Valarie Wade is an artist and illustrator living in Oklahoma. Most of her paintings are created with acrylics on canvas or more recently cradled masonite panels. She enjoys painting fairies, fantasy, fun, and upbeat themes. She is inspired by anime and manga, cartoons of the early 80s, childrens books, etc.

Valarie  holds a BFA degree in Psychology from The University of Oklahoma and is currently working on a degree in graphic arts and design. Her work has been used on a variety of licensed products in the past from cross stitch patterns to rubber stamps.

Artist Statement:

I love to create fun loving heart felt happy little pieces of art. Most are purely for the joy of creating ideas that pop into my mind at the time of their creations. I was asked when showing in the Enid Art Association Gallery what the purpose or meaning behind my artwork was and I truely had nothing to tell the individual. I have these images come to mind while listening to music or just before falling asleep but have no true purpose other than they are cute and fun to create. I do have the hopes that the view finds some sort of happiness or feelings of joy when viewing them. And truely what would the world be like without happy little art that can bring a smile to your face. I love cartoons and I hope that my love of all things fun will strike a cord with those that need them.

•Fairview Show of the Arts (2010)

•Fairview Show of the Arts (2008)

•Enid Art Association Gallery (Oakwood Mall) 2006-2008

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