Renée Stramel is a broad-ranging visual artist with a long commercial career in art publishing. Her abstract work celebrates color and form, characterized by a playful, expressive use of geometry. Color plays a central role with bold, contrasting hues and striking visual effects.

Media includes acrylic, watercolor, digital, and analog photography, and digital design.

Renee regularly exhibits fine art work with the Metro Richmond Artists Association and other regional galleries across Virginia.

In 2024, she launched her own line of stationery and art prints. Licensing has led to her work being found at Anthropologie, Ethan Allen, Neiman Marcus, and Minted. 

Originally from Alexandria, VA, Renée has resided in Richmond for 39 years and lives in the Lakeside area with her filmmaker husband Jim Stramel. Inspiration comes from the films of the 1970s and 80s, Mother Nature, and mid-20th century graphic design. She works from her sunny studio, creating works for residential and commercial clients. 

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