The desk-bound hiker’s perspective
By day, I navigate the high-stakes world of UX Design. I understand the "desk-bound hiker" dilemma intimately because I live it: the week spent navigating screens and city streets, while the soul craves the coast.
My perspective is shaped by a life of diverse horizons. I grew up in Argentina and carry Croatian roots—backgrounds defined by vast pampas and the rugged, crystalline Adriatic coast.
When I moved to Scotland, these influences merged into a single creative mission. There is a cinematic scale here—a grit and grandeur—that feels like the visual equivalent of a sprawling 80s rock track or the atmospheric world-building of a classic fantasy epic.
Design-led aesthetics & authority
My work is where logic meets the elements.
As a designer, I don’t just see a landscape, I see the underlying geometry. I am drawn to the architectural weight of a storm cloud over the Firth of Forth or the temporary structures carved into the sand by a receding tide. I don't just capture these moments, I advocate for the craft.
I am proud to serve on the Council at the Edinburgh Photographic Society, where I help foster the local photographic community.
As a "Trusted Art Seller," my focus is always on gallery-standard quality. I create pieces for people who value intentional, design-led aesthetics—professionals who need their living space to feel curated and intentional.
Room to breathe
Whether it’s a study of kinetic energy in an abstract seascape or the vast, rhythmic silence of the Highlands, my goal is to provide you with a visual "reset." These images are designed to lower the heart rate and clear the mental clutter after a long day in the urban grind.
I believe in the power of the local community. I want our city to feel like a village, where the art on your walls isn't just decoration, but an authentic connection to the landscape we call home.
Thanks!
Val
My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.
