Renee W. Stramel grew up outside of Washington D.C. “From the architecture, to the culture and museums, I was overwhelmed by the beauty. Art was everywhere!” Renee’s work reflects her varied interests in painting, garden design and photography. “It’s all about discovery for me.” Artistic pursuits brought her to Richmond, Virginia and the School of Art at Virginia Commonwealth University where she fell in love with this historic city and its great people. “Richmond has such a palpable sense of