts when she unwrapped a Polaroid Swinger on her 11th birthday—an enduring love affair with photography was born.

Today, Valerie's lens captures the lively critters in her Kentucky haven just north of Louisville. Together with her husband and three rescue dogs, she shares a canvas where nature takes center stage.

Not content with one artistic medium, Valerie embraced painting through group lessons in 1995, paving her unique path. She also pursued courses in painting, photography, digital art, art history, and arts administration at the university level.

In 2021, Valerie's painting prowess was recognized when she earned a place in the prestigious Kentucky Crafted Program.