I create works of art, illustrations, and surface pattern designs for a variety of clients and customers. I am inspired by the films of the 70’s and 80’s, Mother Nature, and mid-20th century graphic design.

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A page of a dictionary with a white paper circle and a black semi-circle shaped cutout pasted on it.

A dining room with a wooden table and four black chairs, a flower arrangement with white calla lilies in a black vase, a small bowl of nuts, and a textured white container. Two abstract watercolor paintings in black frames hang on the wall, and a white modern pendant light hangs above the table. Sunlight creates shadows on the wall.

Framed artwork featuring a watercolor painting of a semi-circular, fan-shaped object in shades of blue and grey, signed 'Renée Stramel' in the bottom right corner.

A room with green walls and wooden flooring, featuring a yellow armchair, a bookshelf filled with books on the right, a bar cart with various bottles on top and below, an abstract pink and orange blur artwork on the wall, and a skylight window

A woman with wavy shoulder-length hair, wearing glasses, a striped shirt, and a denim jacket, smiling in an outdoor setting.

Anthropologie • Fall 2025
Uppercase Magazine Featured Designer for 2025
Blur Continuum 19 chosen for Fashion Snoops Trend Forecast for Gen Z • 2026/27
Unseen Forces I & II in Uppercase Magazine #67

Original Artwork

Decorative circular artwork on a small wooden stand, featuring blue leaves, a red sun, pink clouds, and a swirling blue pattern at the bottom.

Original works range from acrylics, watercolors, and mixed-media collage. I work in a variety of media, letting the materials dictate color and vibe. Custom framing from Gravitas Gallery elevates any work to exceptional.

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Painting of three large daisy flowers with brown and white petals, dark centers with white dots, and dark green leaves on a textured green background.

Colorful display of greeting cards with various cat and heart illustrations at a craft fair or shop.

A multicolored, patterned scarf with geometric shapes including triangles, circles, and diamonds, arranged in a repeating design.

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Colorful illustrated postcard with landscape of hills and a sun, with the word "VIRGINIA" at the top.

Two colorful patterned zippered pouches with leather zipper pulls on a neutral surface.

Painting of a black cat with yellow eyes and pink tongue against an orange background.

A greeting card featuring a hand-drawn pink cat with black stripes, a heart on its chest, and black eyes, standing upright on a white background. The card is displayed on an orange folder with a colorful animal illustrations inside.