Hello & Welcome!

My name is Renée Stramel, and I am an artist from Richmond, VA. My artwork is joyful, quirky & playful. I had a career in commercial art, and in 2020, I went out on my own.

I have a history of licensing and creating custom artwork for interior designers and art advisors working globally.

I enjoy creating abstract artwork, stylized collages, and gestural florals. My media include collage, acrylic, watercolor, and digital design.

In 2024, I released my own line of prints and stationery, with a focus on Richmond and Virginia. It has renewed my joy of illustration and creating work for products.

I hope you find something that speaks to you, and please reach out with any questions.

Let’s connect!

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About Renée →
  • various artwork, prints, stationery and other small gifts align a wall at Crossroads art center featuring work by Renee Stramel.

    Now at Crossroads Art Center!

  • abstract artwork by renee stramel sits on a white background.

    Anthropologie • Fall 2025

  • an uppercase magazine sits on top of 4 patterend papers, one of which was designed by Renee Stramel, a floral design in purples, blues and oranges.

    Uppercase Magazine Featured Designer for 2025

  • Indoor scene with various potted cacti and succulents, a framed abstract artwork with pink, orange, and yellow gradients, and a wooden side table with a potted plant and a candle.

    Blur Continuum 19 chosen for Fashion Snoops Trend Forecast for Gen Z • 2026/27

  • Open magazine featuring black and white abstract paintings, black and white graphic patterns, and an art quote card with a pink, black, and white design.

    Unseen Forces I & II in Uppercase Magazine #67

Original Artwork

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 my work to an exceptional level.

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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.

Shop StramelBazaar for uncommon goods.

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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.