Hi! I’m Valerie Light.
I make art every day, sometimes even for money.
By day, I’m a scenic artist for Broadway shows, and I sometimes teach masterclasses on technique and management. By night, I’m a fledgeling author/illustrator working on book pitches and manuscripts, building community, and following my favorite artists around. I teach private art lessons online, and teen group lessons in person at NECS in Peekskill, NY.
I live, work, and hike in the beautiful mountains north of NYC, but I grew up in the Rust Belt east of Pittsburgh PA. In April 2023, I published my first book with Arcadia Children’s Books, Local Baby: Hudson Valley, drawing on my love of the river and trails near my newfound home.