Watercolor is a medium that Valerie has used to make quick studies in plein air while researching locations, or later in the studio. Some are in preparation for larger works and some are entities unto themselves. "Corn Shadow", Watercolor on Paper, 16 x 20, 2008 Yetteroy, Watercolor on paper, 18 x 24, 2001 Alta Midnight Sun, Watercolor on paper, 18 x 24, 2001 Desert Shadow, Watercolor, 16 x 20, 2008 Moab, Watercolor on Paper, 14 x 18, 2020 Sky Shadow, Watercolor, 16 x 20, 2008 Moab, Watercolor on Paper, 14 x 18, 2020 Campus Shadow, Watercolor, 16 x 20, 2008 Moab, Watercolor on Paper, 14 x 18, 2020 Grass Shadow, Watercolor, 16 x 20, 2008 Alta Barn, Watercolor, 16 x 20 2001 City Shadow, Watercolor, 16 x 20, 2008 Colorado National Monument, Watercolor on paper, 2018