Born in the UK at the Nightingale Hospital, Derby Valton is one of eight children (4 boys and 4 girls). Born to Jamaican parents.

As a child he had a desire to be creative and to express that creativity in various forms. Art became the vehicle that led him into the field of architecture and design.

The undergirding factor to the whole of his life is faith in the God of the Bible. Through difficulties and successes, it is the principles of the Bible forged in the fire of life experience which has provided a rich source of experience, determination and creativity.

He published his first book in 2012 called ‘The Army in The Valley’. A book which is aimed at a rising generation of believers who are asking relevant questions that denominational belief systems may not answer.

In addition, he is co-founder of Breakthru International (www.breakthruinternational.co.uk) and Editor of the ‘Exodus’ magazine, a new publication which is focused on exploring traditional views of Biblical texts and providing a platform for unkown artisans.

Recently, Valton has tried his hand at designing a new line in Italian, handmade footwear and casual clothing.