Valerie Bess Design

04/01/2021

It was an absolute treat getting to make this album artwork for ’s new single Free Fall, now streaming everywhere! Her vision for this series of single covers has been amazing and the songs are out-of-this world beautiful. Go listen again and again and again!

03/28/2021

I had so much fun (and only got a little bit scared) illustrating this bear for . 🐻 It’s available for preorder in poster and tee form—check the link in their bio for details. Poster layout and A+ mock-up by the inimitable .oneill aka . 🤘

08/22/2020

I have been working on some really fun projects lately thanks to you all! Most of them are still under wraps, so until I can share them, I wanted to show a few things that were released while I was on an Instagram hiatus 🤓

This single artwork is for a tune that & released earlier this year. I had the best time making this celestial piece to accompany ‘LUNA’ 🌕✨

Go add this song to your summer playlist if you haven’t yet!

08/30/2019

Had a blast working on this album artwork with Quinn Hogan (on insta as ). Releases 9/13!

08/20/2019

Thanks Bugle Call Coffee! ☕️

08/04/2019

This was my entry for The Mark-It's First Annual Koozie Show in 2018. It’s happening again this year (can’t wait) and I highly recommend entering a piece. It’s the best way to get your art to hug a can and hang on a gallery wall all on the same night! Submissions are due August 16th! More info at themarkithva.com/koozieshow

07/22/2019

I recently had the honor of creating a logo for Bugle Call Coffee, coming soon to New Kent, VA. ☕️ My own bro is their roaster and it’s been a blast learning from him about the coffee roasting process.

Follow along so you’ll be ready to snag some beans as soon as they’re available!

04/30/2019

This Friday, 5/3 I’ll be sharing a collection of poetry along with accompanying photocollages and paintings at The Mark-It in downtown Harrisonburg. I will have poem booklets available along with some art prints at the shop all month. But stop by Friday from 5-8pm to say hey and enjoy light refreshments! It would be such an honor to see you there!

01/05/2019

11/08/2018

My design workload has been quite full lately and I am SO grateful. I recently came up for air to update my logo and website a little bit!

I’m now taking inquiries for 2019 work, so get in touch—I would love to work together to bring your creative ideas to form.

vmwbess.com