About
Valri Peyser has been immersed in the world of art throughout her life, with parents and relatives who are working artists. She is primarily self-taught with family instruction. Her formal instruction includes two years in private study (300 hours studio work) with Lynn Zachreson from 1998-2000. She has participated in Open Studios for 4 years and shows her work year-round in various businesses in Santa Cruz County. Her work is also on display in the Copper Country Gallery in Calumet Michigan.
Valri’s work focuses mainly on portraits of people that are both real and imaginary. She uses this figurative work to explore the universal feminine essence influenced by Pop Culture. Many of her works hint at self-portraiture and are drawn from personal life experiences.
Valri's preferred medium to work with is oil. She always paints in vivid colors and does use acrylics at times when developing color relationships. She also paints on glass and has an ongoing commission with Hallcrest Vineyards to develop artwork for their winery.
She lives in Santa Cruz with her husband and four boys. Her paintings express the sense of humor that is in harmony with how she likes to lead her life.
This site was designed by David.
Background
I grew up immersed in the world of art, with parents and relatives who are working artists. I was primarily self-taught with family instruction. My formal instruction includes two years of private study (300 hours studio work) with Lynn Zachreson from 1998-2000.
I have an ongoing commission with Hallcrest Vineyards to develop artwork for their winery. The commissioned work was featured in the Los Altos Town Crier and I have an ongoing show in the Hallcrest Tasting Room. I'm also an Open Studios artist with the Santa Cruz Cultural Council.
- Hallcrest Vineyard Tasting Room, ongoing art show
- Seabright Brewery, Santa Cruz January 2011
- Saint Philips Office Complex, Scotts Valley 2008-2010
- Michaels on Main, Soquel 2009
- Monet, Scotts Valley 2009
- Pacific Thai, Santa Cruz 2007-2008
- Coffee Cat, Scotts Valley November to January 2006
- Cafe Pergolisi, Santa Cruz August to September 200
- Ambrosia, Santa Cruz June 2005 to October 2005
- Michaels on Main, Soquel June 2005 to August 2005
- Togos Restaurant, Capitola April to June 2005
- Mr. Toots Coffee Shop, Capitola January to March 2005
- Show at Michael’s Restaurant, Soquel November 1 to January 1, 2004
- Saint Philips Open Garden and Art Tour May 2003
- Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour, Fall 2002, Fall 2003, Fall 2004
- Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Association, Vintners Open, June 2002 , June 2003
- Hearts For the Arts, Spring 2002, 2003, 2005
- Wine with Heart Benefit, Woodside, Spring 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
- Painter Dreams Exhibition with Lynn Zachreson, Louden Nelson Community Center, Fall 1999
Studio
My studio is my home away from home. There's always plenty of new things going on, so please browse some images to see what I'm up to lately.