Victoria began her began her career as a wildlife artist in 1991 after spending the previous 22 years as an accomplished rider, instructor and owner of an equestrian center in Columbus, Ohio. Her passion for animals and wildlife art blossomed once she arrived in Denver in 1989. She studied under Jack Bayman for wood sculpture and at the Art Students League of Denver in clay sculpture to be cast in bronze. Over the years she’s developed a creative, interpretive style which expresses her love and preservation of wildlife and nature. Any chance for her to interact with wildlife in spirit, motion or daily life creates the inspiration for her individual sculptures. Her individualistic style is enhanced by the use of unique specialty wood such as rare 1500 year-old bristlecone pine, found in the Colorado mountains as high as 12,000 feet. She also utilizes burl wood such as Carpathian elm, cherry and rose myrtle which yield stunning one of a kind creations as a result of their shape, age and rarity. Her talents extend into clay and wax sculpture which are cast for limited bronze editions. Victoria’s purpose is to make a defining connection with her subject which embodies and transcends the essence of the animal.