Vicky works mainly in acrylic washes on illustration board. Her detailed brushstrokes imbue life and character into the animals in her paintings. Her many layers of colored washes enhance the quality of realism in her paintings. As with most animal artists, she believes the eyes are the windows to the animal's soul. She brings out the character of each animal with loving detail by capturing the animal's facial expressions and mannerisms, paying special attention to the realistic representation of the animal's eyes.

Working from photographs, Vicky's detailed paintings demonstrate her true passion for the animals she portrays. She has a special interest in big cats of the world and endangered species. Her Senior Thesis was a series of endangered wildlife paintings based on Siberian Tigers and Lowland Gorillas. Vicky has worked with wildlife sanctuaries to promote animal preservation and conservation efforts. She hopes her paintings will instill passion in the hearts of her audience and create awareness to the plight of the endangered species of the world.