Virginia Walton is a descendant of Roland Wheelwright, a well-known illustrator at the turn of the 20th century whose forebears were court painters. 

Virginia studied at the Slade and continued her learning with a wide range of artists.  Her work has brought her international renown and a variety of prestigious awards, such as the Great Art Prize in Patching's International Art Competition in 2007.

Her work is currently exhibited in galleries in Devon, Cornwall, Jersey and the British Virgin Islands, where her son and his family reside.  Virginia visits Tortola as often as she can and enjoys painting BVI beaches and scenes.  She works in pastel, egg tempera and watercolour and accepts commissions for certain types of work upon request.