Art Gallery

I grew up in Eureka Springs, and this little corner of the Ozarks will always hold a special place in my heart.

The winding streets, old buildings, and familiar places are filled with memories. The birds and animals I paint are creatures I’ve encountered along the way, each leaving its own little impression on me.

My paintings are inspired by the places I’ve known, the beauty I’ve witnessed, and the everyday moments that make this place home.

Through my art, I hope to share a little of the world I love, as seen through my eyes.

Art Inspired by a Place Called Home

  • My Sanity is a Yellow Bird

    A bright yellow bird rests quietly on a branch against a soft, muted background. My Sanity Is a Yellow Bird is a gentle reminder that peace, resilience, and joy can be found in life’s simplest moments.

    Sometimes, all it takes is a little bird to remind us to pause and breathe.

    Original oil painting by Valerie Peterson

  • Room to Grow

    n the heart of downtown Eureka Springs, a tree grows right through the sidewalk, with the pavement carefully built around it. Room to Grow celebrates the character of this beloved town, where nature and history find a way to live side by side.

    Original acrylic painting by Valerie Peterson.

  • Always

    A brilliant red cardinal rests among delicate branches, bringing a moment of color, beauty, and quiet reflection. Always celebrates the special connection we feel with nature and the memories we hold close.

    Original oil painting by Valerie Peterson.

  • Lemonade Springs

    A hummingbird pauses among delicate blossoms and summer greenery, capturing one of nature’s fleeting moments of beauty and stillness.

    Original oil painting by Valerie Peterson.

  • Consider the Wildflowers

    Inspired by the peaceful landscapes of Mt. Gilboa and Luke 12:27, Consider the Wildflowers captures violet and golden blooms stretching toward a quiet horizon beneath a luminous sky.

    A gentle reminder to pause, trust in God’s provision, and appreciate the beauty of His creation.

    Original Acrylic painting by Valerie Peterson

Growing up Eureka

Growing up in Eureka Springs, I never imagined how deeply its winding streets, historic buildings, and familiar landmarks would become part of my artwork.

Every corner holds a memory, and every painting is a chance to revisit a place that has been part of my life.

These are more than paintings of a town. They’re pieces of home.

  • 1886 Crescent Hotel

    An unmistakable part of the Eureka Springs skyline, the historic 1886 Crescent Hotel has watched over the town for generations.

    For me, it’s more than a famous landmark. My older brothers were bellmen and my younger brother and I  would explore the hotel (even though I'm sure it was frowned upon) when we were bored... It’s part of the familiar landscape of the place I grew up calling home.

  • Rosanna Cottage

    When I was growing up in Eureka Springs, Rosanna Cottage was painted pink. I passed by it every day on my walk to and from school, never imagining that one day I’d capture it in a painting.

    The color may have changed over the years, but in my memories, it will always be that little pink cottage along my way.

  • Cliff Cottage

    Perched above the trolley depot in downtown Eureka Springs, Cliff Cottage is one of those charming old houses that has always caught my eye.

    Its unusual location and character are part of what makes this little town so special to me.
  • Singleton house where I lived when we first moved to Eureka Sprinngs, AR when I was 12.

    24 Singleton ST

    When I was 12, my family moved to Eureka Springs, and 24 Singleton became our home.

    I remember the old clawfoot bathtub, the bathroom sink with separate hot and cold faucets, and how easily we could slip downtown for candy and make it back before anyone even knew we were gone.

    This house holds some of my earliest memories of Eureka Springs, back when a little adventure was just a short walk away.

  • Eureka Gate

    Just one of those quirky little details that makes Eureka Springs so special.

    A pink gate, a touch of whimsy, and that wonderfully eccentric character that makes this town unlike anywhere else.

  • Downtown Spring ST

    When I was growing up in Eureka Springs, Spring Street was a place full of little adventures. There was a candy store, a five-and-dime, and a toy and game store—just the kinds of places that made a trip downtown exciting for a kid.

    And here’s a fun little connection: the same tree appears in my painting Room to Grow, seen from a different perspective on Main Street.

    Two paintings, one familiar tree, and a whole lot of memories.