Looking at the paintings of this master one can’t help being surprised by his diligence and devotion to the subject. Altai remains in the focus of his interest: mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes - everything comes to life at the moment reflected by the artist. Irrespective of the changing life is his careful attitude to the reality and unique beauty of every corner of it: “Katun”, “Belukha”, “Muntinskoye Lake”, and so on. Along with then one can admire the landscapes which outgrow from concrete objects emergence of new concepts of everlasting: “Depth”, “Confluence”, “Eternal”, “Cosmos”. Confirming his affection to realistic landscape, the artist is constantly striving for philosophical comprehension of it. That’s why the mountain of Belukha turns into a glimmering cosmic symbol - a precious crystal which attracts and draws a man. The master puts aside the brush and works with a mestichino to give more expression and significance to this image. True adornments are canvases painted after his tour to Italy and France. The artist didn’t change his style, and nevertheless succeeded to make a classical variant of travel sketches, having developed them into large pictures. Here one can note high quality that follows from combination of reading - book motives and confidence how to depict them. The master shows perfect knowledge of art history and genuine delight of everything he has seen. It would be good to dwell on Valery’s works which could be relativery called ”romantic nu”. They attract the onlookers attention - we haven’t yet lost the ability to admire a woman’s nude. These pieces give a salon - academic tint to his exhibitions, due to which tired of incomprehensible modern pictures people can have a rest and enjoy the works of art. Canvases of this master are a success and sell well. They can be found in many houses of Altai, Siberia, Canada, the USA, France, Gemany, Italy, Switzerland, Japan.

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