V.L. Cox was born in Shreveport, LA on August 14, 1962 and later moved to Arkadelphia, AR. She acquired a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Henderson State University in 1991. Cox comes from a long line of artists. Her father is currently an illustrator and engineer and her great grandmother was a fine artist who painted landscaped and fired her own china.

Cox's work sets in motion an unrivaled interplay of textures, forms and colors, which depict strong emotions. Her contemporary art is powerful, imaginative and unprecedented in style. Cox is committed to art and the discovery of new and exciting ideas and techniques. She hasa a keen and sensitive eye for three-dimensional detail and color and it's impact on all aspects of design and composition in a work of art. In the eyes of the observers, Cox's paintings combine form and color and compel the viewer to interact with the artwork. The language of Cox's abstract work speaks to the viewer by way of deep hues of color, which are powerful but calming. Her work is nonconforming and exhibits a sense of freedom.

Cox understands how to draw the viewer into her work through her experience with working with large audiences. While working as an artist in Dallas, TX, Cox worked for a scenic company constructing and painting large backdrops for theatrical organizations such as the Dallas Opera, the Dallas Ballet, and the Los Colinas Film Studios. Some of the productions include: The Nutcracker and Phantom of the Opera. The backdrops she created measured 40 feet by 60 feet long. Cox's experience with scenic design has inspired her to work on large-scale paintings for corporations and private collectors.

One of her most important achievments was painting the background for the National Civil Rights Humanities Awards in Memphis, Tennessee where Leah Rabin, wife of slain Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, spoke and presented the award for freedom. While living Memphis, Tennessee, Cox's artwork was heavily influenced by the people and surroundings. It was there that she developed a growing interest in historical preservation and a southern way of life. In 1999, Cox was selected for the 1999 International Women's Works Competition in Chicago, Illinois. her entry was an Americana painting depicting people and southern life in the past and present.

Cox has been painting for 26 years and currently works as a full time artist. Her work can be found in private and corporate collections from Dallas, TX to Washingtion, D.C. Her progress in the art world has been rapid. She is a member of the National Women's Caucus for Art and lives in North Little Rock, AR.