"I'm a Renaissance woman living a gothic steampunk life."-Victoria

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Victoria honed her artistic talents at Webster University and has participated in scores of public art projects, gallery, and festival shows. She "lives" her art, specializing in steampunk/gothic multi-media through her company The Countess®, including: books, costuming, jewelry/accessories, fashion shows, photography and short film, and pet portraiture through The Haute Hen™. Victoria's written and illustrative work has been recognized in St. Louis Magazine (2019 A-List Reader's Choice Author 2nd Place winner, top five placement in 2023), Amazon UK Storytellers 2017 semi-finalist, and her illustrations of Cecilia for "Cecilia's Tale" won a runners up award for The Distinctive Cat Stephen Memorial Award 2019.

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