Valerie Noell is a multidisciplinary artist, creative director, and founder of Terracotta House, based in South Florida. Working across photography, painting, styling, and creative consulting, her practice explores the emotional resonance of place, memory, and aesthetics—blending the commercial with the poetic.

With over 15 years of experience as a commercial lifestyle photographer and creative director, Valerie has collaborated with national brands, artists, and mission-driven companies to shape meaningful visual narratives. Her imagery often evokes a sense of nostalgia and quiet beauty, favoring natural light, imperfect moments, and tactile styling rooted in real life. Whether capturing sunlit tablescapes, editorial portraits, or immersive wilderness scenes, her work invites viewers into a world that feels both artful and alive.

Her fine art practice draws from the traditions of abstract expressionism, often inspired by her time spent exploring American parklands and sacred landscapes. Layered with emotion, memory, and movement, her paintings serve as visual journals—color studies of what cannot be said in words.

In addition to her visual work, Valerie offers creative and brand consulting for artists and purpose-driven businesses navigating growth, pivots, or new creative direction. Through 1:1 sessions, she supports clients in aligning their vision with strategy, aesthetic clarity, and soul.

Whether she’s painting in her studio, styling a still life shoot, or helping creatives reconnect with their voice, Valerie’s work is united by a single intention: to make space for beauty, resonance, and honest expression.