Valeriya was born in Russia, in Siberia. Lived most of her live in St. Petersburg, Russia. Immigrated to the US in 2001. Resides in Richmond, CA. Studies Fine Art, Painting and Drawing at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco. Exhibites at local art walks, open studios in San Francisco and Denver. Participates in various public art events and juried shows. Painted commissioned private and public murals in San Francisco and Palo Alto. Had her work exhibited at San Francisco De Young Museum as a part of student exhibition “Expand” in the spring of 2014.