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 creating striking visual effects. Renée works in various media, including acrylic, watercolor, digital and analog photography, and digital design. Such brands as Anthropologie, Minted, and Ethan Allen have sold her work. 

Recent shows include work at Art Space Gallery and Second Street Gallery. 

In 2024, she launched her own line of stationery and art prints. 

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. 

For commissions, wholesale business inquiries, feel free to contact her.