Meet the Artist
Valerie Graham
Jewelry
Raised in New England, Valerie Graham attended RISD as a college student and fell in love with moving metal. She received a BFA in Crafts from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia in 2000. Following her time in Japan as a military spouse, she received her MA in Education and taught high school art. After moving to Portland in 2014, she enrolled in the Portland Jewelry Academy to learn new skills before launching her Cloud Collection in 2018. Her work showcases the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, drawing inspiration from the textures of the lush forests, the pebbly coastal shores, and even the abundant rainclouds.
Materials and tools used include: traditional techniques, precious metals, and gemstones to capture the beauty of place in a wearable piece of art.